England School
John Walker
Birmingham, Solihull, 1876–1958
Professional violinist and active violin maker from 1890. Decent work on various classical models. Completed 200 violins, several violas, and two cellos. Amber oil varnish of his own making. John Walker Solihull, / Birmingham Fecit anno 1951 — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 35.6 cm Solihull, 1956 | March 2011 | £1,080 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm Solihull, Birmingham, 1935 | November 2008 | £1,200 |
| Viola | 41.9 cm Birmingham, 1939 | May 2005 | £2,900 |
| Violin | Solihull, 1953 | March 2005 | £720 |
| Violin | March 2004 | £1,195 | |
| Violin | Birmingham, 1931 | March 2004 | £836 |
| Viola | 42.2 cm 1950 | May 1997 | £1,300 |
| Violin | 1940 | October 1996 | £1,438 |
| Violin | 1939 | May 1996 | £2,185 |
| Violin | 1936 | March 1992 | £1,540 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 64 g. | January 1992 | £187 |
| Violin | 1944 | March 1991 | £1,100 |
| Viola | 42.2 cm 1949 | July 1987 | £638 |
| Violin | 1952 | November 1986 | £550 |
| Violin | 1952 | March 1986 | £432 |
Biographies
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WALKER, John Born 1876 Brailsford, Derbyshire, died 1958 Solihull, Warwickshire UK. Professional violinist and active violin maker from 1890. Decent work on various classical models. Completed 200 violins, several violas, and two cellos. Amber oil varnish of his own making. John Walker Solihull, / Birmingham Fecit anno 1951
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