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Dictionary of Violin makers, 1928

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1BIANCHI (Nicolo) — Paris, Aix, Genoa, Nice. Born at Genoa in 1796, died at Nice in 1881. Pupil of Cerutti and Pressenda. His instruments are of good workmanship and possess an excellent tone.
3BIENFAIT (Paul-Emile) — Paris towards 1895. Native of Rouen. Bow maker whose work is not devoid of qualities. Prior to this he was a violinist. Marked: P.-E. Bienfait.
5BISCH (Paul) — Mirecourt. Born in 1893. Pupil of Léon Mougenot and of the firm Caressa and Français. Gand model. Red brown varnish oil on yellow ground. No 467.
7BLAISE — Mirecourt circa 1820. This maker has taught excellent pupils among whom may be mentioned the Sylvestre Brothers of Lyons. His own work is of no great value.
9BLANCHARD (Paul-F.) — Lyons. Born at Mirecourt in 1851, died a few years ago. Good promising make. Red varnish. Stradivarius or Guarnerius models. Pupil of Darte. After spending several years in the workshops of the Sylvestre Brothers, this excellent maker established himself in 1876. Emile Boulangeot is his successor.
11BLANCHI (Albert) — Nice. Born in 1871. Son, pupil and successor in 1899 of the one following. Gold medal in Milan 1906 and London 1908. Own model, artistic and much appreciated make. Very finished workmanship. An excellent tender varnish which varies in shades, generally orange-red, adorns his much valued instruments. No 398.
13BLANCHI (Augustin) — Nice 1828-1899. Father of one above. Well constructed and deservedly esteemed make.
15BOIVIN (Claude) — Paris circa 1750. Ensign: « A la Guitare Royale ». Graceful make, coated with a glistening brown-red varnish. Although it may be regretted that his instruments are lacking as regards size, the sound holes and scroll are particularly well treated. A shell at the base of head and a daisy at the eye of scroll. Rich yellow varnish of supple composition. Nos 15-66.

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