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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, circa 1900 — front
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    Violin by George Pyne, London, circa 1900. Sold by Amati. Measurements and detail photographs →

    Instruments

    Auction Price History

    Highest auction price

    £6,086

    56 results

    Type Details Auction house Sold Price
    ViolinTwo-piece back of faint irregular curl, varnish of a light reddish brown colour on a golden ground Lot 103GardinerMarch 2026£2,135est. Estimate £ 1,800-2,500
    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
    ViolinA violin by George Pyne, London, circa 1910 Lot 143AmatiNovember 2021£2,528est. £ 2,000-4,000
    ViolinLabelled George Pyne, Maker. London. Anno 1920 Lot 101TarisioJuly 2021£6,086est. $ 4,000-6,000
    ViolinA violin by George Pyne, London, circa 1900 Lot 30AmatiMarch 2021£2,907est. £ 1,000-2,000
    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—December 2009£1,440
    Violin33.0 cm London, 1914, Child's size—December 2009£1,140
    Viola38.7 cm London, 1894—October 2009£2,160
    Violin35.4 cm London, 1921—March 2009£2,500
    Violin35.5 cm London, 1921—November 2008£3,840
    Violin35.6 cm London, 1900 c.—October 2008£2,568
    Violin33.0 cm 1914 Small size—September 2007£1,140
    Violin35.6 cm—February 2007£800
    Violin35.6 cm London , 1920—September 2006£3,600
    Violin35.5 cm London, 1891—May 2006£1,897
    ViolinLondon, 1889—May 2005£5,040
    Violin1918—September 2004£2,216
    Violin1891—May 2003£2,233
    Violin1888—November 2002£4,182
    Violin1915—March 2002£2,400
    Violin1913—February 2002£860
    Violin1889—September 2001£3,140
    Violin1920—May 2001£2,800
    Violin1916—November 2000£1,265
    Violin1918—July 2000£1,800
    Violin1882—March 1999£1,380
    Violin1899—September 1998£2,530
    Violin1916—May 1998£2,990
    Violin1920—July 1997£1,725
    Violin1912—July 1997£2,000
    Violin1909—May 1997£2,300
    Violin1909—November 1996£3,450
    Violin1907—November 1996£3,680
    Violin1907—November 1996£2,530
    Violin1909—June 1996£3,910
    Violin1910—March 1996£2,300
    Violin1921—November 1995£2,645
    Violin1915—March 1995£1,265
    Violin1913—August 1994£1,955
    Violin1918—June 1994£1,380
    Violin1918—November 1993£1,650
    Violin1911—November 1993£2,070
    Violin1888—April 1993£1,540
    Violin1913—March 1993£2,530
    Cello1910 c.—June 1990£4,620
    Cello1912—June 1989£1,430
    Violin1900 c. 1/4 Size—March 1989£880
    Viola40.2 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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