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Gustave Senn

Basel, b. 1888

Pupil of Meinel 1905. Various models and varnishes. — John Dilworth

Worked Basel
Made Cello, Violin

Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£3,750

10 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
ViolinLabelled G. Senn, Basel fecit anno 1930, No. 256 Lot 94Brompton’sDecember 2017£826est. £ 800-1,200
ViolinBearing the maker's label n. 159, branded internally G. SENN. BASEL Lot 159SkinnersNovember 2016£690est. $ 1,400-1,800
Cello Lot 182BonhamsDecember 2014£3,750
CelloLabelled and branded by the maker, of a brown colour Lot 182BonhamsMay 2014£3,750est. £ 3,000-4,000
Violin35.8 cm Basel, 1930 c.January 2008£936
Violin35.6 cm 1941January 2007£505
Violin35.7 cm Basel 1936January 2007£729
Violin35.6 cm Basel, 1941January 2006£562
Violin35.7 cm Basel 1936January 2006£812
Violin1955January 1980£275

Biographies

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

John Dilworth+

SENN, Gustave Born 1888 Liestal, Worked from 1929 Basle Switzerland. Pupil of Meinel 1905. Various models and varnishes.

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