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James Steele

London, b. 1878

Self-taught maker. 1716 ‘Messie’ Stradivari and personal models. Fine materials with various spirit and oil varnishes. Generally well finished, with great attention given to plate tuning and associated acoustic development. — John Dilworth

Worked London
Made Violin

Auction price history

Highest auction price

£1,199

2 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
Violin35.6 cm London, 1921October 2007£1,199
Violin1922September 1981£176

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

STEELE, James Born 1878 Cumbria, Worked from 1924 Wallington, Surrey UK. Self-taught maker. 1716 ‘Messie’ Stradivari and personal models. Fine materials with various spirit and oil varnishes. Generally well finished, with great attention given to plate tuning and associated acoustic development.

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