Emil Herrmann
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BornFebruary 2, 1888
Tauberbischofsheim, Germany
DiedSeptember 5, 1968 (aged 80)
Castagnola, Switzerland
OthernamesEmil Hermann
OccupationLuthier
Emil Herrmann | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 2, 1888 Tauberbischofsheim, Germany |
| Died | September 5, 1968 (aged 80) Castagnola, Switzerland |
| Other names | Emil Hermann |
| Occupation | Luthier |
Emil Herrmann (February 2, 1888 – September 5, 1968), also written as Emil Hermann, was a prominent dealer and restorer of violins in New York City. Nearly all of the most famous instruments passed through his hands at one time or another in his career, including literally hundreds made by Antonio Stradivari, Jacob Stainer, and the Amati and Guarneri families. He taught and employed later influential figures in the violin trade such as Simone Sacconi and Hans Weisshaar.
