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Frank Vernon Henderson
Seattle, Warrick, b. 1901
Violin and bow maker since professional retirement 1978. Pupil of George Orth. Author of How to Make a Violin Bow (Seattle, 1977). Copies of the c.1668 Stradivari ‘Duke of Cambridge’ and 1741 Guarneri del Gesù ‘Jarnowich’ violins, the original instruments being in his own collection. 78 violins, nin\u{2026} — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
20 results
| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viola Bow | G/MM 65.5 g. | — | December 2011 | £658 |
| Violin | 35.4 cm Seattle, 1990 | — | May 2008 | £482 |
| Cello Bow | S/E 80 g. | — | May 2007 | £442 |
| Violin Bow | G/I 68 g. Walrus tusk frog | — | May 2007 | £383 |
| Cello | 75.5 cm Seattle, 1976 | — | October 2006 | £537 |
| Cello Bow | G/B 90 g. | — | October 2006 | £126 |
| Cello Bow | G/B 93 g. | — | October 2006 | £253 |
| Viola | 40.0 cm Seattle, 1977 | — | October 2006 | £442 |
| Viola Bow | G/B 75 g. | — | October 2006 | £253 |
| Violin | 35.3 cm Seattle, 1991 | — | October 2006 | £821 |
| Violin Bow | S/H 64 g. | — | October 2006 | £442 |
| Violin | 35.3 cm Seattle, 1990 | — | May 2006 | £696 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 65 g. | — | May 2006 | £142 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 59 g. | — | May 2006 | £142 |
| Violin | Seattle, 1986 | — | May 2004 | £398 |
| Violin Bow | G/E 61 g. | — | May 2004 | £464 |
| Violin Bow | G/I 65 g. | — | May 2004 | £464 |
| Violin | 1987 | — | May 1998 | £317 |
| Viola Bow | G/I 72 g. | — | June 1985 | £396 |
| Viola Bow | G/I 70 g. | — | January 1984 | £288 |
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Biographies
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John Dilworth+
HENDERSON, Frank Vernon Born 1901 Warrick, Montana, Worked Seattle, Washington USA. Violin and bow maker since professional retirement 1978. Pupil of George Orth. Author of How to Make a Violin Bow (Seattle, 1977). Copies of the c.1668 Stradivari ‘Duke of Cambridge’ and 1741 Guarneri del Gesù ‘Jarnowich’ violins, the original instruments being in his own collection. 78 violins, nine violas, and six cellos completed. Own oil varnish of amber and red-brown colour. 185 bows completed, branded: F. V. HENDERSON [Wenberg]
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