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David W Holden

Todmorden

D. W. Holden was a British violin (and viol) maker active in Mankinholes, Todmorden, England, during the mid-20th century. Known for crafting modern viols—including tenor and treble viols in the early 1970s, and a bass viol dated 1982—his instruments feature distinctive design elements such as wavy outlines, geometric inlay work, and pierced scrolls.
Worked Todmorden
Made Bass Viol
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Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£1,037

1 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
Bass ViolLabelled D.W. Holden ..., wavy outline body, geometric inlaid fingerboard, pierced open scroll Lot 3525GardinerMarch 2025£1,037est. £ 700-1,000

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