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Herbert William Tyson

Louth, b. 1878

1900 Louth, Lincolnshire UK. Good work on classical Italian models. Quite prolific, used commercial Millington’s oil varnish of golden-brown colour. — John Dilworth
Worked Louth
Made Cello, Violin
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Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£2,990

7 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
ViolaLabelled Herbert W. Tyson, Louth 1956 Lot 142—December 2017£354est. £ 400-600
ViolinInscribed internally Made by Herbert W. Tyson, Louth 1938, minor repairs to table and ribs Lot 334—December 2015£120est. £ 400-600
ViolinBearing the original label Lot 169—March 2012£1,080est. £ 500-700
Cello74.6 cm Louth, 1943—March 2010£2,990
Cello74.5 cm Lowth, 1949-50—March 2009£384
Violin1945—March 1996£897
Violin1940—May 1980£255

Biographies

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

John Dilworth+

TYSON, Herbert William Born 1878, Worked circa. 1900 Louth, Lincolnshire UK. Good work on classical Italian models. Quite prolific, used commercial Millington’s oil varnish of golden-brown colour.

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