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Thomas James Holder

Paris, 1874–1926

Son and pupil of Thomas Jacques Holder, above. Established at 16 place du Havre, Paris from 1913. Ingenious copies of Italian instruments, particularly Gagliano and Guadagnini. Highly regarded as a restorer. Branded internally at centre of back: ‘T. J. Holder’. Rarely labelled, other than with facsi\u{2026} — John Dilworth

Worked Paris
Made Cello, Violin
Taught by Thomas Jacques Holder
Family Son of Thomas Jacques Holder

Auction price history

Highest auction price

£16,800

7 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
Violin35.4 cm Paris, 1925June 2011£1,212
Violin35.3 cm Paris, 1929April 2010£4,321
Violin35.6 cm Paris, 1931December 2008£3,174
Cello76.3 cm Paris, 1912February 2007£16,800
Violin35.9 cm Paris, 1930February 2007£2,505
Violin35.2 cm Paris, 1922 c.May 2006£2,330
Violin1911May 2000£4,217

Biographies

The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:

John Dilworth+

HOLDER, Thomas James Born 1874 Cardiff UK, died 1926 Paris France. Son and pupil of Thomas Jacques Holder, above. Established at 16 place du Havre, Paris from 1913. Ingenious copies of Italian instruments, particularly Gagliano and Guadagnini. Highly regarded as a restorer. Branded internally at centre of back: ‘T. J. Holder’. Rarely labelled, other than with facsimiles appropriate to the chosen model. T. J. Holder / Luthier / Paris

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