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The violin, its famous makers and their imitators, 1887
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1Pierray," which is described in the sale catalogue as "a very beautiful Violin, and as good as a Cremona."
2* PIÈTE, N., Paris, about 1780.
3PIQUE, F. L. about 1788—1822. As a copyist of Stradivari, this maker approached, perhaps, nearest to Nicolas Lupot. It has been supposed that some Violins bearing the name of Pique were made by Lupot, and varnished by Pique. There are several specimens of Pique's instruments upon which have been lavished care and skill of a very high order. Each feature is brought out, while, at the same time, exaggeration, that common error of the copyist, is avoided. The scrolls are well executed, both in point of finish and style; the sound-hole also is cut with precision. Many of his instruments have whole backs, of well-chosen material; the bellies are of a fine quality of wood. The instruments of Pique have long been esteemed, and will grow in reputation. He died in 1822.
4PILLEMENT, Mirecourt. Worked about the end of the last century.
5PIROT, Claude, Paris, about 1800.
6PONS, César, Grenoble, about 1775.
7PONS, ——, Paris, chiefly known as a maker of Guitars.
8RAMBAUX, Claude Victor, born 1809. Worked in early life at Mirecourt, and afterwards in Paris. He was a clever repairer, and gifted with excellent judgment in his treatment of the works of the old masters. He was at one time in the workshop of Gand. He died in 1870.
9RANCE, Thomas, Brussels, about 1683. Good workmanship, well purfled, flat model.
10RAUT, Jean, worked at Rennes about 1760.
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