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William John

William John

Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£2,280

4 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
Labelled Made by Ealing Strings ... London, 1983 Lot 140October 2018£1,920est. £ 2,000-3,000
After Guarneri, labelled William John Ealing Strings Workshop London 1991 Lot 78October 2016£2,160est. £ 2,000-4,000
Labelled William John, Ealing Strings Workshop, London 1987, excellent condition Lot 238December 2015£2,280est. £ 1,500-2,500
Labelled Ealing Strings London 1987 model Antonio Stradivarius Betts 1704 William John Lot 114July 2013£776est. ¥ 100,000-200,000

Maker Overview

Life

English violin maker and restorer. Began working at Ealing Strings, London, in 1977, where he restored and studied fine Italian instruments by Amati, Stradivari and Guarneri. He started making violins, violas and cellos in 1980 and later established his own workshop after leaving Ealing Strings in 1991. His instruments are based on classical Italian models and are valued for their craftsmanship, tonal qualities and suitability for professional musicians, orchestral players and students.

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