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
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| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | One-piece back of fine curl, table of fine grain, varnish of a reddish-brown colour on a golden ground Lot 1410 | — | June 2018 | £1,320est. £ 700-1,000 |
| Violin | Labelled F.G. Richards St Giles Torrington Devon 1952, good condition Lot 137 | — | December 2014 | £132 |
| Violin | Labelled F. G. Richards, St Giles, Torrington, Devon 1952, excellent condition Lot 336 | — | December 2014 | £554est. £ 400-600 |
| Violin | 35.8 cm Devon, 1951 | — | April 2007 | £516 |
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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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