James Longman

Highest auction price

£8,250

Auction price history

Type	Details	Sold	Price
Violin	35.5 cm 1770 c.	Sat 1st September 2007	£912
Viola	42.0 cm 1790	Wed 1st November 2000	£2,300
Violin	1790 c.	Tue 1st September 1998	£1,150
Violin		Sat 1st June 1996	£1,092
Cello	17--	Thu 1st March 1990	£8,250
Cello	1800 c.	Thu 1st March 1990	£5,280
Violin	17--	Wed 1st November 1989	£2,750
Violin	17-- 3/4 Size	Thu 1st June 1989	£330
Violin	1800 c.	Wed 1st March 1989	£935
Violin	1790 c.	Tue 1st March 1988	£190
Violin	1770 c.	Tue 1st March 1988	£440
Violin	1780-99	Tue 1st March 1988	£385
Violin	1770 c.	Mon 1st June 1987	£440
Violin	1770 c.	Mon 1st June 1987	£99
Violin	17--	Thu 1st May 1986	£216
Violin	1767	Tue 1st November 1983	£506
Violin		Fri 1st April 1983	£682

Biographies

John Dilworth George Hart William Meredith Morris Cecie Stainer Willibald Leo Lütgendorff

John Dilworth

LONGMAN, James Worked circa. 1767-1798 London UK. Founder of Longman & Co., a company of music dealers for whom many of the leading London violin makers worked in the late 18th century. His brand is frequently found on London trade instruments of the Stainer or Amati type. Longman first appears at the ‘Harp & Crown’, 26 Cheapside, formerly the premises of John Johnson. Joined by Lukey 1769, the title was changed to Longman Lukey & Co., moving to St Paul’s Churchyard briefly in 1771, while the Cheapside shop was renovated. In 1775 Robert Broderip (Born 1750) became a partner, and the business was retitled Longman, Lukey & Broderip. The following year Lukey departed, and the title changed again to Longman & Broderip. Further premises were acquired; a new shop at 13 Haymarket 1782, and new branches in Margate, Kent, and Brighton, Sussex 1789. Makers whose work has been identified with these brands include Henry Jay, David & James Furber, Lockey Hill, and Benjamin Banks. Longman & Broderip / No. 26 Cheapside / No. 13 Hay-Market / London [BVMA]