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Marshall Youngman

1860–1924

Self-taught amateur maker from 1880. Established professionally in Halifax from c.1890. Completed 36 violins, one viola (dated 1917), and seven cellos. Stradivari and personal models. Sound-holes in the Guadagnini-style with pear-shaped eyes. Fine transparent oil varnish of various shades. — John Dilworth

Made Cello, Violin
Cello by Marshall Youngman, Halifax, 1918 — front
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Cello by Marshall Youngman, Halifax, 1918. Sold by Amati. Measurements and detail photographs →

Instruments

Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£1,201

4 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
CelloA cello by Marshall Youngman, Halifax, 1918 Lot 9AmatiJanuary 2021£1,201est. £ 500-1,000
Violin1922—April 1987£495
Violin1916—November 1986£219
Violin1893—November 1980£132

Biographies

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

John Dilworth+

YOUNGMAN, Marshall Born 1860 Stanton, Suffolk, died 1924 Halifax, Yorkshire UK. Self-taught amateur maker from 1880. Established professionally in Halifax from c.1890. Completed 36 violins, one viola (dated 1917), and seven cellos. Stradivari and personal models. Sound-holes in the Guadagnini-style with pear-shaped eyes. Fine transparent oil varnish of various shades. M. Youngman / Halifax / No.. A.D. ..

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