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An English Violin by Benjamin Banks, Salisbury, 1778 (2)

An English Violin by Benjamin Banks, Salisbury, 1778 (2)

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Estimate
£8,000–£12,000 hammer ≈ $12,082–$18,123
Result
Performance
Sale
Bonhams — Musical Instruments, London, Knightsbridge · 22 May 2013
Record ID
TB-2026-2161561
Record
first seen 25 Jul 2026 · updated 25 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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An English Violin by Benjamin Banks, Salisbury, 1778 (2), An English Violin by Benjamin Banks, Salisbury, 1778 (2). Bonhams, 22 May 2013, lot 13. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-2161561.

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An English Violin by Benjamin Banks, Salisbury, 1778 (2), An English Violin by Benjamin Banks, Salisbury, 1778 (2). Bonhams, 22 May 2013, lot 13. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-2161561.

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