London School
Edward Heesom
London, worked 1745–1753
Typical London trade work on exaggerated Stainer model. Branded below button. Edward Heesom, Londini, fecit 1749 — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
5 results
| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cello | 74.3 cm London, 1750 c. | — | October 2008 | £7,337 |
| Viola | 38.9 cm 1750 c. | — | March 1994 | £3,450 |
| Violin | 1850 c. | — | November 1993 | £372 |
| Cello | 1750 c. | — | September 1986 | £1,980 |
| Viola | 40.0 cm 1750 c. | — | May 1986 | £3,080 |
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Biographies
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John Dilworth+
HEESOM, Edward Worked circa. 1745-1753 London UK. Typical London trade work on exaggerated Stainer model. Branded below button. Edward Heesom, Londini, fecit 1749
George Hart+
Copied Stainer.
William Meredith Morris+
Stainer model ; indifferent work. Label : —
EDWARD HEESOM, LONDIWI, FECIT 1745
Cecie Stainer+
Was working in London about 1748-50. He followed the Stainer pattern.
Willibald Leo Lütgendorff+
Geigen von ihm kommen nur selten vor; sie sind leidlich gut und, wie fast alle zeitgenössischen, englischen Arbeiten, dem Stainermodell nachgeahmt.
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