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George Herbert Hicks

Oxford, b. 1886

Worked for G. A. Chanot in Manchester 1901. Established independently in Market Street, Oxford, from 1910. Instruments made prior to that labelled by Chanot. 60 violins on Stradivari models. Fine and accurate work; varnish in several shades. G. H. Hicks / Violin and Violoncello Maker / Oxford — John Dilworth

Worked Oxford
Made Violin
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Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£1,610

2 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
Violin1911—March 1995£1,610
Violin1934—November 1989£770

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

HICKS, George Herbert Born 1886 Oxford UK. Worked for G. A. Chanot in Manchester 1901. Established independently in Market Street, Oxford, from 1910. Instruments made prior to that labelled by Chanot. 60 violins on Stradivari models. Fine and accurate work; varnish in several shades. G. H. Hicks / Violin and Violoncello Maker / Oxford

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