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    James Black

    Dundee, London

    BLACK, James mid 19th century Dundee, Scotland UK. Influenced by Matthew Hardie. Thin golden-yellow varnish. Manuscript label: Made by / James Black / Dundee, 1840 — John Dilworth
    Worked Dundee, London
    Made Viola, Violin
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    Auction Price History

    Highest auction price

    £500

    3 results

    Type Details Auction house Sold Price
    ViolinInscribed J. Black, London, 1882, of a golden orange brown colour Lot 159BonhamsJanuary 2012£500est. £ 300-400
    Violin1842—January 1992£374
    Viola37.3 cm 1893—April 1984£217

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    John Dilworth+

    BLACK, James mid 19th century Dundee, Scotland UK. Influenced by Matthew Hardie. Thin golden-yellow varnish. Manuscript label: Made by / James Black / Dundee, 1840

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