Find Your Violin Worth Today
Francesco Kresnik
Highest auction price achieved
£ 1540.00
KRESNIK, Francesco Born 1869 Vienna Austria, died 1943 Rijeka (Fiume) Croatia Doctor and amateur violinist, active in Rijeka from 1878. Author of How to obtain powerful yet sweet tone. Researched into varnish and materials and had instruments made to his directions on Stradivari and Guarneri models with red varnish. Much of the workshop destroyed in the war (1943). Surviving examples in the Rijeka Museum and Belgrade Academy. Teacher of C. Schiavi. Franciscus Kresnik fecit / Fiume anno 1940
Show more Hide text
Price History
| Type | Title | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 1920 | Wed 1st November 89 | £ 1540.00 |
Similar Makers
Books by Amati
Amati, in collaboration with leading experts, have published a few key books in the field of stringed instruments.
Explore moreAffordable
Amati Affordable- 1st May
Affordable
The Makers' Sale - 29th May
Specialist
