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Goulding

London, worked 1785–1850

Commercial business. Imported French and Saxon instruments. Also sold work made for them by Thomas Kennedy, James Brown, and other London craftsmen of the period. The firm later became known as ‘Goulding, D’Almaine & Co.’ and retailed all sorts of instruments and accessories. — John Dilworth

Worked London
Made Cello, Violin

Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£8,970

36 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
Small CelloLabelled Goulding & Co London Lot 156Brompton’sMay 2019£1,560est. £ 1,000-1,500
ViolinUnlabelled, stamped on upper back Goulding Lot 219Brompton’sJune 2016£1,800est. £ 2,000-3,000
ViolaUnlabelled, branded Goulding & Co, London Lot 242Brompton’sDecember 2015£480est. £ 250-300
Violin Lot 211BonhamsDecember 2014£1,875
ViolinBranded Goulding & Co, London on the upper back, of an amber brown colour Lot 211BonhamsMay 2014£1,875est. £ 1,500-2,000
ViolinStamped on the upper back Goulding & Co London Lot 210Brompton’sJune 2013£264
Cello73.4 cm London, Early 19th C.January 2009£6,250
Cello74.5 cmJanuary 2008£2,880
Violin35.0 cm 1800 c.January 2008£1,320
Violin35.9 cm London, 1800 c.January 2008£2,500
Violin1790January 2002£1,610
Violin1800 c.January 2001£1,880
Cello1800January 2000£7,094
Violin1790 c.January 1998£1,380
Violin1790 c.January 1998£805
Cello1820 c.January 1998£8,970
Violin18--January 1997£1,380
Violin1800 c.January 1997£850
Cello18--January 1997£2,500
Violin1800 c.January 1993£935
Violin1820 c.January 1993£805
Cello1800 c.January 1993£2,990
Violin1800 c.January 1992£647
Violin1800 c.January 1990£1,650
Cello1800 c.January 1990£1,265
Violin1800 c.January 1990£880
Cello1780 c.January 1990£3,960
Violin1800 c.January 1990£220
Violin18--January 1988£1,100
Violin1800 c.January 1988£160
Violin1790 c.January 1987£825
Violin1810 c.January 1986£880
Violin1800-25January 1986£528
Violin1800-25January 1986£418
Violin1800 c.January 1985£880
Violin1800 c.January 1983£864

Biographies

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

John Dilworth+

GOULDING Worked circa. 1785-1850 London UK. Commercial business. Imported French and Saxon instruments. Also sold work made for them by Thomas Kennedy, James Brown, and other London craftsmen of the period. The firm later became known as ‘Goulding, D’Almaine & Co.’ and retailed all sorts of instruments and accessories. Generally branded beneath back button.

Willibald Leo Lütgendorff+

Geschätzter englischer Geigenmacher vom Ende des 18. Jahrhunderts, dessen
Violinen im Handel durchschnittlich mit 100-200 M. bewerthet werden. Der
Lack ist dunkelroth oder braun.

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