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London School

Arthur John Barnes

London, 1888–1945

Bow maker at W.E. Hill & Sons, 1919-1939. Trained as a cabinet maker. Bows made for Hills are stamped with the number 5. — John Dilworth

Worked London
Made Cello Bow

Auction price history

Highest auction price

£1,320
Type Details Sold Price
Cello Bow S/E [Attributed to] May 2005 £1,320

Biographies

The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:

John Dilworth+

BARNES, Arthur John Born 1888, died 1945 London UK. Bow maker at W.E. Hill & Sons, 1919-1939. Trained as a cabinet maker. Bows made for Hills are stamped with the number 5.

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