Paris School
Thomas James Holder
Paris, 1874–1926
Son and pupil of Thomas Jacques Holder, above. Established at 16 place du Havre, Paris from 1913. Ingenious copies of Italian instruments, particularly Gagliano and Guadagnini. Highly regarded as a restorer. Branded internally at centre of back: ‘T. J. Holder’. Rarely labelled, other than with facsi\u{2026} — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 35.4 cm Paris, 1925 | June 2011 | £1,212 |
| Violin | 35.3 cm Paris, 1929 | April 2010 | £4,321 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm Paris, 1931 | December 2008 | £3,174 |
| Cello | 76.3 cm Paris, 1912 | February 2007 | £16,800 |
| Violin | 35.9 cm Paris, 1930 | February 2007 | £2,505 |
| Violin | 35.2 cm Paris, 1922 c. | May 2006 | £2,330 |
| Violin | 1911 | May 2000 | £4,217 |
Biographies
The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:
John Dilworth+
HOLDER, Thomas James Born 1874 Cardiff UK, died 1926 Paris France. Son and pupil of Thomas Jacques Holder, above. Established at 16 place du Havre, Paris from 1913. Ingenious copies of Italian instruments, particularly Gagliano and Guadagnini. Highly regarded as a restorer. Branded internally at centre of back: ‘T. J. Holder’. Rarely labelled, other than with facsimiles appropriate to the chosen model. T. J. Holder / Luthier / Paris
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