Clifford A. Hoing
High Wycombe, 1903–1989
HOING, Clifford A. Born 1903, died 1989 High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire UK. Trained as a wood carver and worked with Eric Gill before taking up violin making in 1935. Guarneri del Gesù ‘Vieuxtemps’ violin and Stradivari ‘Messie’ violin as models. Fine workmanship and materials. — John Dilworth
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Auction Price History
Highest auction price
30 results
| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viola | A viola by Clifford A. Hoing, High Wycombe, 1950 Lot 39 | Amati | June 2025 | £3,160est. £ 3,000-5,000 |
| Viola | A viola by Clifford A. Hoing, High Wycombe, 1966 Lot 83 | Amati | June 2024 | £10,744est. £ 6,000-10,000 |
| Viola | A viola by Clifford A. Hoing, High Wycombe, 1959 Lot 95 | Amati | March 2022 | £4,424est. £ 3,500-6,000 |
| Viola | A viola by Clifford A. Hoing, High Wycombe, 1953 Lot 38 | Amati | November 2021 | £6,320est. £ 5,000-7,000 |
| Violin | Bearing the maker's label and signatures Lot 14 | Vichy | June 2021 | £4,169est. € 1.500-2.000 |
| Viola | Bearing the original label Clifford A. Hoing, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, V. 85, 1954 Lot 490 | Brompton’s | June 2015 | £7,800est. £ 5,000-8,000 |
| Viola | Bearing an original label dated 1950 Lot 289 | Brompton’s | June 2013 | £3,360est. £ 1,800-2,500 |
| Violin | Bearing an original label Lot 201 | Brompton’s | March 2013 | £2,280est. £ 1,800-2,500 |
| Viola | 41.7 cm High Wycombe, 1948 | — | October 2011 | £2,400 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm High Wycombe, 1948 | — | June 2009 | £1,440 |
| Violin | 35.5 cm High Wycombe, 1951 | — | March 2008 | £3,000 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm Buckinghamshire, 1952 | — | February 2007 | £2,400 |
| Violin | High Wycombe, 1932 | — | May 2005 | £1,440 |
| Violin | High Wycombe, 1949 | — | March 2004 | £3,346 |
| Viola | 41.2 cm 1949 | — | November 2002 | £2,390 |
| Viola | 41.1 cm 1952 | — | October 1995 | £3,220 |
| Violin | 1958 | — | November 1992 | £1,705 |
| Violin | 1932 | — | June 1990 | £616 |
| Violin | 1959 | — | March 1989 | £1,595 |
| Viola | 41.3 cm 1956 | — | September 1987 | £1,540 |
| Violin | 1934 | — | April 1987 | £1,760 |
| Violin | 1934 | — | November 1986 | £1,430 |
| Violin | 1949 | — | May 1986 | £756 |
| Viola | 41.8 cm 1951 | — | November 1985 | £1,404 |
| Violin | 1940 | — | April 1985 | £536 |
| Viola | 41.3 cm 1954 | — | April 1985 | £1,100 |
| Violin | 1960 | — | April 1985 | £1,100 |
| Viola | 41.4 cm 1957 | — | October 1984 | £1,760 |
| Viola | 43.3 cm 1958 | — | April 1984 | £1,155 |
| Violin | 1948 | — | April 1983 | £550 |
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Biographies
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John Dilworth+
HOING, Clifford A. Born 1903, died 1989 High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire UK. Trained as a wood carver and worked with Eric Gill before taking up violin making in 1935. Guarneri del Gesù ‘Vieuxtemps’ violin and Stradivari ‘Messie’ violin as models. Fine workmanship and materials. Own oil varnish, golden to dark red-brown. Personal viola model plans of which were widely distributed for the benefit of other makers. Diploma of Honour at The Hague 1949. Signed internally. Branded on top block: ‘C. A. Hoing‘. Printed label: Clifford A. Hoing / High Wycombe, / Bucks. 19..
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