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Ivy Rimmer Owen

Leeds, b. 1883

Daughter and assistant of John William Owen, below. Trained violinist. Studied wood carving with a Mr. Hamilton of Leeds before joining her father’s workshop. Fine and accurate work on Stradivari models. — John Dilworth

Worked Leeds
Made Violin
Taught by John William Owen
Family Daughter of John William Owen

Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£3,760

2 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
Violin1905November 2003£3,760
Violin1905November 1992£569

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

OWEN, Ivy Rimmer Born 1883 Leeds, Yorkshire UK. Daughter and assistant of John William Owen, below. Trained violinist. Studied wood carving with a Mr. Hamilton of Leeds before joining her father’s workshop. Fine and accurate work on Stradivari models.

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