Paul Knorr Violin, Markneukirchen, c.1940
Paul Knorr Violin, Markneukirchen, c.1940
Paul Knorr Violin, Markneukirchen, c.1940
Paul Knorr Violin, Markneukirchen, c.1940
Paul Knorr Violin, Markneukirchen, c.1940
Paul Knorr Violin, Markneukirchen, c.1940

Paul Knorr

Paul Knorr Violin, Markneukirchen, c.1940

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Back Length: 354mm
Upper Bout: 166mm
Center Bout: 112mm
Lower Bout: 205mm

The back is of one piece of maple cut on the quarter of medium flaming extending downward from left to right. The ribs and scroll are of similar maple. The top is of two pieces of spruce cut on the quarter of fine width grain. The varnish is red-orange over a golden ground.

Paul Knorr, born in 1882, studied violinmaking with Dolling. Working in Berlin and Breslau, he established himself in the Markneukirchen workshop of F & R Enders in 1918. Starting in 1921, Knorr became and independent maker. Attaining mastery of his craft, Knorr was highly respected for wood and material selection. He was also adept at following the patterns, approach, and varnishing techniques of the Cremonese masters. 

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