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    George Pyne

    London, 1852–1921

    Violinist and self-taught maker. Worked for Edward Withers for 20 years. Credited with about 500 violins and violas on classical Cremonese models, some using imported parts. Very finely finished and accurate work. Used spirit varnish at first. — John Dilworth

    Worked London
    Made Cello, Viola, Violin
    Violin by George Pyne, London, 1921
    Violin by George Pyne. Sold by Amati — from the archive.

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    Auction Price History

    Highest auction price

    £6,086

    53 results

    Type Details Auction house Sold Price
    ViolinLabelled George Pyne. Maker. London. Anno 1918 Lot 246Ingles & HaydayOctober 2025£4,200est. £ 4,000-6,000
    ViolinLabelled G. Pyne. Maker. London. 1888, branded to the inside back and table twice G. Pyne Lot 95TarisioMarch 2023£4,891est. $ 5,000-8,000
    ViolinOne-piece back of very faint medium curl, table of medium grain, varnish of a golden brown colour Lot 2440Gardiner HoulgateMarch 2023£4,392est. £ 2,500-3,500
    ViolinLabelled George Pyne, Maker. London. Anno 1920 Lot 101TarisioJuly 2021£6,086est. $ 4,000-6,000
    Violinold varnish work in front Lot 268Brompton’sMay 2019£1,020est. £ 700-1,000
    ViolinLabelled George Pyne, Maker London anno 1921 Lot 9Ingles & HaydayMarch 2016£2,880est. £ 3,000-4,000
    Small Violin3/4 size violin, bearing an original label and branded internally G. Pyne - London Lot 150Brompton’sDecember 2014£1,800est. £ 200-300
    ViolinLabelled George Pyne Maker London, Anno 1889, bearing the maker's brand internally on the back Lot 167Ingles & HaydayMay 2014£5,400est. £ 5,000-7,000
    ViolinLabelled George Pine ... London 1919, branded internally G. Pine. London Lot 191Brompton’sMarch 2014£3,600est. £ 1,000-1,500
    ViolinLabelled George Pyne, London, 1921 Lot 102TarisioJune 2012£3,000est. £ 2,500-4,000
    Violin35.6 cm London, 1901—January 2009£1,440
    Violin33.0 cm London, 1914, Child's size—January 2009£1,140
    Viola38.7 cm London, 1894—January 2009£2,160
    Violin35.4 cm London, 1921—January 2009£2,500
    Violin35.5 cm London, 1921—January 2008£3,840
    Violin35.6 cm London, 1900 c.—January 2008£2,568
    Violin33.0 cm 1914 Small size—January 2007£1,140
    Violin35.6 cm—January 2007£800
    Violin35.6 cm London , 1920—January 2006£3,600
    Violin35.5 cm London, 1891—January 2006£1,897
    ViolinLondon, 1889—January 2005£5,040
    Violin1918—January 2004£2,216
    Violin1891—January 2003£2,233
    Violin1888—January 2002£4,182
    Violin1915—January 2002£2,400
    Violin1913—January 2002£860
    Violin1889—January 2001£3,140
    Violin1920—January 2001£2,800
    Violin1916—January 2000£1,265
    Violin1918—January 2000£1,800
    Violin1882—January 1999£1,380
    Violin1899—January 1998£2,530
    Violin1916—January 1998£2,990
    Violin1920—January 1997£1,725
    Violin1912—January 1997£2,000
    Violin1909—January 1997£2,300
    Violin1909—January 1996£3,450
    Violin1907—January 1996£3,680
    Violin1907—January 1996£2,530
    Violin1909—January 1996£3,910
    Violin1910—January 1996£2,300
    Violin1921—January 1995£2,645
    Violin1915—January 1995£1,265
    Violin1913—January 1994£1,955
    Violin1918—January 1994£1,380
    Violin1918—January 1993£1,650
    Violin1911—January 1993£2,070
    Violin1888—January 1993£1,540
    Violin1913—January 1993£2,530
    Cello1910 c.—January 1990£4,620
    Cello1912—January 1989£1,430
    Violin1900 c. 1/4 Size—January 1989£880
    Viola40.2 cm 1907—January 1984£1,760
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    Biographies

    The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:

    John Dilworth+

    PYNE, George Born 1852 Stepney, died 1921 West Ham, London UK. Violinist and self-taught maker. Worked for Edward Withers for 20 years. Credited with about 500 violins and violas on classical Cremonese models, some using imported parts. Very finely finished and accurate work. Used spirit varnish at first. Later adopted an oil recipe, but generally of a plain pale golden-brown colour. George Pyne. Maker, London / Anno 1918 George Pyne / Wardour Street / London 1892

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