Robert Taylor
worked 1917–1927
Son of Stephen Oliver, below. Stradivari- and Guarneri-derived model. Fine materials. Own oil varnish in appropriate colours. Violins, violas, cellos, and bows. Robert Taylor / Maker / 5 Ann St., Leicester / Anno 1925 — John Dilworth
Auction Price History
Highest auction price
10 results
| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin Bow | Silver mounted, grain lift or similar to underside of head where it meets the body Lot 6 | Brompton’s | March 2021 | £132est. £ 100-200 |
| Violin | Labelled Robert Taylor, Maker, 5 Anne St. Leicester, Anno 1946, branded R. Taylor, Leicester Lot 91 | Brompton’s | January 2021 | £900est. £ 800-1,000 |
| Violin | Labelled Robert Taylor, Maker, 5 Anne St. Leicester, Anno 1920 Lot 92 | Brompton’s | January 2021 | £780est. £ 700-1,000 |
| Violin | 1922 | — | January 2002 | £250 |
| Cello Bow | S/E 70 g. | — | January 1992 | £143 |
| Violin | 1912 | — | January 1991 | £682 |
| Violin | 1923 | — | January 1991 | £647 |
| Violin | 1946 | — | January 1991 | £286 |
| Violin | 1926 | — | January 1985 | £330 |
| Violin | 1929 | — | January 1983 | £319 |
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TAYLOR, Robert Worked circa. 1917-1927 Leicester UK. Son of Stephen Oliver, below. Stradivari- and Guarneri-derived model. Fine materials. Own oil varnish in appropriate colours. Violins, violas, cellos, and bows. Robert Taylor / Maker / 5 Ann St., Leicester / Anno 1925
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