Richmond Henry Bird
Liverpool, Walsall, b. 1869
Worked in Wolverhampton until 1914. Subsequently chief workman for Rushworth and Dreaper in Liverpool. Imitated classical work very impressively. Various appropriate shades of varnish, very clean and accurate finish. — John Dilworth
Auction Price History
Highest auction price
12 results
| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viola | 42.9 cm 1928 Attributed to | — | December 2010 | £1,200 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm 1913 | — | November 2007 | £1,560 |
| Violin | Liverpool, 1931 Attributed to | — | July 2005 | £1,080 |
| Cello | 1910 | — | March 2001 | £3,600 |
| Violin | 1910 | — | November 1999 | £2,530 |
| Violin | 1927 | — | November 1999 | £978 |
| Violin | 1925 | — | February 1999 | £950 |
| Violin | 1922 | — | October 1994 | £2,300 |
| Violin | 1924 | — | June 1994 | £3,220 |
| Violin | 1931 | — | March 1989 | £1,644 |
| Violin | 1911 | — | November 1987 | £1,210 |
| Violin | 1913 | — | April 1984 | £418 |
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Biographies
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John Dilworth+
BIRD, Richmond Henry Born 1869 Walsall, Worked Wolverhampton & Liverpool UK. Worked in Wolverhampton until 1914. Subsequently chief workman for Rushworth and Dreaper in Liverpool. Imitated classical work very impressively. Various appropriate shades of varnish, very clean and accurate finish. All instruments made by him and under his supervision for Rushworth and Dreaper labelled: ‘The Ardeton’. Label used prior to 1914: Richmond H. Bird / 81 Raleigh Rd. / No. 50. Wolverhampton March 1913
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