Scotland School
Andrew (Alexander) Hume
Lochfoot, London, 1864–1941
Self-taught musician and violin maker, active in Dumfries, then in Peterborough, c.1915-1916, and finally at 34 Great Portland Street, London. Almost certainly relied on imported factory made instruments which he adjusted and labelled. Made several spurious claims in trade advertisements to have stu\u{2026} — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | May 2014 | £1,375 | |
| Violin | 35.5 cm London, 1925 | March 2011 | £2,400 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm London, 1930 | October 2009 | £1,440 |
| Violin | 35.5 cm London, 1924 | November 2008 | £1,996 |
| Violin | 35.5 cm 1920 c. | June 2008 | £2,160 |
| Violin | London, 1924 | November 2005 | £2,526 |
| Violin | 1924 | March 1996 | £3,450 |
| Violin | 1913 | June 1995 | £2,128 |
| Cello | 1921 | November 1992 | £1,980 |
| Violin | 1921 | March 1991 | £1,320 |
| Viola | 42.1 cm 1922 | November 1989 | £1,100 |
| Violin | 1922 | March 1988 | £715 |
| Violin | 1928 | March 1988 | £1,000 |
| Violin | 1907 #22, "grade 1" | November 1987 | £935 |
| Viola | 42.2 cm 1922 | April 1987 | £385 |
| Violin | 1926 | November 1983 | £1,100 |
| Violin | 1923 | September 1982 | £319 |
| Violin | 1923 | January 1982 | £462 |
Biographies
The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:
John Dilworth+
HUME, Andrew (Alexander) Born 1864 Lochfoot, Dumfries, Scotland, died 1941 London UK. Self-taught musician and violin maker, active in Dumfries, then in Peterborough, c.1915-1916, and finally at 34 Great Portland Street, London. Almost certainly relied on imported factory made instruments which he adjusted and labelled. Made several spurious claims in trade advertisements to have studied at the Royal Academy of Music and in violin schools in Germany and Bohemia. Artist Violin / A Hume / London Anno A.Hume / Maker / Dumfries / Anno.. Akustik Theory / A. Hume. Violin Maker / London. Anno .. no.. A.Hume London / Maker Anno 19.. / Highest awards, London 1918-24-25
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