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The violin: its famous makers and their imitators, 1909
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1style; 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.
3Pirot, Claude, Paris, about 1800. Pressenda style and appearance.
5Pons, César, Grenoble, about 1775.
7Pons, ——, Paris, chiefly known as a maker of Guitars.
9Rambaux, 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 1871.
11Rance, Thomas, Brussels, about 1683. Good workmanship, well purfled, flat model.
13Raut, Jean, worked at Rennes about 1760.
15Remy, ——, Paris, about 1760.
17Remy, Jean Mathurin, Paris, 1770–1854.
19Remy, Jules, Paris, 1813–76.
21Remy, ——, London, 1840. Originally from Paris. Copied the old masters with average ability, but unfortunately adopted the pernicious practice of preparing the wood, making his instruments prematurely old without the qualities of healthy age.
23Renaudin, Léopold, Paris, about 1788.
25Renault, Nicolas, an early maker, contemporary with Tywersus.
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