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
Instruments
Auction Price History
Highest auction price
56 results
| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | Two-piece back of faint irregular curl, varnish of a light reddish brown colour on a golden ground Lot 103 | Gardiner | March 2026 | £2,135est. Estimate £ 1,800-2,500 |
| Violin | Labelled George Pyne. Maker. London. Anno 1918 Lot 246 | Ingles & Hayday | October 2025 | £4,200est. £ 4,000-6,000 |
| Violin | Labelled G. Pyne. Maker. London. 1888, branded to the inside back and table twice G. Pyne Lot 95 | Tarisio | March 2023 | £4,891est. $ 5,000-8,000 |
| Violin | One-piece back of very faint medium curl, table of medium grain, varnish of a golden brown colour Lot 2440 | Gardiner Houlgate | March 2023 | £4,392est. £ 2,500-3,500 |
| Violin | A violin by George Pyne, London, circa 1910 Lot 143 | Amati | November 2021 | £2,528est. £ 2,000-4,000 |
| Violin | Labelled George Pyne, Maker. London. Anno 1920 Lot 101 | Tarisio | July 2021 | £6,086est. $ 4,000-6,000 |
| Violin | A violin by George Pyne, London, circa 1900 Lot 30 | Amati | March 2021 | £2,907est. £ 1,000-2,000 |
| Violin | old varnish work in front Lot 268 | Brompton’s | May 2019 | £1,020est. £ 700-1,000 |
| Violin | Labelled George Pyne, Maker London anno 1921 Lot 9 | Ingles & Hayday | March 2016 | £2,880est. £ 3,000-4,000 |
| Small Violin | 3/4 size violin, bearing an original label and branded internally G. Pyne - London Lot 150 | Brompton’s | December 2014 | £1,800est. £ 200-300 |
| Violin | Labelled George Pyne Maker London, Anno 1889, bearing the maker's brand internally on the back Lot 167 | Ingles & Hayday | May 2014 | £5,400est. £ 5,000-7,000 |
| Violin | Labelled George Pine ... London 1919, branded internally G. Pine. London Lot 191 | Brompton’s | March 2014 | £3,600est. £ 1,000-1,500 |
| Violin | Labelled George Pyne, London, 1921 Lot 102 | Tarisio | June 2012 | £3,000est. £ 2,500-4,000 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm London, 1901 | — | December 2009 | £1,440 |
| Violin | 33.0 cm London, 1914, Child's size | — | December 2009 | £1,140 |
| Viola | 38.7 cm London, 1894 | — | October 2009 | £2,160 |
| Violin | 35.4 cm London, 1921 | — | March 2009 | £2,500 |
| Violin | 35.5 cm London, 1921 | — | November 2008 | £3,840 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm London, 1900 c. | — | October 2008 | £2,568 |
| Violin | 33.0 cm 1914 Small size | — | September 2007 | £1,140 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm | — | February 2007 | £800 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm London , 1920 | — | September 2006 | £3,600 |
| Violin | 35.5 cm London, 1891 | — | May 2006 | £1,897 |
| Violin | London, 1889 | — | May 2005 | £5,040 |
| Violin | 1918 | — | September 2004 | £2,216 |
| Violin | 1891 | — | May 2003 | £2,233 |
| Violin | 1888 | — | November 2002 | £4,182 |
| Violin | 1915 | — | March 2002 | £2,400 |
| Violin | 1913 | — | February 2002 | £860 |
| Violin | 1889 | — | September 2001 | £3,140 |
| Violin | 1920 | — | May 2001 | £2,800 |
| Violin | 1916 | — | November 2000 | £1,265 |
| Violin | 1918 | — | July 2000 | £1,800 |
| Violin | 1882 | — | March 1999 | £1,380 |
| Violin | 1899 | — | September 1998 | £2,530 |
| Violin | 1916 | — | May 1998 | £2,990 |
| Violin | 1920 | — | July 1997 | £1,725 |
| Violin | 1912 | — | July 1997 | £2,000 |
| Violin | 1909 | — | May 1997 | £2,300 |
| Violin | 1909 | — | November 1996 | £3,450 |
| Violin | 1907 | — | November 1996 | £3,680 |
| Violin | 1907 | — | November 1996 | £2,530 |
| Violin | 1909 | — | June 1996 | £3,910 |
| Violin | 1910 | — | March 1996 | £2,300 |
| Violin | 1921 | — | November 1995 | £2,645 |
| Violin | 1915 | — | March 1995 | £1,265 |
| Violin | 1913 | — | August 1994 | £1,955 |
| Violin | 1918 | — | June 1994 | £1,380 |
| Violin | 1918 | — | November 1993 | £1,650 |
| Violin | 1911 | — | November 1993 | £2,070 |
| Violin | 1888 | — | April 1993 | £1,540 |
| Violin | 1913 | — | March 1993 | £2,530 |
| Cello | 1910 c. | — | June 1990 | £4,620 |
| Cello | 1912 | — | June 1989 | £1,430 |
| Violin | 1900 c. 1/4 Size | — | March 1989 | £880 |
| Viola | 40.2 cm 1907 | — | May 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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