Jean Pico
Algiers, b. 1880
Established in Algiers from 1921. Produced over 100 violins, three violas, four cellos, and several bows. Fine work. Very well received in his own time. Offered to ‘improve’ other violins with his own varnish. Brand on instruments and bows: ‘J.Pico’ — John Dilworth
Auction Price History
Highest auction price
4 results
| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | Bearing the maker's label and brand Lot 706 | Vichy | May 2023 | £1,545est. € 1.000-1.500 |
| Violin | Bearing the maker's label Lot 2108 | Vichy | May 2023 | £941est. € 700 |
| Violin | 1930 | — | June 2003 | £1,250 |
| Violin | 1952 | — | December 2000 | £306 |
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John Dilworth+
PICO, Jean Born 1880 Algiers Algeria Studied in Mirecourt, Germany. Established in Algiers from 1921. Produced over 100 violins, three violas, four cellos, and several bows. Fine work. Very well received in his own time. Offered to ‘improve’ other violins with his own varnish. Brand on instruments and bows: ‘J.Pico’
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