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Frederick George Richards

Devon, b. 1876

after 1947 Torrington, Devon UK. Architectural wood carver and amateur violin maker active from 1935 in Eastbourne, Tunbridge Wells, and Torrington. Completed 30 violins and 10 violas on Stradivari models. Also made bows. — John Dilworth

Worked Devon
Made Violin

Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£1,320

4 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
One-piece back of fine curl, table of fine grain, varnish of a reddish-brown colour on a golden ground Lot 1410June 2018£1,320est. £ 700-1,000
Labelled F.G. Richards St Giles Torrington Devon 1952, good condition Lot 137December 2014£132
Labelled F. G. Richards, St Giles, Torrington, Devon 1952, excellent condition Lot 336December 2014£554est. £ 400-600
Violin35.8 cm Devon, 1951January 2007£516

Biographies

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

John Dilworth+

RICHARDS, Frederick George Born 1876 Eastbourne, d. after 1947 Torrington, Devon UK. Architectural wood carver and amateur violin maker active from 1935 in Eastbourne, Tunbridge Wells, and Torrington. Completed 30 violins and 10 violas on Stradivari models. Also made bows.

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