Leeds School
Handel (Andrew) Pickard
Leeds, worked 1856–1875
Probably a pupil or assistant of Dearlove. Assumed the name ‘Handel’ for business purposes, establishing a music shop at 127 Kirk Gate, Leeds. Violins, cellos, and basses known. Good workmanship and materials. Flat arch with good orange spirit varnish over stained wood. Branded on back: ‘H. Pickard,\u{2026} — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
5 results
| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 1872 1/4 Size | — | November 2003 | £1,293 |
| Violin | 1851 | — | October 2003 | £1,425 |
| Violin | 1858 | — | May 1997 | £1,929 |
| Cello | 1951 | — | February 1997 | £2,645 |
| Violin | 1862 | — | April 1988 | £40 |
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Biographies
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John Dilworth+
PICKARD, Handel (Andrew) Worked circa. 1856-1875 Leeds, Yorkshire UK. Probably a pupil or assistant of Dearlove. Assumed the name ‘Handel’ for business purposes, establishing a music shop at 127 Kirk Gate, Leeds. Violins, cellos, and basses known. Good workmanship and materials. Flat arch with good orange spirit varnish over stained wood. Branded on back: ‘H. Pickard, Leeds’ H. Pickard Leeds / May 1856 Handel Pickard Maker / Leeds. 1860 [Hill Archive]
William Meredith Morris+
I can give no particulars of his life or work.
Willibald Leo Lütgendorff+
Ein geschickter Geigenmacher, der aus Gesundheitsrücksichten das Geigenmachen
aufgeben musste und Hotelwirth wurde.
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