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Derick M Sanderson

Derick M. Sanderson was a violin maker who worked in Alva, Scotland during the 20th century.

Made Viola, Violin
A viola by Derick M. Sanderson, Glasgow, 1967 — front
Violin by Derick M Sanderson. Sold by Amati — from the archive.

Instruments

Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£758

3 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
ViolaA viola by Derick M. Sanderson, Glasgow, 1967 Lot 26AmatiJanuary 2026£758est. £ 600-1,200
ViolinA violin by Derick M. Sanderson, Alva, 1974 Lot 150AmatiJune 2022£569est. £ 400-600
ViolaA viola by Derick M. Sanderson, Scotland, 1971 Lot 216AmatiOctober 2019£506est. £ 500-1,000

Maker Overview

Life

His instruments carried the label “Fecit Alva,” and his craftsmanship was significant enough to be profiled in The Strad magazine in October 1972, in an article titled “Fecit Alva” by Margaret Campbell.

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