Alexander Murdoch
Highest auction price
£720
Auction price history
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 35.9 cm Aberdeen, 1889 (restorations) | Sun 1st March 2009 | £480 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm Aberdeen, 1880 (restorations) | Sun 1st March 2009 | £720 |
| Violin | 1874 | Tue 1st March 1988 | £200 |
| Violin | 1885 | Thu 1st January 1987 | £154 |
| Violin | 1875 | Sat 1st November 1986 | £275 |
| Violin | 1879 | Sat 1st November 1980 | £143 |
Biographies
John Dilworth
MURDOCH, Alexander Born 1815, died 1891 Glenbuchatet, Scotland UK. Established in Aberdeen by 1865, at 9 Minster Lane up until c.1900. Thereafter in partnership with Alexander Dingwall, established as Murdoch and Dingwall, Market Gallery, Aberdeen. Dingwall later worked in Glasgow. Possibly a pupil of Thomas Jamieson, though usually referred to as self-taught. Author of The Fiddle in Scotland (Ascherberg, London, 1888). Idiosyncratic style but often well-made and accurately finished, although his work is inconsistent. Many cheaper grade instruments made without purfling, poor materials, and pallid grey varnish. Some branded beneath the button: ‘Murdoch, Aberdeen’. Signed internally. Alex Murdoch / Aberdeen 1870 Alex Murdoch / Maker Aberdeen 1886
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