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Ernest Mumby

London, Tottenham, b. 1888

Pupil of Whitmarsh. Personal model. Good workmanship and materials. Ernest Mumby / London 1929 — John Dilworth
Worked London, Tottenham
Made Viola, Violin
Taught by Whitmarsh
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Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£1,430

17 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
ViolinLabelled Ernest Mumby, London Lot 446Gardiner HoulgateDecember 2012£360est. £ 300-500
ViolinLabelled Ernest Mumby, London Lot 2Gardiner HoulgateOctober 2012£696est. £ 400-600
Violin35.6 cm London, 1926—December 2011£600
Violin35.7 cm—June 2008£960
Violin35.8 cm—April 2006£288
Violin1925—December 2002£184
Violin1925 c.—October 2002£1,288
Violin1940—March 2001£788
Violin1938—October 1994£598
Violin1930—April 1991£572
Viola40.6 cm 1940—October 1989£1,430
Violin19--—October 1989£660
Violin1930—October 1989£550
Violin1923—November 1986£495
Violin1928—March 1986£352
Violin1931—June 1983£462
Violin1937—September 1982£330

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

MUMBY, Ernest Born 1888, Worked Tottenham, North London UK. Pupil of Whitmarsh. Personal model. Good workmanship and materials. Ernest Mumby / London 1929

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