United States School
James Radford Coggin
New York, Salisbury, b. 1930
Artist, sculptor, and musician. Active violin maker from 1968. Full-time since the 1980s. Shop established in New York. Stradivari violin model, Brescian viola model. 15 violins and 74 violas completed. Fine professional work. — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viola | 45.0 cm New York, 1983 Baroque mouted | June 2009 | £710 |
| Viola | 42.3 cm New York, 1991 | June 2009 | £2,840 |
| Viola | 41.6 cm New York, 1992 | October 2005 | £2,620 |
Biographies
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John Dilworth+
COGGIN, James Radford Born 1930 Salisbury, North Carolina, Worked New York USA. Artist, sculptor, and musician. Active violin maker from 1968. Full-time since the 1980s. Shop established in New York. Stradivari violin model, Brescian viola model. 15 violins and 74 violas completed. Fine professional work.
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