Charles Bartley Johnson
Charles Bartley Johnson (1857–1940) was a Scottish-born violin maker active in New Zealand, particularly in Hawera and New Plymouth.
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Auction Price History
Highest auction price
£360
1 results
| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | Labelled Charles Johnson, Maker Hawera N.Z. A.D. 1920 Lot 323 | Brompton’s | June 2015 | £360est. £ 300-500 |
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Maker Overview
Life
Originally trained as a cabinet maker, he began making violins after settling in New Zealand in the 1870s. He produced violins and cellos, often using native New Zealand woods, and his instruments are documented from the late 19th century through the 1930s.
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