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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
Made Cello Bow, Violin
Family Son of Stephen Oliver
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Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£900

10 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
Violin BowSilver mounted, grain lift or similar to underside of head where it meets the body Lot 6Brompton’sMarch 2021£132est. £ 100-200
ViolinLabelled Robert Taylor, Maker, 5 Anne St. Leicester, Anno 1946, branded R. Taylor, Leicester Lot 91Brompton’sJanuary 2021£900est. £ 800-1,000
ViolinLabelled Robert Taylor, Maker, 5 Anne St. Leicester, Anno 1920 Lot 92Brompton’sJanuary 2021£780est. £ 700-1,000
Violin1922—March 2002£250
Cello BowS/E 70 g.—January 1992£143
Violin1912—October 1991£682
Violin1923—July 1991£647
Violin1946—March 1991£286
Violin1926—July 1985£330
Violin1929—April 1983£319

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

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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