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Richmond Henry Bird

Liverpool, Walsall, b. 1869

Worked in Wolverhampton until 1914. Subsequently chief workman for Rushworth and Dreaper in Liverpool. Imitated classical work very impressively. Various appropriate shades of varnish, very clean and accurate finish. — John Dilworth

Worked Liverpool, Walsall
Made Cello, Viola, Violin

Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£3,600

12 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
Viola42.9 cm 1928 Attributed to—December 2010£1,200
Violin35.6 cm 1913—November 2007£1,560
ViolinLiverpool, 1931 Attributed to—July 2005£1,080
Cello1910—March 2001£3,600
Violin1910—November 1999£2,530
Violin1927—November 1999£978
Violin1925—February 1999£950
Violin1922—October 1994£2,300
Violin1924—June 1994£3,220
Violin1931—March 1989£1,644
Violin1911—November 1987£1,210
Violin1913—April 1984£418

Biographies

The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:

John Dilworth+

BIRD, Richmond Henry Born 1869 Walsall, Worked Wolverhampton & Liverpool UK. Worked in Wolverhampton until 1914. Subsequently chief workman for Rushworth and Dreaper in Liverpool. Imitated classical work very impressively. Various appropriate shades of varnish, very clean and accurate finish. All instruments made by him and under his supervision for Rushworth and Dreaper labelled: ‘The Ardeton’. Label used prior to 1914: Richmond H. Bird / 81 Raleigh Rd. / No. 50. Wolverhampton March 1913

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