German School · Markneukirchen
1878–1966
A skilled Dölling family maker associated with refined Saxon production.
Maker profile · 69
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Price on request. Detailed photographs, the complete description, condition information and the certificate from H.K. Schmidt, Dresden are provided directly to interested clients.
Otto Gustav Dölling trained within the family workshop and made bows for an international trade. His work generally follows established German interpretations of French models, with careful construction and a firm playing character.
Seen within the wider history of german school bow making, the surviving work associated with Otto Gustav Dölling is best understood through materials, construction, stylistic detail and comparison with authenticated examples. A brand alone is never conclusive.
Why this maker matters
He contributed to the sustained reputation of the Dölling name during the first half of the twentieth century.
Characteristics often studied
Workshop, associations & marks
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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