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dictionary of violin makers, 1928
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1la Juiverie and in 1780 he founded the firm: « Alliance Musicale », place du Marché Saint-Jean.
3LAFLEUR (Joseph-René) — Paris 1812-1874. Born in Paris. Son and successor of the one above. Very talented bow maker whose finished work has sometimes been equal to that of Tourte junior.
5LAGARDE (Henri) — Paris. Born at Mirecourt in 1865. After serving his apprenticeship with Darte, he worked with Audinot with whom he remained for thirty-five years, then establishing himself at 47, rue de Cléry, where he is still to be found. His violins are after the Stradivarius model. Manuscript label. Greatly appreciated for his skill as a repairer.
7LAGETTO (Luigi) — Paris circa 1750. Although an Italian, this maker must be placed among those of the French School, his style being that of the Parisian makers of his time, although the Italian spirit is felt in his work. Yellow or pink varnish. He was established in the rue des Saints-Pères and faubourg Saint-Germain, « A la Ville de Crémone ».
9LABERTE-HUMBERT (Brothers) — Mirecourt. One of the oldest French firms, having been established in 1780. Grand Prize and Hors Concours at the different international exhibitions. Model generally after Stradivarius. Gold red or brown red varnish.
11LABERTE (Marc) — Mirecourt. Born in 1880 at Mirecourt. Manages the well-known firm and has at heart the adoption of any new improvements for the benefit of modern violin making of Mirecourt. Owner of a very beautiful set of violins and 'cellos by the great masters Stradivarius, Guarnerius, Amati, etc., he has these models faithfully reproduced, the greatest care being bestowed on their manufacture: hence these instruments are valued. Warm coloured varnish, transparent and of a tender composition, varying according to imitations. Nos 435-436.
13LANGONET (Eugène) — Nantes. Born at Mirecourt in 1875. Served his apprenticeship at first with the Maison Chipot Vuillaume and afterwards with Paul Mangenot. Summoned by the firm of
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