John Blair
Highest auction price
£8,777
Auction price history
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | Edinburgh | Sat 1st May 2004 | £7,077 |
| Violin | 1805 c. | Thu 1st November 2001 | £8,777 |
Biographies
John Dilworth
BLAIR, John Worked 1790-1822 Edinburgh, Scotland UK. Established at 8, Potterow. Said to have been a pupil of Matthew Hardie but the differences in their respective techniques and styles are far greater than any similarities. In workmanship he has more in common with William Ferguson, another Edinburgh contemporary, who may have been associated in some way. Assisted by Robert Ballantyne who succeeded to his business in 1827. Personal model in very distinctive manner, although very well proportioned and with strong, low arch. Small corners and delicate scroll, slightly rustic in finish but highly attractive. Slender, well-fitted purflings. Local woods employed. Varnish of very good quality and texture, golden-orange and very reflective, although some examples fall below this standard and the varnish can be quite meagre in shades of brown-yellow. Unlabelled, but signed on the interior: ‘John Blair, maker, Edinburgh’ [Rattray]
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