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Marshall Youngman

1860–1924

Self-taught amateur maker from 1880. Established professionally in Halifax from c.1890. Completed 36 violins, one viola (dated 1917), and seven cellos. Stradivari and personal models. Sound-holes in the Guadagnini-style with pear-shaped eyes. Fine transparent oil varnish of various shades. M. Youngm\u{2026} — John Dilworth

Made Violin

Auction price history

Highest auction price

£495
Type Details Auction house Sold Price
Violin1922April 1987£495
Violin1916November 1986£219
Violin1893November 1980£132

Biographies

The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:

John Dilworth+

YOUNGMAN, Marshall Born 1860 Stanton, Suffolk, died 1924 Halifax, Yorkshire UK. Self-taught amateur maker from 1880. Established professionally in Halifax from c.1890. Completed 36 violins, one viola (dated 1917), and seven cellos. Stradivari and personal models. Sound-holes in the Guadagnini-style with pear-shaped eyes. Fine transparent oil varnish of various shades. M. Youngman / Halifax / No.. A.D. ..

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