Gerald Littlewood
In addition to his work as a maker, Littlewood taught violin making to young musicians. Among his pupils was the British violin maker Alastair Wood, who built his first violin under Littlewood’s guidance while a student at Chetham’s School of Music. Littlewood’s encouragement helped inspire Wood’s subsequent career as a professional luthier.
Made
Cello, Viola, Violin
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Auction Price History
Highest auction price
£1,074
5 results
| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cello | A cello by Gerald Littlewood, Hollingworth-In-Longdendale, 1978 Lot 7 | Amati | June 2026 | £1,011est. £ 800-1,200 |
| Violin | A violin by Gerald Littlewood, Hollingworth-in-Longendale, 1976 Lot 279 | Amati | November 2023 | £1,011est. £ 500-1,000 |
| Viola | A viola by Gerald Littlewood, Hollingworth in Longdendale, 1975 Lot 77 | Amati | October 2020 | £1,074est. £ 400-600 |
| Violin | A violin by Gerald Littlewood, Hollingworth-in-Longendale, 1983 Lot 20 | Amati | July 2020 | £695est. £ 400-600 |
| Viola | A viola by Gerald Littlewood, Hollingworth-in-Longdendale, 1978 Lot 30 | Amati | October 2019 | £600est. £ 200-400 |
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Maker Overview
Life
Gerald Littlewood was an English violin maker and teacher based in Hollingworth-in-Longdendale, Greater Manchester. Active during the second half of the 20th century, he produced violins and violas by hand, with known instruments dating from the 1970s and bearing labels such as “Diploma Model”.
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