Pierre LINSTER is born in 1863 in Luxembourg. He goes to Paris to study art and completes his apprenticeship as a master glass painter in the famous Champigneulle studio.
During this time, he completes his knowledge and creates one of his greatest works of art: the glass dome in the Church of St. Augustine on Boulevard Malesherbes in Paris.
In 1891, he returns to Luxembourg to establish the first stained glass studio in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. He settles in Mondorf-les-Bains. This studio quickly becomes a veritable national center for craftsmanship. Pierre LINSTER has received numerous awards for his talents, especially during the World's Fair in Paris in 1900 and in Lille in 1902. Unfortunately, Pierre LINSTER died in 1906 at the age of only 43.
Sylvère and Jean, his two sons, called "the Linster brothers", succeed him. Jean is solely responsible for the management. Sylvère, for his part, decides to follow the artistic path of his father. He studies at the vocational school in Luxembourg, later at the École des Arts décoratifs in Paris. He then completes his master craftsman training in the studio Gaudin, which is known for its stained glass under the famous glass painter GRUBER. During his time in Paris, Sylvère participates in the restoration of the cathedral of Our Lady in Chartres and Clermont-Ferrand.
After the death of Jean in 1968, his brother Sylvère manages this traditional house. He is supported by his loyal colleague Albert KREMER. Over the long period of 1931-1989, Albert KREMER is a key figure in the Linster studio and later in the BAUER studio.
Bernard BAUER was born in 1949 in Remich. He studied at the vocational school in Luxembourg. From 1963 to 1971 he worked as apprentice to master glazier Gustave ZANTER in Luxembourg City.
In 1974 he obtained the master craftsman's diploma as stained-glass artist with first class honors ("1er prix").
In 1974 Bernard BAUER takes over the studio Linster and follows in the footsteps of the long tradition of his predecessors.
Bauer & Rathmann studio, a unique company in the Greater Region, is open to the interested public.
On simple request, it is possible to organize guided group tours.
In the past we had the honour to welcome many personalities, including:
