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    James (I) Duncan

    Aberdeenshire, Cluny, b. 1871

    Active from c.1890. Violins and cellos on Stradivari pattern with large scrolls. Thick orange varnish of own recipe. James Duncan / Cluny, Aberdeenshire / No.. 19.. — John Dilworth
    Worked Aberdeenshire, Cluny
    Made Cello, Violin
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    Auction Price History

    Highest auction price

    £1,449

    3 results

    Type Details Auction house Sold Price
    ViolinAberdeenshire, 1906—June 2005£1,449
    Violin1900 c.—July 1992£330
    Cello1898—September 1986£1,430

    Biographies

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

    John Dilworth+

    DUNCAN, James (I) Born 1871 Cluny, Aberdeenshire, Scotland UK. Active from c.1890. Violins and cellos on Stradivari pattern with large scrolls. Thick orange varnish of own recipe. James Duncan / Cluny, Aberdeenshire / No.. 19..

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