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William Baker
Oxford, worked 1671–1683
Significant early English maker, known for a group of violins, violas, and at least one cello which are still extant. One viola was kept at the Oxford Music School up until the early 20th century. Viols also recorded in early accounts. Brescian influenced work, similar to that of Urquhart. Small vio\u{2026} — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 1683 | — | April 1991 | £1,540 |
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John Dilworth+
BAKER, William Worked 1671-1683 Oxford UK. Significant early English maker, known for a group of violins, violas, and at least one cello which are still extant. One viola was kept at the Oxford Music School up until the early 20th century. Viols also recorded in early accounts. Brescian influenced work, similar to that of Urquhart. Small viola double purfled, with very full arch. Violins single purfled.
Cecie Stainer+
A fine viola, varnish light yellow, by ” William Baker of Oxford, 1683,” and a violin of his were formerly in Mr. Taphouse’s collection.
Willibald Leo Lütgendorff+
Das Selhof’sche Auctionsverzeichniss (Hag 1759) nennt eine Gamba von ihm.
Es liegt nahe, diesen William für den Vater von John und vielleicht auch
von Francis zu halten.
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Working in Oxford at the same time
John Baker worked 1680–1720