Bow & Bridge

Brubach, Antoine

1847–1894

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  1. A dictionary of violin makers (n.d.)

    Brubach, Antoine, b. Jan. 22, 1847, Mirecourt; d. 1894. In 1884 appointed head of the business that “A. Klein et Cie.” had just started in Rouen. Made a number of violins, altos, and violoncellos carefully and well. Obtained, as “collaborateur,” the silver medal at the Rouen Exhibition, 1884.

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    2. Browne, John, a maker at the sign of the "Black Lion," Cornhill, London, in 1743. Made good copies of Nicola Amati, cut his scrolls well, but his varnish was hard.
    4. Brubach, Antoine, b. Jan. 22, 1847, Mirecourt; d. 1894. In 1884 appointed head of the business that "A. Klein et Cie." had just started in Rouen. Made a number of violins, altos, and violoncellos carefully and well. Obtained, as "collaborateur," the silver medal at the Rouen Exhibition, 1884.
    6. Brugère, Charles Georges, b. Nov. 10, 1865, at Mirecourt; son of Charles Joseph Brugère, a maker of guitars. Apprenticed, 1878, at Mirecourt, to Etienne Drouin. 1882, went to Lyons to work for two and a half years under Paul Blanchard; then after nine months with Paul Bailly at Paris, entered the workshop of Gand & Bernardel, where he remained from Dec, 1885, till 1892. He succeeded Eugène Henry, Sept. 22, 1892, at 151, rue St. Martin, Paris. As he and three workmen are almost exclusively employed in repairing old instruments, he only makes about twelve new instruments a year; these, whether violins, violas, or violoncellos, are

  2. A dictionary of violin makers (1896)

    Brubach, Antoine, b. Jan. 22, 1847, Mirecourt. In 1884 appointed head of the business that “A. Klein et Cie.” had just started in Rouen. Has made a number of violins, altos, and violoncellos carefully and well. Obtained, as “collaborateur,” the silver medal at the Rouen Exhibition, 1884.

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    2. Browne, John, a maker at the sign of the "Black Lion," Cornhill, London, in 1743. Made good copies of Nicola Amati, cut his scrolls well, but his varnish was hard.
    4. Brubach, Antoine, b. Jan. 22, 1847, Mirecourt. In 1884 appointed head of the business that "A. Klein et Cie." had just started in Rouen. Has made a number of violins, altos, and violoncellos carefully and well. Obtained, as "collaborateur," the silver medal at the Rouen Exhibition, 1884.
    6. Brugère, Charles Georges, b. Nov. 10, 1865, at Mirecourt; son of Charles Joseph Brugère, a maker of guitars. Apprenticed, 1878, at Mirecourt, to Etienne Drouin. 1882, went to Lyons to work for two and a half years under Paul Blanchard; then after nine months with Paul Bailly at Paris, entered the workshop of Gand & Bernardel, where he remained from Dec., 1885, till 1892. He succeeded Eugène Henry, Sept. 22, 1892, at 151, rue St. Martin, Paris. As he and three workmen are almost exclusively employed in repairing old instruments, he only makes about twelve new instruments a year; these, whether violins, violas, or violoncellos, are con-

  3. Dictionary of Violin makers (1928)

    BRUBACH (Antoine) — Rouen circa 1880. Maker not devoid of qualities, who has made violins, violas and ‘cellos signed by Klein, music dealer, …

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    1. BRIÈRE (Pascal) — Rouen circa 1715. This maker, who must have produced little, being scarcely known, was established rue du Petit-Puits.
    3. BRUBACH (Antoine) — Rouen circa 1880. Maker not devoid of qualities, who has made violins, violas and 'cellos signed by Klein, music dealer, in whose employ he was for several years. His work is usually heavy and uneven, although some instruments have genuine qualities. The scroll is thoroughly carved and the sound holes are of good design. He used a red or yellow varnish. Branded A. Klein et Cie, Rouen, apart from the label.
    5. BRUBACH (Charles) — Paris. Born at Mirecourt in 1847. Brother of the one preceding: uncommonly gifted. This maker worked for many years with Gustave Bernardel and for this reason has signed few instruments.

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Places and dates of work
Brubach, Antoine, b. Jan. 22, 1847, Mirecourt; d. 1894. In 1884 appointed head of the business that “A. Klein et Cie.” had just started in Rouen. Made a number of violins, altos, and violoncellos carefully and well. Obtained, as “collaborateur,” the silver medal at the Rouen Exhibition, 1884. reported1
Places and dates of work
Brubach, Antoine, b. Jan. 22, 1847, Mirecourt; d. 1894. In 1884 appointed head of the business that “A. Klein et Cie.” had just started in Rouen. Made a number of violins, altos, and violoncellos carefully and well. Obtained, as “collaborateur,” the silver medal at the Rouen Exhibition, 1884. reported1
Places and dates of work
Brubach, Antoine, b. Jan. 22, 1847, Mirecourt. In 1884 appointed head of the business that “A. Klein et Cie.” had just started in Rouen. Has made a number of violins, altos, and violoncellos carefully and well. Obtained, as “collaborateur,” the silver medal at the Rouen Exhibition, 1884. reported1
Places and dates of work
BRUBACH (Antoine) — Rouen circa 1880. Maker not devoid of qualities, who has made violins, violas and ‘cellos signed by Klein, music dealer, … reported1
Born (date and place)
Born 1847. As printed in the cited source: “Brubach, Antoine, b. Jan. 22, 1847” reported1
Died (date and place)
Died 1894. As printed in the cited source: “Brubach, Antoine, b. Jan. 22, 1847, Mirecourt; d. 1894” reported1

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  1. Stainer, C. (Cecie), 1867-1937, A dictionary of violin makers (London: Novello, n.d.). archive.org, dictionaryofviol00stai. https://archive.org/details/dictionaryofviol00stai.machine textcited for 3 linessource record

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  2. Stainer, C. (Cecie), 1867-1937, A dictionary of violin makers (London: Novello, n.d.). archive.org, dictionaryofviol1899stai. https://archive.org/details/dictionaryofviol1899stai.machine textcited for 1 linesource record

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  3. Stainer, C. (Cecie), 1867-1937, A dictionary of violin makers (London ; New York: Novello, Ewer, 1896). archive.org, dictionaryofviol00stai_0. https://archive.org/details/dictionaryofviol00stai_0.machine textcited for 1 linesource record

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  4. Arnold Sewell, Dictionary of Violin makers (1928). archive.org, dictionaryofviol0000arno. https://archive.org/details/dictionaryofviol0000arno.machine textcited for 1 linesource record

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