London School
Goulding
London, worked 1785–1850
Commercial business. Imported French and Saxon instruments. Also sold work made for them by Thomas Kennedy, James Brown, and other London craftsmen of the period. The firm later became known as ‘Goulding, D’Almaine & Co.’ and retailed all sorts of instruments and accessories. Generally branded \u{2026} — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | May 2014 | £1,875 | |
| Cello | 73.4 cm London, Early 19th C. | March 2009 | £6,250 |
| Cello | 74.5 cm | November 2008 | £2,880 |
| Violin | 35.0 cm 1800 c. | November 2008 | £1,320 |
| Violin | 35.9 cm London, 1800 c. | March 2008 | £2,500 |
| Violin | 1790 | June 2002 | £1,610 |
| Violin | 1800 c. | November 2001 | £1,880 |
| Cello | 1800 | May 2000 | £7,094 |
| Violin | 1790 c. | November 1998 | £1,380 |
| Violin | 1790 c. | June 1998 | £805 |
| Cello | 1820 c. | June 1998 | £8,970 |
| Violin | 18-- | November 1997 | £1,380 |
| Violin | 1800 c. | October 1997 | £850 |
| Cello | 18-- | July 1997 | £2,500 |
| Violin | 1800 c. | December 1993 | £935 |
| Violin | 1820 c. | July 1993 | £805 |
| Cello | 1800 c. | April 1993 | £2,990 |
| Violin | 1800 c. | September 1992 | £647 |
| Violin | 1800 c. | November 1990 | £1,650 |
| Cello | 1800 c. | June 1990 | £1,265 |
| Violin | 1800 c. | June 1990 | £880 |
| Cello | 1780 c. | March 1990 | £3,960 |
| Violin | 1800 c. | February 1990 | £220 |
| Violin | 18-- | June 1988 | £1,100 |
| Violin | 1800 c. | April 1988 | £160 |
| Violin | 1790 c. | May 1987 | £825 |
| Violin | 1810 c. | November 1986 | £880 |
| Violin | 1800-25 | May 1986 | £528 |
| Violin | 1800-25 | May 1986 | £418 |
| Violin | 1800 c. | December 1985 | £880 |
| Violin | 1800 c. | June 1983 | £864 |
Biographies
The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:
John Dilworth+
GOULDING Worked circa. 1785-1850 London UK. Commercial business. Imported French and Saxon instruments. Also sold work made for them by Thomas Kennedy, James Brown, and other London craftsmen of the period. The firm later became known as ‘Goulding, D’Almaine & Co.’ and retailed all sorts of instruments and accessories. Generally branded beneath back button.
Willibald Leo Lütgendorff+
Geschätzter englischer Geigenmacher vom Ende des 18. Jahrhunderts, dessen
Violinen im Handel durchschnittlich mit 100-200 M. bewerthet werden. Der
Lack ist dunkelroth oder braun.
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