Joseph (I) Hill
Auction price history
Highest auction price
£43,250
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | May 2015 | £9,687 | |
| Cello | May 2014 | £23,125 | |
| Viola | May 2014 | £2,500 | |
| Violin | 35.6 cm London, 1769 | September 2011 | £9,600 |
| Cello | 75.3 cm London, 1760 c. | September 2011 | £28,800 |
| Cello | 75.4 cm London, 1770 c. | May 2011 | £40,059 |
| Violin | 35.8 cm London, 1760 c. | March 2010 | £10,800 |
| Cello | 74.6 cm 1770 c. [Attributed to] | March 2010 | £7,200 |
| Cello | 75.6 cm London, 1771 | March 2010 | £43,250 |
| Violin | 35.8 cm 1770 c. | October 2009 | £3,671 |
| Viola | 40.0 cm 1763 | December 2008 | £18,429 |
| Violin | 35.4 cm London, 1770 c. [Probably by] | November 2008 | £2,371 |
| Violin | 35.4 cm 1770 c. | October 2007 | £5,411 |
| Cello | 75.3 cm London, 1780 c. | February 2006 | £14,400 |
| Viola | 39.9 cm London, 1763 | February 2006 | £7,800 |
| Violin | Late 18th C. [Probably by] | May 2005 | £6,716 |
| Viola | 40.1 cm London, 1770 c. | February 2005 | £5,760 |
| Cello | London, 1772 | November 2004 | £28,680 |
| Violin | 1770 c. | November 2001 | £4,112 |
| Violin | 1770 | November 2000 | £4,600 |
| Viola | 37.9 cm 1779 | May 2000 | £4,578 |
| Violin | 1770 c. | May 1999 | £2,181 |
| Viola | 39.9 cm 1770 c. | November 1998 | £8,050 |
| Viola | 37.9 cm 1770 c. | November 1998 | £3,450 |
| Violin | 1768 | November 1998 | £4,830 |
| Viola | 40.0 cm 1768 | October 1998 | £6,210 |
| Viola | 42.0 cm 1770 | March 1998 | £13,800 |
| Violin | 17-- | November 1997 | £4,370 |
| Violin | 1772 | June 1997 | £3,220 |
| Cello | 1757 | November 1996 | £10,580 |
| Cello | 1775 | June 1996 | £23,000 |
| Viola | 38.1 cm 1770 | March 1996 | £2,530 |
| Violin | 1756 | March 1996 | £2,760 |
| Violin | 1760 c. | November 1995 | £4,140 |
| Cello | 1770 | November 1995 | £12,650 |
| Viola | 37.8 cm 17-- | November 1995 | £3,220 |
| Cello | June 1995 | £8,970 | |
| Violin | 1740 | May 1995 | £3,306 |
| Violin | 1771 | March 1995 | £4,370 |
| Cello | 1775 | November 1994 | £6,721 |
| Viola | 40.0 cm 1772 | November 1994 | £6,325 |
| Cello | 1773 | November 1994 | £27,600 |
| Viola | 38.1 cm 1751 | May 1994 | £4,081 |
| Viola | 40.0 cm 1774 | November 1993 | £4,370 |
| Violin | 1770 c. | October 1993 | £2,640 |
| Cello | 1760 c. | March 1993 | £8,580 |
| Violin | 1740 | July 1992 | £1,210 |
| Viola | 37.8 cm 1779 | March 1992 | £4,400 |
| Viola | 40.3 cm 1758 | March 1988 | £11,000 |
| Viola | 40.3 cm 1758 | November 1985 | £13,200 |
| Viola | 37.8 cm 1779 | April 1985 | £1,870 |
| Viola | 40.3 cm 1770 | January 1985 | £5,720 |
| Viola | 40.0 cm 1775 | September 1982 | £2,200 |
| Viola | 40.0 cm 1771 | March 1981 | £1,893 |
Biographies
John Dilworth
HILL, Joseph (I) Born 1715 Alvechurch, Worcestershire, died 1784 London UK. Moved to London after 1746 and probably gained employment at the workshop of the late Peter Wamsley. Established independently from 1753 in High Holborn, London, moving to Angel Court, Westminster 1756, the ‘Harp & Flute’, Pall Mall 1761, and finally in Haymarket 1765-1780. From 1773-1776 the business was known as ‘Joseph Hill & Sons’ and in c.1780, his eldest son, Joseph (II), below, took over management of the shop, the elder Joseph retiring to Avery Row, New Bond Street. A prolific maker on refined Stainer and Amati models; cellos and contralto violas particularly prized. His work is found with his own label, but also that of various provincial dealers whom he supplied. Made & sold by Josh. Hill / at ye Violin in Angel Court / 17 Westminster 51 Joseph Hill, Maker / at the Harp and Flute / in the Hay Market / 17 London 66 Joseph Hill & Sons, makers / at the Harp and Flute / in the Hay Market / London 1771 [BVMA]
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