Scotland School
Alexander Murdoch
Aberdeen, Glenbuchatet, 1815–1891
Established in Aberdeen by 1865, at 9 Minster Lane up until c.1900. Thereafter in partnership with Alexander Dingwall, established as Murdoch and Dingwall, Market Gallery, Aberdeen. Dingwall later worked in Glasgow. Possibly a pupil of Thomas Jamieson, though usually referred to as self-taught. Auth\u{2026} — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 35.9 cm Aberdeen, 1889 (restorations) | March 2009 | £480 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm Aberdeen, 1880 (restorations) | March 2009 | £720 |
| Violin | 1874 | March 1988 | £200 |
| Violin | 1885 | January 1987 | £154 |
| Violin | 1875 | November 1986 | £275 |
| Violin | 1879 | November 1980 | £143 |
Biographies
The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:
John Dilworth+
MURDOCH, Alexander Born 1815, died 1891 Glenbuchatet, Scotland UK. Established in Aberdeen by 1865, at 9 Minster Lane up until c.1900. Thereafter in partnership with Alexander Dingwall, established as Murdoch and Dingwall, Market Gallery, Aberdeen. Dingwall later worked in Glasgow. Possibly a pupil of Thomas Jamieson, though usually referred to as self-taught. Author of The Fiddle in Scotland (Ascherberg, London, 1888). Idiosyncratic style but often well-made and accurately finished, although his work is inconsistent. Many cheaper grade instruments made without purfling, poor materials, and pallid grey varnish. Some branded beneath the button: ‘Murdoch, Aberdeen’. Signed internally. Alex Murdoch / Aberdeen 1870 Alex Murdoch / Maker Aberdeen 1886
Willibald Leo Lütgendorff+
Er begann erst 1852 Geigen zu machen und war sehr oberflächlich und
ungenau in der Arbeit. Dabei nahm er das nächstbeste Holz und war auch in
Bezug auf die Umrisse und die F-Löcher ohne Schönheitssinn. In manchen
Einzelheiten erinnern seine Geigen an Hardie und Rudiman; sie sind hochgewölbt und gehen auf ein Amati-Modell zurück. Seinen Namen pflegte er auch einzubrennen.
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Working in Aberdeen at the same time
Charles Cramond worked 1800–1845
James (II) Hardie 1836–1916
John (II) Anderson 1856–1900
John Young 1812–1866
Peter Milne 1835–1912
Thomas Jamieson 1811–1850
William Beveridge 1821–1893