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
Auction Price History
Highest auction price
12 results
| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viola | 42.9 cm 1928 Attributed to | — | January 2010 | £1,200 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm 1913 | — | January 2007 | £1,560 |
| Violin | Liverpool, 1931 Attributed to | — | January 2005 | £1,080 |
| Cello | 1910 | — | January 2001 | £3,600 |
| Violin | 1910 | — | January 1999 | £2,530 |
| Violin | 1927 | — | January 1999 | £978 |
| Violin | 1925 | — | January 1999 | £950 |
| Violin | 1922 | — | January 1994 | £2,300 |
| Violin | 1924 | — | January 1994 | £3,220 |
| Violin | 1931 | — | January 1989 | £1,644 |
| Violin | 1911 | — | January 1987 | £1,210 |
| Violin | 1913 | — | January 1984 | £418 |
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Biographies
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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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