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Gosewijn Spyker (Spijker)

c.1706–1781

1737, died 1781 Amsterdam Netherlands. Active in Amsterdam from c.1737. Fine craftsmanship of the Cuypers school; similar work with soft yellow varnish, narrow soundholes, and good materials. Gosewijn Spijker / Musyk Instrument Maaker in / Amsterdam A. 1779 [NGV] — John Dilworth

Made Cello

Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£10,041
Type Details Auction house Sold Price
Cello1780 c. Possibly byOctober 2005£10,041

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

SPYKER (SPIJ KER), Gosewijn Born circa. 1706 Eibergen, Worked from c.1737, died 1781 Amsterdam Netherlands. Active in Amsterdam from c.1737. Fine craftsmanship of the Cuypers school; similar work with soft yellow varnish, narrow soundholes, and good materials. Gosewijn Spijker / Musyk Instrument Maaker in / Amsterdam A. 1779 [NGV]

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