Matthew (I) Furber
London, c.1735–1790
Son or younger brother of David Furber, above. Possibly pupil of Thomas Smith. One violin signed and dated internally: ‘Matthew and James Furber 1770’ [BVMA] — John Dilworth
Auction Price History
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | Lot 20 | Bonhams | May 2013 | £2,375 |
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Biographies
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John Dilworth+
FURBER, Matthew (I) Born circa. 1735, died 1790 London UK. Son or younger brother of David Furber, above. Possibly pupil of Thomas Smith. One violin signed and dated internally: ‘Matthew and James Furber 1770’ [BVMA]
William Meredith Morris+
He was the son and pupil of David Furber. Very little of his work is known. He died in 1790, and was buried in Clerkenwell Churchyard.
Cecie Stainer+
Son of David Furber. Pupil of his father He died about 1790, and was buried at Clerkenwell Church.
Willibald Leo Lütgendorff+
Sohn von David F., dessen Schüler er auch war. Er hatte drei Söhne, doch
nur von den beiden jüngeren ist es bekannt, dass sie Geigenmacher waren, ob
der älteste Sohn Namens James die Kunst wirklich selbstständig ausgeübt, ist
nicht erwiesen.
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