George Saint-George
b. 1841
1870 London UK. Violinist and viola d’amore player. Early pioneer of research into historical musical instruments. Made at least two viols known as ‘Dolphin’ and ‘Ram’s Head’ after the carving of the heads, and two viola d’amores with intricate decoration. G. Saint-George, fec / London. — John Dilworth
Auction Price History
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| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viola d'amore | Viola d'amore, 1912 Lot 40 | Skinners | November 2018 | £1,231est. $ 1,500-2,500 |
| Viola d'amore | Tail piece inlaid with various woods showing the form of a dital harp, centre joint in back slightly open Lot 197 | Brompton’s | December 2012 | £1,440est. £ 700-1,000 |
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John Dilworth+
SAINT-GEORGE, George Born 1841 Leipzig, Worked circa. 1870 London UK. Violinist and viola d’amore player. Early pioneer of research into historical musical instruments. Made at least two viols known as ‘Dolphin’ and ‘Ram’s Head’ after the carving of the heads, and two viola d’amores with intricate decoration. G. Saint-George, fec / London. A.D. 1890
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