The most celebrated member of the Nürnberger dynasty, renowned for refined Tourte-inspired bows.
Maker profile · 58
Current private availability
A bow by Franz Albert Nürnberger II is available.
Price on request. Detailed photographs, the complete description, condition information and the certificate from H.K. Schmidt, Dresden are provided directly to interested clients.
Available privately · Subject to prior saleCertificate: H.K. Schmidt, DresdenPrice on request
Franz Albert Nürnberger II trained in the family workshop and raised its production to an exceptional level. His finest bows combine disciplined German craftsmanship with elegant French-inspired modelling and excellent playing qualities.
Seen within the wider history of german school bow making, the surviving work associated with Franz Albert Nürnberger II is best understood through materials, construction, stylistic detail and comparison with authenticated examples. A brand alone is never conclusive.
Why this maker matters
A place in the history of the bow.
He established the Nürnberger name internationally as a leading alternative to contemporary French makers.
Characteristics often studied
Elegant Tourte-inspired heads
Fine pernambuco sticks
Precise frogs and buttons
Excellent balance
Workshop, associations & marks
Second generation of the dynasty
Worked in Markneukirchen
Used the family brand
Workshop participation increased with success
Attribution and certification
This profile is an educational introduction. A stamp, model or single construction detail is never sufficient to establish authorship. This bow is accompanied by a certificate from H.K. Schmidt, Dresden; the certificate and complete private dossier are supplied directly to the prospective client.
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