Ludwig Neuner
Violin maker
(1840 – 1897)
Son and pupil of Johann Neuner (III). Studied the cello. Subsequently worked for Andreas Engleder in Munich and for Gabriel Lembock in Vienna, then spent six years with J. B. Vuillaume in Paris. Passed a short time in London. Established a branch of the family business in Berlin 1867; also in Innsbruck, Austria. Returned to Mittenwald to take over the direction of Neuner & Hornsteiner following the death of his father Johann 1883. Appointed maker to the Bavarian royal family. Recipient of various medals at exhibitions throughout the world. Brought about a renaissance of the Neuner & Hornsteiner reputation by applying lessons learned with Vuillaume and elsewhere. The company grew to employ 200 craftsmen. All grades of instrument from student to soloist quality produced. Classical Italian models of all kinds, and close copies of individual works such as the Stradivari 1716 `Messie' violin and the 1701 `Servais' cello. Ludwig himself made researches into Italian varnish. The company also made large numbers of bows in various qualities.
Price History
- The auction record for this maker is $13,274 in Oct 2013, for a violin.
- 16 auction price results.
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