VIOLIN WITH GOTZ BOW AND CASE.

Revised: 2/2/2011

Additional Information: We have attained further information on this fine violin and case. Mrs. Thornsjo’s former husband told her that “this violin was purchased in the 30s from Karl Scheurer for $500. Mr. Scheurer has been concert master of the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra under Ormandy. He was the direct descendant of generations of court musicians. he represented that the violin was more than 60 years of age and was made by a prominent firm in Cologne, Germany. The label in this violin at time of purchase supported this representation. Mr. Scheurer also said he had played this violin under Ormandy beacause of its mellow quality, especially in lower ranges, when Mr. Ormandy wanted that sound. The current label was a serious mistake made at a later date when the instrument was “cleaned”. Neither bow nor the case are original to this violin”.

VIOLIN WITH GOTZ BOW AND CASE. Early 20th century. The violin with two part back and repair label on interior printed “Repaired by/ Chas. Herbrig, Violin Maker/St. Paul”. Fitted in its original case with sheet music, replacement strings and rosin. The bow by Conrad Gotz and so marked on the shaft and on the frog in script. SIZE: Violin: 23-1/2″ l. Case: 29″ l. PROVENANCE: Barbara J. Thornsjo Estate, Albion, Maine CONDITION: Violin with some professional repairs of unknown type. With new bridge. Finish in fair condition. Case in very good condition. Bow hair in need of replacement. 9-20861 (400-600)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2011

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2374	$287.50	Revised: 2/2/2011 Additional Information: We have attained further information on this fine violin and case. Mrs. Thornsjo’s former husband told her that “this violin was purchased in the 30s from Karl Scheurer for $500. Mr. Scheurer has been concert master of the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra under Ormandy. He was the direct descendant of generations of court musicians. he represented that the violin was more than 60 years of age and was made by a prominent firm in Cologne, Germany. The label in this violin at time of purchase supported this representation. Mr. Scheurer also said he had played this violin under Ormandy beacause of its mellow quality, especially in lower ranges, when Mr. Ormandy wanted that sound. The current label was a serious mistake made at a later date when the instrument was “cleaned”. Neither bow nor the case are original to this violin”. VIOLIN WITH GOTZ BOW AND CASE. Early 20th century. The violin with two part back and repair label on interior printed “Repaired by/ Chas. Herbrig, Violin Maker/St. Paul”. Fitted in its original case with sheet music, replacement strings and rosin. The bow by Conrad Gotz and so marked on the shaft and on the frog in script. SIZE: Violin: 23-1/2″ l. Case: 29″ l. PROVENANCE: Barbara J. Thornsjo Estate, Albion, Maine CONDITION: Violin with some professional repairs of unknown type. With new bridge. Finish in fair condition. Case in very good condition. Bow hair in need of replacement. 9-20861 (400-600) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2011 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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