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Hogwood's virginal
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The most beautifully elaborate instruments from the Baroque
3. Hogwood's virginal
Made in 1972, this virginal is a copy of a 1650 instrument built in Antwerp, Belgium. It was owned by the late, great champion of early music Christopher Hogwood. You can bid for it on Thursday 12 March 2015 at Gardiner Houlgate - the Bath Auction Rooms. Estimated price: £8000-12000.
