Forres School
George Dyker
Forres, b. 1878
1900-1940 Forres, Moray Scotland UK. Produced well over 40 violins and some cellos on Stradivari model. Similar to the work of George Haxton of Glasgow; very cleanly executed, with thick oil varnish of orange colour. Made by / George Dyker / 1938 Forres [Rattray] — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 35.9 cm Forres, 1901 | June 2011 | £1,140 |
| Violin | 36.0 cm Scotland, 1908 | June 2010 | £1,200 |
| Violin | 1914 | June 1995 | £1,495 |
| Violin | 1914 | June 1994 | £1,438 |
Biographies
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John Dilworth+
DYKER, George Born 1878 Aberdeenshire, Worked circa. 1900-1940 Forres, Moray Scotland UK. Produced well over 40 violins and some cellos on Stradivari model. Similar to the work of George Haxton of Glasgow; very cleanly executed, with thick oil varnish of orange colour. Made by / George Dyker / 1938 Forres [Rattray]
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