London School
Francis Child
London, worked 1750
Address given as Littlejohn Street, Goulden Square. Effective workmanship. Stainer model. One violin with walnut-stained wood and spirit varnish, dated 1754. Cello of Stainer pattern, dated 1749. Printed labels: Francis Child / fecit / Londini 1754. Made by Francis / Child, Little John Street / Goul\u{2026} — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | [Attributed to] | January 2005 | £2,629 |
Biographies
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John Dilworth+
CHILD, Francis Worked circa. 1750 London UK. Address given as Littlejohn Street, Goulden Square. Effective workmanship. Stainer model. One violin with walnut-stained wood and spirit varnish, dated 1754. Cello of Stainer pattern, dated 1749. Printed labels: Francis Child / fecit / Londini 1754. Made by Francis / Child, Little John Street / Goulden Square, London, anno 1749.
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