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Dictionary of Violin makers, 1928
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1founded with Barbet the firm « Barbet et Granier » in 1877. In 1910, Barbet retiring, he remained sole proprietor, and in 1922 he left the business to his sons and pupils. His work, although seldom signed and little known, is liked. Exceptionally clever repairer. No 456.
3GRANIER (André) — Marseilles. Born in 1881. Son and successor of the one above. Pupil of M. Brugère and of Louis Bazin, bow maker. Partner of his brother Denis, born at Marseilles in 1893, who has had the same masters. The trading name of the firm is: « Granier Luthier », established in 1922 at Marseilles. Their model suggests the Italian school, although retaining the stamp of the French. The varnish varies much in colour; it is oil, a little thick and transparent. Their own instruments have « Granier » branded on the belly, under the saddle, at the root of the neck, on the ribs and in the peg-box, this independently from the label. No 457. The label No 458 refers to the instruments made under their supervision.
5GRAND-GÉRARD — Mirecourt circa 1800. Common make. Branded at the button. Elongated and large model. Yellow varnish.
7GRANDJON — Mirecourt. Has been somewhat successful in his copies of J.-B. Vuillaume.
9GRANDJON (Jules) — Paris circa 1885. Of no great interest. His label bears « Fabrique de Mirecourt » (Factory). Was established 105, boulevard Sébastopol, and rue de Réraumur, 74.
11GRANDJON (Prosper-Gérard) — Mirecourt circa 1820-1860. Good current make.
13GREILSAMER (L.) — Paris. Contemporary. Author of an interesting book: « The Varnish of Cremona ».
15GROSSET (P.-François) — Paris circa 1750. Ensign « Au Dieu Apollon », rue de la Verrerie. This maker is supposed to have been a pupil of Claude Pierray, although nothing in his work denotes it. Good make.
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