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John E. Sipe

Charlotte

SIPE, John E. 20th century Charlotte & Newton, North Carolina USA. Stradivari and personal model with golden-brown varnish. [Woodcock] — John Dilworth

Worked Charlotte
Made Cello, Violin, Violin Bow

Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£2,378

6 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
ViolinLabelled John Sipe Fecit Charlotte In Onore Della Celebrazione Bi-Centenaria Delle 13 Colonie No. 4 ... Lot 129TarisioJanuary 2024£1,509est. $ 2,000-3,000
Bearing the maker's label, buckling at lower treble rib, good condition Lot 30November 2017£1,299est. $ 1,400-1,800
Labelled John Sipe, fecit Charlotte, Fatto alla Maniera di Maestri, Cremonesi, anni domini 1987 Lot 288August 2013£1,237est. $ 1,500-2,200
Violin35.1 cm Charlotte, 1984January 2010£1,924
Cello1979January 1993£2,378
Violin BowG/T 59 g.January 1984£379

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

SIPE, John E. 20th century Charlotte & Newton, North Carolina USA. Stradivari and personal model with golden-brown varnish. [Woodcock]

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