Sheffield School
Thomas Tarr
Sheffield, worked 1865–1899
Double bass player. Maker and dealer in musical instruments. Good violins. Full arched and well articulated modelling. Good golden-brown varnish. Several double basses known. — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 35.8 cm 1883 [Attributed to] | June 2010 | £1,800 |
| Viola | 41.1 cm Sheffield, 1875 | September 2006 | £2,880 |
| Violin | 1880 c. | June 1998 | £713 |
| Violin | 1879 | November 1987 | £715 |
Biographies
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John Dilworth+
TARR, Thomas Worked circa. 1865-1899 Sheffield UK. Double bass player. Maker and dealer in musical instruments. Good violins. Full arched and well articulated modelling. Good golden-brown varnish. Several double basses known.
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