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The violin, its famous makers and their imitators, 1887
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1proved himself an excellent maker, and was much valued by his famous instructor. He married the daughter of Lupot, and succeeded him in the Rue Croix des Petits Champs in the year 1824. The career of François Gand was one of much activity. As a repairer of the works of the great masters he early obtained a high reputation, and perhaps restored more valuable instruments than any repairer of his time. The care that he took and the judgment which he exercised in endeavouring to bring together the various broken parts of an imperfect instrument, that the original appearance might be maintained as closely as possible, cannot be too highly praised. He often accomplished seeming impossibilities. Splintered cracks were by his ingenuity closed as though no fibre had been severed, while at other times, pieces were inserted so deftly that the most experienced eyes might fail to detect their presence. It was with him a labour of love, and he did not scruple to spend days over work on which others would only spend hours. He made many Violins, several of which were given as prizes at the Paris Conservatoire. They are well-made instruments, though heavy in appearance. They are good serviceable instruments, and, the wood not having been browned by baking or other injurious process, age mellows them greatly. He died in the year 1845.
3Gand, Adolphe, son of François Gand, was instructed by his father, and succeeded, together with his brother, to the old-established house founded by his grandfather. He died several years since.
5Gand, Eugéne, Paris, brother of Adolphe Gand, now living, is a connoisseur of much experience and reputation. Upon the death of his brother Adolphe he entered into partnership with Bernadel Brothers, and still takes an active part in the firm, known as Gand and Bernadel.
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