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James (I) Duncan

Aberdeenshire, Cluny, b. 1871

Active from c.1890. Violins and cellos on Stradivari pattern with large scrolls. Thick orange varnish of own recipe. James Duncan / Cluny, Aberdeenshire / No.. 19.. — John Dilworth

Worked Aberdeenshire, Cluny
Made Cello, Violin

Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£1,449

3 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
ViolinAberdeenshire, 1906June 2005£1,449
Violin1900 c.July 1992£330
Cello1898September 1986£1,430

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

DUNCAN, James (I) Born 1871 Cluny, Aberdeenshire, Scotland UK. Active from c.1890. Violins and cellos on Stradivari pattern with large scrolls. Thick orange varnish of own recipe. James Duncan / Cluny, Aberdeenshire / No.. 19..

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