Handel (Andrew) Pickard
Auction price history
Highest auction price
£2,645
Type | Details | Sold | Price |
---|---|---|---|
Violin | 1872 1/4 Size | Sat 1st November 2003 | £1,293 |
Violin | 1851 | Wed 1st October 2003 | £1,425 |
Violin | 1858 | Thu 1st May 1997 | £1,929 |
Cello | 1951 | Sat 1st February 1997 | £2,645 |
Violin | 1862 | Fri 1st April 1988 | £40 |
Biographies
John Dilworth
PICKARD, Handel (Andrew) Worked circa. 1856-1875 Leeds, Yorkshire UK. Probably a pupil or assistant of Dearlove. Assumed the name ‘Handel’ for business purposes, establishing a music shop at 127 Kirk Gate, Leeds. Violins, cellos, and basses known. Good workmanship and materials. Flat arch with good orange spirit varnish over stained wood. Branded on back: ‘H. Pickard, Leeds’ H. Pickard Leeds / May 1856 Handel Pickard Maker / Leeds. 1860 [Hill Archive]
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