John Barrow
Highest auction price
£1,104
Auction price history
Type | Details | Sold | Price |
---|---|---|---|
Viola | 41.6 cm 1917 | Wed 1st May 2002 | £1,104 |
Viola | 41.6 cm 1917 | Tue 1st December 1987 | £528 |
Biographies
John Dilworth
BARROW, John Born 1872 Leicester UK, d. after 1924 Bridgeport, Connecticut USA. Pupil of Ernest Gamble in Leicester. Moved to Bridgeport, Connecticut c.1924. Guarneri models and copies of individual classical instruments. Fine work using well-coloured oil varnishes. Branded internally: ‘John Barrow, 19..’ Manuscript label: John Barrow / Violin Maker / Bridgeport Conn. U.S.A. John Barrow / Fecit Bridgeport. Conn. / 1924. U.S.A.
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