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Algiers School

Jean Pico

Algiers, b. 1880

Established in Algiers from 1921. Produced over 100 violins, three violas, four cellos, and several bows. Fine work. Very well received in his own time. Offered to ‘improve’ other violins with his own varnish. Brand on instruments and bows: ‘J.Pico’ — John Dilworth

Worked Algiers
Made Violin

Auction price history

Highest auction price

£1,250
Type Details Auction house Sold Price
Violin1930June 2003£1,250
Violin1952December 2000£306

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

PICO, Jean Born 1880 Algiers Algeria Studied in Mirecourt, Germany. Established in Algiers from 1921. Produced over 100 violins, three violas, four cellos, and several bows. Fine work. Very well received in his own time. Offered to ‘improve’ other violins with his own varnish. Brand on instruments and bows: ‘J.Pico’

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