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Alexander Ricard

Springfield, 1861–1931

Active from 1917 in Springfield. Cremonese and personal models. Own oil varnish of yellow, brown, and red colouration. Very fine workmanship. 400 instruments completed, many with the assistance of his son Raoul. — John Dilworth

Worked Springfield
Made Violin

Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£963

5 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
Violin35.8 cm Springfield, 1927May 2008£963
ViolinSpringfield, 1924October 2005£655
ViolinSpringfieldMay 2005£187
Violin1917May 2000£597
Violin1926November 1996£558

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

RICARD, Alexander Born 1861 West Shefford Canada, died 1931 Springfield, Massachusetts USA. Active from 1917 in Springfield. Cremonese and personal models. Own oil varnish of yellow, brown, and red colouration. Very fine workmanship. 400 instruments completed, many with the assistance of his son Raoul.

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