James Radford Coggin
Violin maker
(1930 – 1999)
British musician and artist who emigrated to New York in 1958 and began violin making part-time after attending a course in 1968. Became a full-time maker in the 1980s and established his shop in New York. Specialised particularly in violas. Work popular with musicians, including members of the Tokyo and American string quartets.
Price History
- The auction record for this maker is $7,800 in Mar 2019, for a viola.
- 6 auction price results.
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Instruments
Violin -
1982
New York, NY
Viola -
c. 1974
New York, NY
Viola -
1975
New York, NY
Viola -
1992
New York, NY
Viola -
1994
New York, NY
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