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Christopher Rowe

Pondwell

Worked Pondwell
Made Violin
Violin by Christopher Rowe, Isle of White, 1993
Violin by Christopher Rowe. Sold by Amati — from the archive.

Instruments

Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£2,928

3 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
ViolinOne-piece back of medium curl, varnish of a light brown colour on a golden ground, very good condition Lot 2434GardinerJanuary 2024£2,928est. £ 2,000-3,000
Property of the late Howard Davis, labelled Christopher Rowe, maker, Pondwell ..., excellent condition Lot 55March 2020£2,640est. £ 2,000-3,000
Violin35.6 cm 1987January 2007£1,800

Maker Overview

Life

Christopher Rowe is an English violin maker. He trained at the Newark School of Violin Making and worked in the workshops of J&A Beare in London before establishing his own practice. Rowe is known for making violins, violas, and cellos, and for restoration work on historic instruments. He served as Master of the Worshipful Company of Musicians and has been active in violin-making education and professional organisations in the United Kingdom.

His instruments have been played by professional musicians internationally, and he has received awards in violin-making competitions, including recognition from the Violin Society of America.

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