524 makers. The earliest year printed is 1579, the latest 1924.
Every maker here has Paris in a printed line.
- 1700 to 1735 Bocquay, Jacques
Boquay (Bocquay), Jacques, b. at Lyons. Worked in Paris about 1705-35, was living rue de la Juiverie, 1718, but went to rue d'Argenteuil, 1719. Made too many instruments to finish them with care. His violins are goo…
- 1700 Boquay, Jaques
Boquay, Jaques. — Paris. Geb. zu Lyon, lebte von 1700 bis nach 1736 in Paris.
- 1700 to 1730 Ducheron, Matthieu (Mathurin)
Duchéron, Mathurin. Was a contemporary of Boquay and was working in Paris in 1714, according to the following label: "Mathurin Ducheron, a Paris, 1714."
- 1700 Veron, P. A.
Veron, P. A., Paris—1700.
- 1703 to 1757 Le Pileur, Pierre
LE PILEUR, PIERRE, Paris, 1703 to 1757.
- 1705 to 1735 Bocquay, J.
Bocquay, J., Paris—1705-35.
- 1705 to 1735 Boquay, J.
Boquay, J., Paris, 1705—1735. This maker was famous in his day, and many people like him yet. His model is high, and his varnish is not bad, of a reddish brown, tending to yellow. I do not think much of the tone.
- 1707 Porion, Charles
Porion (Poiron), Charles. — Paris (?). 1707.
- 1708 Feret
FERET, ——, Paris, 1708.
- 1712 Giquelier, Christoforo
Giquelier, Christoforo. — Paris. 1712
- 1714 Ducheron, M.
Ducheron, M., Paris—1714.
- 1714 Duchéron, Mathurin
Duchéron, Mathurin. Was a contemporary of Boquay and was working in Paris in 1714, according to the following label: "Mathurin Ducheron, a Paris, 1714."
- 1714 to 1725 Pierray, C.
Pierray, C., Paris—1714-25-30.
- 1715 to 1762 Feury, François
FEURY (FERRY), FRANÇOIS, Paris, 1715 to 1762.
- 1715 Hotteterre, Martin
Hotteterre, Martin. — Paris. 1715.
- 1716 Bizey, Charles
Bizey, Charles. — Paris. 1716.
- about 1717 Barbey, Guillaume
Barbey, Guillaume. In Paris about 1717. Maker of a bass-viol with six strings at Brussels.
- 1717 Fenouillet, Michel
Fenouillet, Michel. — Paris. 1717
- 1720 Dieulafait
DIEULAFAIT, ——, Paris, 1720.
- 1720 to 1734 Sajot
SAJOT, ——, Paris, 1720 to 1734.
- 1720 Sauvageot
SAUVAGEOT — Paris towards 1720. Medium class work. Small pattern. Large sound holes.
- 1720 to 1750 Veron
Veron, Paris, 1720—1750.
- 1720 to 1750 Véron, Pierre André
Véron, Pierre André. A maker in Paris about 1720-50. His violins show good work; he followed the pattern of the Italian makers.
- 1725 to 1750 Franz, Lupot
Franz Lupot, of Stuttgart, a pupil of his model maker. He worked in his native city from 1725 to 1750, and was the father of the Lupot who eventually became a famous violin maker at Paris.
- 1725 to 1746 Ouvrard, Jean
Ouvrard, Jean. A maker in Paris about 1725-46. Pupil of Claude Pierray. A violoncello is known, beautifully made, with very fine golden-coloured varnish; also a small six-stringed viol dated 1726, and a five-stringed viol labelled "place de l'Ecole, à Paris, 1745."
- 1730 to 1754 Boivin, Claude
Boivin, Claude. A maker in Paris about 1735-53. A violin with rose-coloured varnish was well made and had the label: "Claude Boivin, rue …
- 1730 to 1750 Castagneri, Andrea
CASTAGNERI, Andrea, Paris, about 1735. This Italian maker appears to have settled in Paris. I have seen a Violin by Castagneri, date 1735; flat model, bold outline, and varnish of good quality.
- 1730 to 1770 Louvet, Jean
Louvet, Jean, brother of Pierre Louvet. He worked in Paris about 1730-60. His violins were not well made; they were varnished brown. …
- 1730 to 1760 Nezot
NEZOT, ——, Paris, 1730 to 1760.
- 1731 to 1765 Lelievre, J. C. Pierre
LELIEVRE (LE LIEVRE), J. C. PIERRE, Paris, 1731 to 1765.
- 1734 to 1740 Gavinies, F.
Gavinies, F., Bordeaux and Paris—1734-40-62.
- 1734 to 1813 Panormo, Vincent
PANORMO (Vincent) — Paris 1734-1813. Like Lupot and Aldric, Panormo was one of the cleverest imitators of Stradivarius. Of a wandering disposition, …
- 1735 to 1741 Castagneri, Andrea
CASTAGNERI, ANDREA, Paris, 1735—1741. This maker was a son of above, and made somewhat better instruments than his father. The dates given are those found on two of his instruments.
- 1735 Champion, R.
Champion, R., Paris—1735.
- about 1735 Champion, René
CHAMPION, René, Paris, about 1735. His instruments are well made, and the varnish is of good quality.
- 1735 to 1766 Guersan, L.
Guersan, L., Paris—1735-66.
- 1735 to 1788 Salamon, J. B. D.
Salamon, J. B. D., Paris—1735-88.
- died 1736 Boquay, Jacques
Boquay (Bocquay), Jacques, b. at Lyons. Worked in Paris about 1705-35, was living rue de la Juiverie, 1718, but went to rue d'Argenteuil, 1719. Made …
- 1736 Vaillant, François
Vaillant, François. — Paris. 1736. 1783.
- 1736 Vaillant, François
Vaillant, François. — Paris. 1736. 1783
- 1736 to 1783 Vaillant, François
VAILLANT, FRANÇOIS, Paris, 1736 to 1783.
- 1736 to 1738 Vaillant, François
Vaillant (Vaillot, or Vaillaut), François. A maker in Paris, who, according to his labels, was living in the rue de la Juiverie, 1736-38, and according to the old …
- 1738 Vaillant, F.
Vaillant, F., Paris—1738.
- 1739 to 1760 Grosset, Pierre-François
GROSSET (PIERRE-FRANÇOIS). — Paris, 1739-1760 environ. Élève de Claude Pierray. Lutherie inférieure à celle de son maître. Vernis jaune. Il avait pour enseigne : Au Dieu Apollon. Étiquette manuscrite en caractères romains :
- 1740 Breton, J. V. *)
Breton, J. V. *). — Paris (?). 1740. 1780.
- 1740 to 1784 Chappuy, Nicolas Augustin
Chappuy (Chapuy), Nicolas Augustin. Worked in Paris about 1732-76. His violins are fairly good, generally on a large pattern, the work well finished, the varnish …
- 1740 to 1785 Louvet, Pierre
Louvet, Pierre, brother of Jean Louvet; also worked in Paris about 1740-85. He chiefly made harps, which he signed "P. Louvet à Paris"; …
- 1740 to 1743 Saint-Paul, Pierre
PAUL (Pierre-Saint) — Paris circa 1740. Instruments of the Amati model. Grey-yellow or red varnish. He was established at rue Saint-André-des-Arts. Sign-board: « A la Lyre d’Apollon ». Nos 145-296.
- 1740 to 1780 Tourte
Tourte (père), Paris—1740-80.
- 1740 Véron, Antoine
Véron, Antoine. A maker in Paris in 1740, in the rue de la Juiverie, according to the label in a five-stringed viol in the Paris Conservatoire Collection.
- 1740 to 1777 Wolters, Jean-Mathias
Wolters, Jean-Mathias, Paris, 1740 to 1777.
- 1742 Louvet, P.
Louvet, P., Paris—1742.
- 1743 to 1785 Lambert, Jean-Nicolas
Lambert, Jean Nicolas. A maker in Paris. Was working in rue Michel-le-Comte about 1743-85. The date of his death is not known, but in 1788 the …
- 1743 Ouvrard, J.
Ouvrard, J., Paris—1743.
- 1744 to 1752 Boivin, C.
Boivin, C., Paris—1744-52.
- 1744 to 1765 Grosset, Paul François
GROSSET (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.
- 1745 to 1763 Flette, Benoist
Fletté (or Hetté), Benoist. Worked in Paris about 1756-63. Few of his instruments are known.
- 1745 to 1753 Lagetto, Louis
Lagetto, Louis. An Italian maker who was working in Paris, 1745-53, at the sign of "La ville de Crémone" in the rue des Saints-Pères. He …
- 1745 Louis, Lagetto
Lagetto, Louis. — Paris. 1745. 1753.
- 1745 Louis, Lagetto
Lagetto, Louis. — Paris. 1745. 1753
- 1746 Lesclop, François-Henry
Lesclop, François Henry. — Paris. 1746.
- 1747 Hemsch, Jean
Hemsch, Jean Henri, Paris, 1747. Dean of the Violin Maker's Guild for this year.
- 1747 to 1763 Hemsch, Jean-Henry
HEMSCH, JEAN-HENRY, Paris, 1747 to 1763.
- 1747 Hemsch, Jean Henri
Hemsch, Jean Henri. — Paris. 1747. 1763.
- 1747 Hensch, J. H.
Hensch, J. H., Paris—1747.
- 1747 Hensch, Jean-Henri
Hensch, Jean-Henri. — Paris. 1747. 1763
- born 1747 Tourte
TOURTE (Francois). French violin-bow maker, B. Paris, 1747. D. Paris, April, 1835. Invented the violin-bow now in use. These bows are famous for their fine workmanship and extreme lightness and elasticity. They invariably fetch good prices, and have been valued at all prices between £30 and £3.
- 1748 Charle
CHARLE. Paris in 1748.
- born 1749 Léopold, Renaudin
RENAUDIN, LEOPOLD.—Paris. Born Mirecourt 1749. Guillotined during the French Revolution 1795. He used various labels; one of large size with …
- born 1749 Léopold, Renaudin
RENAUDIN, Léopold; b. 1749, at Mirecourt; guillotined, May 7, 1795. He settled in Paris, living in the Rue St. Honoré from 1776 till his death, at the sign of "Aux amateurs"; fairly good violins, but too much arched; varnish almost black in colour; excellent double-basses.
- born 1749 Léopold, Renaudin
Renaudin, Léopold; b. 1749, at Mirecourt; guillotined, May 7, 1795. He settled in Paris, living in the Rue St Honoré from 1776 till his death at the sign of "Aux amateurs"; fairly good violins, but too much arched; varnish almost black in colour; excellent double-basses.
- born 1749 Renaudin, Leopold
Renaudin, Léopold, b. 1749, at Mirecourt; guillotined May 7, 1795. He settled in Paris, living in the rue St-Honoré from 1776 till his death, …
- 1749 Somer, N.
Somer, N., Paris—1749.
- 1750 Bechon
BECHON — Paris and Rouen towards 1750. Little known.
- about 1750 Bertet, Joseph
BERTET (Joseph) — Paris and Nantes circa 1750. His ensign « Au Roi David ». His work is good in spite of the fact that no great value is attached to it. He used a thick yellow varnish. According to his labels he was established in the rue St-Roch and rue Dauphine.
- 1750 Bourdet, J.
BOURDET (J.) — Paris 1750. Current work.
- 1750 to 1752 Bourdet, Jacques
Bourdet, Jacques. A maker in Paris 1751-52. His instruments are fairly well made.
- 1750 Bourgeois
BOURGEOIS — Paris towards 1750. Few instruments by this maker are found. Golden-yellow varnish, sometimes red. It may be that this maker and Seraphin Bourgeois of Geneva are in reality the same person.
- about 1750 Duchesne, Nicholas
DUCHESNE, NICHOLAS. — Paris; about 1750. Branded instruments of no great merit.
- 1750 to 1760 Feury
FEURY or Ferry, François, son-in-law of Leclerc the violin-maker. Paris about 1750-60; violins small pattern, the sound-holes small, varnish red, work good.
- about 1750 Fleury, Jean-François
FLEURY (Jean-François) — Paris circa 1750. Less interesting make than that of the one above. Small model.
- 1750 to 1760 Frebrunet, Jean
Frebrunet, Jean. A maker in Paris about 1750-60. His violins show carefully finished work, with a yellow-brown oil varnish of good effect. In a violin was the label: "Joannes Frebrunet, 1760."
- about 1750 Gaffino, Joseph
GAFFINO (Joseph) — Paris circa 1750. « A la Musette de Colin ». Pupil of Castagneri, as per. his label. This maker has produced charming instruments, slightly arched, of the old Paris type, in which his Italian origin is felt. Small pattern, yellow or pink varnish. No 112.
- about 1750 Koliker
KOLIKER, —— Paris, a noted maker and collector, about 1750.
- 1750 L'Empereur, J. B.
L'Empereur, J. B., Paris—1750.
- 1750 L'Empereur, Jean Baptiste
L'Empereur, Jean Baptiste. A maker in Paris in 1750, who left few instruments.
- 1750 to 1789 Louvet, Jean II
LOUVET, JEAN II, Paris, 1750 to 1789.
- 1750 Louvet, Jean II (»Louvet le jeune«)
Louvet, Jean II (»Louvet le jeune«). — Paris. 1750. 1789
- about 1750 Salomon, Jean Baptiste
SALOMON, Jean Baptiste, Deshayes, Paris, about 1750.
- 1750 to 1800 Socquet, Louis
Socquet, Louis. A maker in Paris about 1750-80; he worked at the sign of 'Au Génie de l'harmonie.' His instruments are not well made. A …
- 1750 Soquer, Louis
SOQUER, Louis, Paris, 1750. Neat workmanship. Narrow pattern; long middle bouts; yellow varnish.
- 1751 to 1791 Fleury, Benoist
Fleury, Benoist. A maker in Paris in the rue des Boucheries about 1751-91. He made fairly good violins. An alto dated 1751 is known and …
- 1751 to 1791 Fleury, Benoit
FLEURY, BENOIT, Paris, 1751 to 1791.
- 1752 Grou
GROU. — Paris 1752. Il est connu par la viole à manivelle¹ indiquée au catalogue de la collection Arrigoni (Milan 1881), et par une petite vielle de 1752.
- 1752 Vincent, Dionisius
Vincent, Dionisius. — Paris. 1752
- 1753 Bessard, L.
Bessard, L., Paris—1753.
- 1753 Bessard, Louis
Bessard, Louis. — Paris. 1753.
- 1753 to 1824 Cousineau, Georges
COUSINEAU, GEORGES (OR PIERRE JOSEPH), Paris, 1769 to 1788.
- 1753 Lagetto, L.
Lagetto, L., Paris—1753.
- about 1753 Lagetto, Luigi
LAGETTO, Luigi, Paris, about 1753.
- 1753 Prudhomme, Jean Pierre
Prudhomme, Jean Pierre. — Paris. 1753.
- 1753 Rol
ROL, ——, Paris, 1753.
- 1754 Bertet, Joseph R.
Bertet, Joseph R. — Paris. 1754.
- 1754 Delanoe, Pierre Jean
DELANOE, Pierre Jean. Paris, 1754.
- 1754 Ruelle, P.
Ruelle, P., Paris—1754.
- 1754 Ruelle, Pierre
Ruelle, Pierre. — Paris. 1754.
- 1755 to 1789 Gaffino, J.
Gaffino, J., Paris—1755-89.
- 1755 to 1789 Le Jeune, François
LE JEUNE, FRANÇOIS, Paris, 1755 to 1789.
- 1755 to 1807 Namy, Jean Théodore
NAMY, Jean Théodore. Paris, 1755-1807; fine restorer; worked for Salomon's widow in Paris.
- 1756 Cliquot, L. A.
Cliquot, L. A., Paris—1756.
- 1756 Cliquot, Louis-Alexandre
Cliquot, Louis Alexandre. — Paris. 1756.
- 1756 Germain, Louis
Germain, Louis. — Paris. 1756
- 1756 to 1795 Renaudin, Leopold
RENAUDIN, LEOPOLD, Gent, Paris, b. Mirecourt, 1756, d. 1795.
- 1756 Richard, Robert
Richard, Robert. — Paris. 1756.
- 1757 Grosset, P. F.
Grosset, P. F., Paris—1757.
- 1757 Henry, J.-B.
HENRY (J.-B.) — Paris 1757 to circa 1830. Clean work. Branded. Was established 175, rue Saint-Martin.
- 1757 to 1833 Lafleur
LAFLEUR (Jacques) — Paris 1757-1833. Very fine and finished, this make is sought after. Good class bow maker, he has left a number of excellent sticks. He has been established at 30, rue de
- 1757 Perton
PERTON, ——, Paris, 1757.
- 1758 to 1816 Fourrier, François Nicolas (genannt »Nicolas de Paris«)
Fourrier, François Nicolas (genannt »Nicolas de Paris«). — Paris. Geb. 5. October 1758. † 1816.
- 1758 to 1816 Fourrier, François Nicolas (known as "Nicolas of Paris")
FOURRIER, FRANÇOIS NICOLAS (known as "Nicolas of Paris").—Paris. Born in 1758; died 1816. He was a first-rate maker, but is little known amongst English dealers and players, who …
- 1758 to 1816 Nicolas, François-Fourrier
Nicolas, François-Fourrier (gen. Nicolas de Paris)1). — Paris. Geb. 5. Okt. 1758 in Mirecourt, † 1816
- born 1758 Nicolas, Lupot
LUPOT, Nicolas, son of François born at Stuttgart in 1758, removed with his father to Orleans in 1770. He established himself in Paris …
- 1758 to 1824 Nicolas, Lupot
LUPOT, NICOLAS, Orleans, Paris, b. Stuttgart, 1758, d. 1824. Son and pupil of François Lupot, with whom he came to Orleans at the age of …
- born 1758 Nicolas, Lupot
LUPOT, Nicolas, son of François, born at Stuttgart in 1758, removed with his father to Orleans in 1770. He established himself in Paris …
- 1758 to 1822 Pique, François-Louis
PIQUE, FRANÇOIS LOUIS.—Paris. Born near Mirecourt, 1758. Died 1822. One of the best known Paris makers, he early acquired a good reputation, and …
- 1758 Richard, R.
Richard, R., Paris—1758.
- 1758 to 1790 Ève, Jacques Charles
Eve, Jacques Charles. A maker in Paris about 1770-90. His violins look as if they were made on a German model, very arched, with small sound, …
- 1759 Louvet, J.
Louvet, J., Paris—1759.
- 1760 to 1832 Lafleur, J.
Lafleur, J., Paris—1760-1832.
- 1760 to 1780 Leclerc, J. N.
Leclerc, J. N. Worked in Paris, 1760-80, in connection with the "Quinze-Vingt," thereby enjoying various privileges, such as not having …
- 1760 to 1777 Leclerc, Joseph Nicolas
LECLERC, JOSEPH NICOLAS, Paris, 1760 to 1777.
- about 1760 Mast, J.-L.
MAST (J.-L.) — Paris circa 1760. Quite good workmanship. Thick dark red varnish. Branded.
- 1760 Michelot, Jacques-Pierre
Michelot, Jacques-Pierre. — Paris. 1760. 1800
- 1760 to 1780 Piete, N.
Piete, N., Paris—1760-80.
- born 1760 Piète, Noël
Piète, Noël. — Paris. Geb. um 1760, lebte noch 1810
- 1760 to 1800 Remy, Mathurin-François
Remy, Mathurin François. A maker in Paris, first in the rue Sainte-Marguerite-Saint-Antoine about 1760, and then in rue Tiquetonne, 1775-91. He made instruments similar to those of Guersan and Gaviniès, with yellow-brown varnish.
- 1760 Remy, Mathurin Franç
Remy, Mathurin Franç. 1760. 1800. Paris.
- about 1760 Tourte
TOURTE — Paris circa 1760. Father of the two bow makers above mentioned. A talented bow maker who, it is thought, changed the rack used for tightening the hair by a screw and screw nut. This very important improvement in all probability took place at a much earlier date.
- about 1760 Vaillant, François
VAILLANT (François) — Paris circa 1760. Dark yellow varnish. Robust work, high arching. Boquay style.
- died 1761 Galland, Jean
Galland, Jean. A maker in Paris, rue St.-Honoré, about 1744-50. He died before 1761. His widow continued the business at the same address till about 1779.
- 1761 Heinle, J.
Heinle, J. A maker in Paris. Only one violin, dated 1761, of his is known.
- 1761 Hemsch, Guillaume
Hemsch, Guillaume, Paris, 1761. Dean of the Violin Makers' Guild for this year.
- 1761 Hensch, G.
Hensch, G., Paris—1761.
- died 1761 Lambert, J.-N.
LAMBERT (J.-N.) — Paris, 1740-1780. Work generally heavy. Made all sorts of instruments. Flat model, yellow varnish. Branded at button. No 194.
- died 1761 Lambert, Jean-Nicolas
Lambert, Jean Nicolas. — Paris. 1731. † vor 1761.
- 1762 to 1794 Chappuy, N. A.
Chappuy, N. A., Paris—1762-94.
- 1762 to 1789 Lefebvre, Toussaint-Nicolas-Germain
LEFEBVRE (LEFEBVRE), TOUSSAINT-NICOLAS-GERMAIN, Paris, 1762 to 1789.
- 1762 Lefèvre, Touss
Lefèvre, Touss. Nic. G. 1762. 1789. Paris.
- 1763 to 1789 Henocq, Jean
HENOCQ (HENOC), JEAN, Paris, 1763 to 1789.
- 1765 to 1843 Aldric, Jean-François
ALDRIC (Jean-François) — Paris 1765-1843. Born at Miremont. First class make. Imitator of Stradivarius. His varnish, of a beautiful orange red or …
- 1765 to 1843 Aldrich, Jean Francois
ALDRICH, JEAN FRANCOIS, Paris, b. Mirecourt 1765, d. 1843.
- about 1765 Chapuy, Augustinus
CHAPUY, Augustinus, Paris, about 1765. His instruments are chiefly of large pattern; nearly all are branded on the button, in a similar manner …
- 1765 Cliquot, H.
Cliquot, H., Paris—1765.
- about 1765 Cliquot, Henri
CLIQUOT, Henri, Paris, about 1765.
- 1765 to 1791 Fent, François
FENT (François) — Paris circa 1780. Made after the Stradivarius model, the instruments by this maker are much appreciated by their owners. …
- about 1765 Nadermann, Jean-Henri
NADERMANN (Jean-Henri) — Paris circa 1765. Worked at: « A la Clef d'Or », rue de la Loi, opposite the house of Ménars. Harp maker. His name is found in violins of no great character. His harps secure high prices from collectors of old furniture.
- 1765 to 1790 Saint-Paul, Antoine
Saint-Paul, Antoine. A maker in Paris about 1765-90. He was son-in-law and successor of Louis Guersan, and worked at the sign of "Au luth royal" …
- 1766 Chatelain, Français
Chatelain, Français. — Paris. 1766. 1799.
- 1767 Larue, Pierre
Larue, Pierre, Mathieu. — Paris. 1767
- 1767 to 1770 Larue, Pierre Mathieu
Larue, Pierre Mathieu. — Paris. 1767.
- 1768 to 1773 Hénoc, Jean (? Georges Bienaimé)
Hénoc (Hénocq), Jean (? Georges Bienaimé). A maker in Paris from 1768 to about 1790. Lived in the rue Seine-Saint-Germain.
- 1768 to 1828 Lété, Simon
Lété, Simon. — Paris. Geb. um 1768, † nach 1828.
- 1768 to 1789 Saint-Paul, Antoine
PAUL (Antoine-Saint) — Paris circa 1770. Successor of Guersan. Very pretty make of the xviiiith century Parisian School. His sign-board was: « Au Luth Royal ».
- 1769 Cousineau, Georges (nach andern: Pierre-Joseph)
Cousineau, Georges (nach andern: Pierre-Joseph). — Paris. 1769. 1788
- 1770 to 1790 Eve
Eve, Jacques Charles (?) A maker in Paris about 1770-90. His violins look as if they were made on a German model, very arched, …
- 1770 Huel, Henri
Huel, Henri. — Paris. 1770. 1783.
- about 1770 Michelot, J.-Pierre
MICHELOT (J.-Pierre) — Paris circa 1770. Ordinary workmanship. Maker of lutes and viols.
- 1770 to 1854 Remy, Jean-Mathurin
Remy, Jean Mathurin. — Paris. Geb. in Paris (Rue Tiquetonne). 1770, † 1854.
- about 1770 Thierrot, Prudent
THIERROT (Prudent) — Paris circa 1770. Maker of all sorts of instruments.
- 1771 Moers, Jean Henri
Moers, Jean Henri. — Paris. 1771.
- 1772 to 1811 Renault Et Chatelain
RENAULT ET CHATELAIN, Paris, 1772 to 1811.
- died 1772 Salomon, Jean-Baptist-Deshayes
Salomon, Jean Baptist Deshayes. — Paris. 1740. † um 1772.
- 1772 to 1775 Thierirot, Prudent
THIERIROT, PRUDENT, Paris, 1772 to 1775.
- 1772 Thierriot, P.
Thierriot, P., Paris—1772.
- 1772 to 1775 Thierriot, Prudent
Thierriot, Prudent, Paris, 1772 to 1775.
- 1773 Hénoc, J.
Hénoc, J., Paris—1773.
- 1773 to 1790 Laurent, Louis Sigismond
Laurent, Louis Sigismond. A maker in Paris about 1773-90. He worked at the sign "Au Cytre Allemand." In a theorbo with yellow varnish was the label: "Laurent luthier passage de Saumont, rue Montmartre près l'égout à Paris, 1774."
- 1774 to 1837 François, Lupot
Lupot, François, son of François Lupot (1736-1804); b. 1774, Orléans; d. Feb. 4, 1837, Paris. From 1815 until his death he worked in Paris …
- 1774 to 1837 François, Lupot
Lupot, François. * 1774, † 1837. Paris.
- 1774 to 1837 Lupot, F.
Lupot, F., Paris—1774-1837.
- 1774 to 1837 Lupot, François II
Lupot, François II. — Paris. Geb. in Orleans 1774, † 4. Febr. 1837.
- 1774 Nadermann, Jean
Nadermann, Jean Henri, Paris, 1774. Dean of the Paris Violin Makers' Guild for this year. He was not a violin maker, but one of a family of harp makers.
- 1774 Pillement, F.
Pillement (Pillementi), F. — Paris. 1774. 1831.
- 1775 to 1785 Chibon, Jean Robert
Chibon, Jean Robert. A maker in Paris, in the rue de la Comtesse d'Artois, 1775-79; and in rue de la Grande Truanderie, 1783-85. His instruments, which are not valuable, are seldom seen; two altos and a bass are known, he used brown varnish.
- 1775 Delaunay
DELAUNAY, ——, Paris, 1775.
- 1775 to 1783 Gonnet, Pierre Jean
Gonnet, Pierre Jean. Paris, 1775-83.
- 1775 to 1777 Guédon, Jacques Antoine
Guédon, Jacques Antoine. A maker in Paris; working, 1775-77, in rue de la Tissanderie; and, 1779-83, in rue Barillerie.
- 1775 Henocq, Francois
Henocq, Francois. — Paris. 1775. 1789.
- 1775 to 1790 Huet, Henri
HUET, Henri. Paris, 1775-90; good workmanship.
- 1775 to 1777 Hénoc, François
Hénoc (or Hénocq), François. A maker in Paris, rue Jacob, 1775-77, and rue des Saints-Pères, 1779-89.
- 1775 to 1800 Lecomte, Antoine
Lecomte (or Fouquet-Lecomte), Antoine. Was working in Paris, rue des Fossés, Saint-Germain-des-Prés, about 1775-1800.
- 1775 to 1783 Lecuyer, Pierre
Lecuyer, Pierre. A maker in Paris, rue des Fossés-Saint-Jacques, 1775-83.
- about 1775 Lejeune, Charles
LEJEUNE (Charles) — Paris circa 1775. « Au Dieu de l’Harmonie ». Ordinary. Chiefly dealer and repairer.
- 1775 to 1791 Paris, Claude
Paris, Claude. A maker at Paris, in the rue du Roulle-St.-Honoré, 1775-91. In 1816 was joined by his nephew. In a violin, on which the purfling was a zig-zag pattern, both back and front, with spirit varnish, a red-yellow colour, was the label: "Claude Paris, luthier, rue du Roulle à Paris, 1780."
- 1775 Perou, Nicolas
Perou, Nicolas. — Paris. 1775. 1790
- 1775 to 1788 Prevot, P. Charles
PREVOT (PREVOST), P. CHARLES, Paris, 1775 to 1788.
- 1775 Prieur, Claude Edm
Prieur, Claude Edm. Jean. — Paris. 1775. 1789.
- 1775 to 1777 Prieur, Claude Edme Jean
Prieur, Claude Edme Jean. Was working in Paris, in rue de la Pelleterie, 1775-77, and in rue de la Calandre, 1779-89.
- 1775 to 1779 Péron, Nicolas
Péron (or Perou), Nicolas. A maker in Paris, living in rue de l'Arbre-sec, 1775-79; rue Mauconseil, 1783; place de la Comédie française, 1785; and …
- 1775 Renault, Sebastien B.
Renault, Sebastien B. — Paris. 1775. 1804.
- 1775 to 1805 Renault, Sébastien
Renault, Sébastien. A maker in Paris about 1775 to 1805, living in the rue de Braque. Cithers of his are known dated 1779, 1786, and 1804; …
- 1775 to 1800 Tiphanon
Tiphanon (Thiphanon), Jean François Worked in Paris, in rue St.-Thomas du-Louvre, from 1775 to 1800. Label: "Tiphanon, rue St.-Thomas-du-Louvre, à Paris, 1780."
- 1775 to 1800 Tiphanon, Jean François
Tiphanon (Thiphanon), Jean François. Worked in Paris, in rue St.-Thomas-du-Louvre, from 1775 to 1800. Label: 'Tiphanon, rue St.-Thomas-du-Louvre, à Paris, 1780.'
- about 1775 Vibert
VIBERT — Paris circa 1775. Light red varnish. Pierray style.
- 1775 to 1783 Vibert, J. B.
Vibert, J. B. A maker in Paris, 1775-83, in rue de Seine.
- 1776 to 1789 Allard, Francois
Allard, François. A maker in Paris from 1776 to 1783, in the place Maubert, then (1788-89) at 9, rue du Petit-Pont. Few of his instruments are known.
- 1776 Le Jeune, Jean Charles
LE JEUNE, Jean Charles. Paris in 1776; succeeded by his nephew, Guillaume Martin, in 1822.
- 1776 to 1830 Martin, Guillaume
MARTIN (Guillaume) — Paris circa 1830. Nephew and pupil of Lejeune. Good make.
- died 1776 Somer, Nicolas
Somer, Nicolas. A maker in Paris about 1725-50.
- 1776 Tourte, Xavier
Tourte, Xavier. — Paris. 1776. 1786.
- died 1776 Villars, Paul
Villars, Paul. — Paris. 1741. † vor 1776.
- 1777 to 1789 Bachelier, Jean Gaspard
Bachelier, Jean Gaspard. A maker in Paris, in the rue de la Tissanderie, 1777, and in the place Baudoyer, 1783-89. His instruments show inferior workmanship.
- 1777 to 1800 Chatelain, François
Chatelain, François. A maker in Paris about 1777-91, first at 9, rue de Braque, then in the rue de Berry. An instrument of his is dated 1783, with his name; two valuable violins are also known, in an excellent state of preservation. He sometimes made instruments in association with S. Renault, labels dated 1781 and 1791 having their names, "Renault et Chatelain."
- 1777 to 1778 Cuny
CUNY, ——, Paris, 1777 to 1778.
- 1777 to 1791 Krupp, Pierre
Krupp, Pierre. Worked in Paris, rue St.-Honoré, 1777-91; he also made harps.
- 1777 to 1789 Nermel, J. M.
NERMEL, J. M. Paris, 1777-89.
- 1778 Challiot, Antoine
Challiot, Antoine. — Paris. 1778. 1816
- 1779 Michel, Pacherele
Pacherele, Michel. — Paris. 1779. 1780.
- about 1779 Michel, Pacherele
PACHERELE, Michel, Paris, about 1779.
- 1779 Michel, Pacherele
PACHERELE, Michel. A maker in Paris in 1779; followed Guersan; slightly arched; yellow varnish.
- about 1779 Michel, Pacherele
PACHERELE, Michel, Paris, about 1779.
- about 1779 Michel, Pacherele
PACHERELE, Michel, Paris, about 1779.
- 1779 Pacherele, M.
Pacherele, M., Paris—1779.
- 1779 to 1800 Pacherele, Michel
Pacherele, Michel. A maker in Paris in 1779. He followed the pattern of Guersan. His instruments were fairly well made, slightly arched, with yellow varnish. His name is branded on the top of the back, and he used a MS. label: "Michel Pacherele, luthier rue d'Argenteuil à Paris, 1779."
- about 1780 Champion, J.-B.
CHAMPION (J.-B.) — Paris circa 1780. Probably the son of the one above. Same work.
- about 1780 Cousineau, Jacques-Georges
COUSINEAU (Jacques-Georges) — Paris circa 1780.
- about 1780 Cousineau, Pierre-Joseph
COUSINEAU (Pierre-Joseph) — Paris circa 1780. « A la Victoire ». Son of the afore-mentioned. Was harpist at the Opera and has signed some instruments which are esteemed, like those of his father.
- about 1780 Léopold, Renaudin
RENAUDIN (Léopold) — Paris circa 1780. Sign-board : « Aux Amateurs ». Good Parisian make, of the second order however, this maker having been …
- 1780 Perrault
PERRAULT — Paris 1780. Nice make. Little known.
- about 1780 Prieur, Claude
PRIEUR (Claude) — Paris circa 1780. Little known.
- about 1780 Tourte, A n
TOURTE Aîné (Xavier) — Paris circa 1780. Bow maker of repute whose production has been as great as it has been unequal. Some of his works are remarkable.
- about 1780 Walter, Jean
WALTER (Jean) — Paris circa 1780. Rue Saint-Denis. Little known.
- 1783 Champion, Jean Baptiste
Champion, Jean Baptiste. A maker in Paris in 1783.
- 1783 to 1840 Clément, J. L.
Clément, J. L. A maker in Paris [address hidden]. His violins are now much valued by amateurs, although it is said that …
- 1783 to 1785 Deschamps, Claude
DESCHAMPS, Claude. Paris, 1783-85.
- 1783 to 1847 Elément, Jean Laurent
Elément, Jean Laurent. Working in Paris in 1783. See "Clément."
- 1783 to 1785 Fleuri, Jean François
Fleuri (Fleury), Jean François. Was working in Paris, 1783-5.
- 1783 Guillaume, François
Guillaume, François. — Paris. 1783. 1789.
- 1783 to 1820 Koliker, Jean Gabriel
Koliker, Jean Gabriel. Worked in Paris, 1783-99, in rue des Fossés-Saint-Germain-des-Prés; in 1800 he moved to 24, rue Croix-des-petits-Champs. Ch. F. Gand bought his business in 1820. It is doubtful if he made any new instruments, but he was an extremely clever repairer of old ones.
- 1783 to 1789 Lefèvre, Toussaint Nicolas Germain
Lefèvre (Lefebvre), Toussaint Nicolas Germain. A maker in Paris in rue du Cimetière Saint-Jean about 1783-89.
- 1783 to 1800 Simon, Claude
Simon, Claude. A maker in Paris, rue de Grenelle-Saint-Honoré, 1783-88.
- 1783 Thériot, J. B.
Thériot, J. B. A maker in Paris in 1783.
- 1783 Thériot, Jean-Baptiste
Thériot (Thierriot), Jean-Baptiste. — Paris, 1783
- 1785 to 1820 Cahusac
CAHUSAC — Paris and London towards 1820. Arched instruments, unpurflled. Yellow varnish.
- about 1785 Lejeune, Louis
LEJEUNE (Louis) — Paris circa 1785. Same as above.
- 1785 to 1788 Pardi
PARDI, ——, Paris, 1785 to 1788.
- 1786 Duménil, N.
Duménil, N. A maker in Paris. A violin of his, dated 1786, is known.
- 1787 to 1823 Chanot, Francis
Chanot, Francis. — Paris. Geb. 1787 oder 1788 zu Mirecourt, † 1823 zu Brest (Rochefort).
- 1787 to 1845 Gand, Charles-François (»Gand père«)
Gand, Charles-François (»Gand père«). — Paris. Geb. in Versailles am 5. Aug. 1787, † 10. Mai 1845 in Paris
- 1788 to 1824 Chanot, F.
Chanot, F., Mirecourt and Paris—1788-1824.
- 1788 to 1800 Droulot
DROULOT (DROULEAU), ——, Paris, 1788 to 1800.
- 1788 Joseph, Bassot
BASSOT (JOSEPH.) — A Paris, rue Chabannais, n° 1, dès 1788 :
- about 1788 Léopold, Renaudin
RENAUDIN, Léopold, Paris, about 1788.
- about 1788 Léopold, Renaudin
Renaudin, Léopold, Paris, about 1788.
- about 1788 Léopold, Renaudin
RENAUDIN, Léopold, Paris, about 1788.
- 1788 to 1822 Pique, F. L.
Pique, F. L., Paris—1788-1822.
- died 1789 Gaffino, Giuseppe
Gaffino, Giuseppe. An Italian, a pupil of Castagnery, who worked in Paris, rue des Prouvaires, about 1745-83; his widow was still living at the same address in 1789. His violins are carefully made and he used pale red or yellow varnish. An alto of large
- 1791 to 1841 Savart, Felix
Savart, Felix. — Paris. Geb. in Mézières 30. Juni 1791, † in Paris 1841
- 1793 to 1858 Henry, Jean Baptiste Felix
HENRY, JEAN BAPTISTE FELIX, Paris, b. 1793, d. 1858.
- 1795 to 1833 Pirot, Claude
PIROT, CLAUDE.—Paris; about 1800-30. An exceptionally good workman. The instruments are of Stradivari character, but less stereotyped and more Italian looking than the average French violin of the period. Varnish red or red-brown. He used a small
- 1796 to 1881 Bianchi, Nicolo
BIANCHI (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.
- 1798 Pacinni, Nicolo
Pacinni, Nicolo. — Paris. 1798
- 1798 to 1875 Vuillaume, J. B.
Vuillaume, J. B., Paris—1798-1875.
- 1798 to 1875 Vuillaume, Jean-Baptiste
Vuillaume, Jean-Baptiste, famous violin-maker; b. Mirecourt, Dept. of Vosges, France, Oct. 7, 1798; d. Paris, Mar. 19, 1879. He came of a family of violin-makers, and learned the trade from his father, Claude …
- 1798 to 1875 Vuillaume, Jean-Baptiste
Vuillaume, Jean-Baptiste, famous violin-maker; b. Mirecourt, Dept. of Vosges, France, Oct. 7, 1798; d. Paris, Mar. 19, 1879. He came of a family of violin-makers, and learned the trade from his father, Claude …
- 1800 Flambeau, Pierre
FLAMBEAU (Pierre) — Paris towards 1800. Good workmanship. Not very satisfactory yellow brown varnish, branded at button.
- 1800 to 1864 Fonclauze, Jos
Fonclauze, Jos. * 1800, † 1864. Paris.
- 1800 to 1878 Maire
MAIRE (Nicolas) — Paris 1800-1878. Bow maker, pupil of Lafleur. Strong bows, careful work but a little heavy.
- died 1800 Naderman, Jean-Henri
NADERMAN (NADERMANN), JEAN-HENRI, Paris, 1772, d. about 1800
- about 1800 Nancy, Jean Théodore
NANCY, JEAN THÉODORE.—Paris; to about 1800. Chiefly known as a clever repairer.
- about 1800 Palate
PALATE — Paris circa 1800. Ordinary workmanship.
- 1800 to 1863 Paquette, Sébastien
Paquette, Sébastien. — Paris. Geb. in Mirecourt 1800, † Paris 1863
- 1800 to 1863 Paquotte, Sébastien
PAQUOTTE (Sébastien) — Paris 1800-1863. Handsome make. Lived at 51, rue de la Harpe.
- 1800 to 1863 Paquotte S
Paquotte, Sébastien, b. 1800, Mirecourt; d. 1863, Paris. In 1830 he founded the business in Paris, at 51, rue de la Harpe, afterwards moving to 20, rue de l'École de Medicine. His son, Sébastien, b. Sept. 13, 1843, was not a violin maker, but studied violin playing at the Paris Conservatoire.
- 1800 to 1871 Rambeaux, Claude-Victor
RAMBEAUX (Claude-Victor) — Paris 1800-1871. Pupil of François Gand. Like his master he tried to modify the central thickness of the belly, but these experiments were no more
- 1800 Wongelli, Ivrontigny
WONGELLI (Ivrontigny) — Paris 1800. Fairly good make. Yellow varnish.
- 1801 to 1883 Chanot, Georges I.
Chanot, Georges I. — Paris. Geb. in Mirecourt 26. März 1801, † in Courcelles 10. Jan. 1883.
- 1802 to 1870 Bernardel, Auguste-Sebastien-Philippe
BERNARDEL (Auguste-Sebastien-Philippe) — Paris 1802-1870. Born at Mirecourt. Pupil of Lupot, this master is looked upon as one of the best of the French School. …
- 1802 to 1866 Bernardel, S. P.
Bernardel, S. P., Paris—1802-66.
- 1802 Poux, Jacques
Poux, Jacques. — Paris. 1802
- 1803 to 1859 Henry, C.
Henry, C., Paris—1803-59.
- 1803 to 1859 Henry, Carolus
Henry, Charles, called Carolus, second son of Jean Baptiste Henry; b. 1803; d. 1859. Pupil of his father, to whose business in Paris he succeeded in 1831; he made a large number of violins, altos, and viol…
- 1803 to 1859 Henry, Charles
Henry, Charles, called Carolus, second son of Jean Baptiste Henry; b. 1803; d. 1859. Pupil of his father, to whose business in Paris he …
- 1803 to 1859 Henry, Charles (gen. Carolus)
Henry, Charles (gen. Carolus). — Paris. Geb. 1803, † 1859 in Paris.
- 1803 to 1859 Henry, Charles-Carolus
HENRY (Charles-Carolus) — Paris 1803-1859. Son and pupil of the one above. His work is much more finished. Red varnish on yellow ground. No 285.
- 1803 to 1813 Pirot, C.
Pirot, C., Paris—1803-13.
- 1804 to 1858 Thibout, G.-Adolphe
THIBOUT (G.-Adolphe) — Paris 1804-1858. Father of one preceding, pupil and successor of Jacques-Pierre. Work less interesting. Red brown varnish.
- 1804 to 1858 Thibout, G. A.
Thibout, G. A., Paris—1804-58.
- 1804 to 1858 Thibout, Gabriel Adolphe
Thibout, Gabriel Adolphe, son of Jacques Pierre Thibout; b. 1804, at Paris; d. there, June 14, 1858. He assisted his father a long time and finally …
- 1806 to 1871 Rambaux, C. V.
Rambaux, C. V., Mirecourt, Caen, and Paris—1806-71.
- 1806 to 1871 Rambaux, Claude-Victor
RAMBAUX, CLAUDE VICTOR.—Paris. Born 1806. Died 1871. Worked with Moitessier and later with Thibout and Gand. Began business on his own account …
- born 1807 Maucotel, C. (born 1807)
Maucotel, C. (born 1807), Paris—1834; London—1844-60.
- 1807 to 1856 Thibout, J. P.
Thibout, J. P., Paris—1807-56.
- 1808 to 1876 Jacquot, C.
Jacquot, C., Mirecourt, Nancy, and Paris—1808-76.
- 1808 to 1874 Salzard, Francois
SALZARD, FRANCOIS.—Paris, Mirecourt. Born 1808. Died 1874. Mirecourt style of work. Yellow-brown varnish. Tone powerful. Name often written or branded inside the backs. There was a D. Salzar, probably his father. A son, Ernest André, worked in Moscow and St. Petersburg where he died in 1897.
- 1809 Fida, Anton
Fida, Anton. — Paris. 1809
- 1809 Garceux, L.
Garceux, L. — Paris. 1809.
- born 1810 Calot, b
Calot (Callot), b. 1810, Mirecourt. First worked under Clément in Paris, but in 1830 went into partnership with Augière. His instruments were beautifully made and had a fine tone.
- 1810 to 1830 Eulry, Eury A
Eury. A violin bow maker in Paris about 1810-30. He was working at 20, rue des Lyonnais-Saint-Jacques in 1820. His bows are justly celebrated, and are thought to rival even those of François Tourte. He generally marked them with his name.
- about 1810 Lejeune, Pierre
LEJEUNE (Pierre) — Paris circa 1810. Violins and guitars of no great interest.
- 1810 to 1874 Peccate, D.
Peccate, D., Paris—1810-74.
- 1810 to 1874 Peccatte, Dominique
PECCATTE (Dominique) — Paris 1810-1874. Born at Mirecourt. Master bow maker who sometimes equalled Tourte in his work of finish and great distinction. He has left a fairly large number of bows, most …
- 1811 to 1860 Sacquin
SACQUIN, ——, Paris, b. about 1811, d. 1860.
- 1812 to 1866 Gand, Charles-Adolphe
GAND, CHARLES-ADOLPHE, Paris, b. Paris, 1812, d. 1866.
- 1812 to 1860 Julien, L. Antoine (gen. Jullien)
Julien, L. Antoine (gen. Jullien). — Paris. 1812—1860.
- 1812 to 1874 Lafleur
LAFLEUR (Joseph-René) — Paris 1812-1874. Born in Paris. Son and successor of the one above. Very talented bow maker whose finished work has sometimes been equal to that of Tourte junior.
- 1812 to 1874 Lafleur, J. R.
Lafleur, J. R., Paris—1812-74.
- 1812 to 1874 Lafleur, Jos
Lafleur, Jos. René. * 1812, † 1874. Paris.
- 1812 to 1874 Lafleur, Joseph René
Lafleur, Joseph René, son of Jacques; b. July 8, 1812, Paris; d. Feb. 19, 1874, Maisons Lafitte. Was living in the rue de la Cité in 1835, probably …
- 1813 Remy, J.
Remy, J., Paris—1813.
- 1813 to 1876 Remy, Jules
REMY, JULES, Paris, b. 1813, d. 1876.
- 1814 to 1830 Gosselin
GOSSELIN. — Luthier amateur qui a produit des violons, altos et violoncelles signés de son nom, et qui ne sont pas sans mérite. Il a travaillé à Paris, de 1814 à 1830 environ; grand ami de Koliker, il avait reçu de lui des conseils qu’il sut mettre à profit.
- 1814 to 1830 Gosselin, Jean
Gosselin, Jean. — Paris. 1814. 1830.
- 1815 Ropiquet
ROPIQUET, ——, Paris, 1815.
- died 1816 Fourrier, Nicholas
FOURRIER, NICHOLAS, born at Mirecourt. Settled in Paris, died 1816; good maker, after the Cremona school.
- 1818 Sirjean
SIRJEAN, ——, Paris. A bow maker of great distinction who established himself in Paris. Little is known of his antecedents or career.
- 1820 to 1858 Maucotel, C. A.
Maucotel, C. A., Paris—1820-58.
- 1820 to 1858 Maucotel, Charles-Adolphe
MAUCOTEL (Charles-Adolphe) — Paris 1820-1858. Excellent maker who, after having worked for J.-B. Vuillaume, established
- 1820 to 1855 Peccatte, François (Jeune)
Peccatte, François (Jeune). * 1820, † 1855. Paris.
- 1820 to 1875 Vuillaume, J. B.
Vuillaume, J. B., Paris—from 1820 to 1875.
- 1821 Laroche, Fils
Laroche, Fils. — Paris (?). 1821
- 1822 to 1870 Germain, J. L.
Germain, J. L., Mirecourt and Paris—1822-70.
- 1822 to 1870 Germain, Joseph-Louis
GERMAIN, JOSEPH-LOUIS, Paris, b. Mirecourt, 1822, d. 1870.
- 1822 Mennegand, C.
Mennegand, C., Amsterdam and Paris—1822.
- 1823 to 1850 Persois
PERSOIS — Paris towards 1830. Bowmaker. His works are marked on the stick, under the frog, thus: « P. R. S. » Having worked for J.-B. Vuillaume for over twenty …
- 1824 Thibout
Thibout, Paris, 1824. A well-known dealer in rare Italian instruments. To him belongs the merit of having encouraged Louis Tarisio to bring …
- 1825 to 1850 Salle, le père
SALLE, LE PÈRE.—Paris; 1825-50. Chiefly known as a connoisseur and repairer. Copied Guarneri.
- born 1825 Thibout, Gabriel Eugène
Thibout, Gabriel Eugène, son of Jacques Pierre Thibout; b. June 11, 1825, at Paris. Succeeded his brother, Gabriel Adolphe, as "luthier de l'Opéra" in Paris. In October, 1861, left Paris and settled in Boulogne-sur-Mer.
- 1825 to 1845 Thomassin
Thomassin, Paris—1825-45.
- 1827 to 1887 Miremont, Claud
Miremont, Claud. Aug. * 1827, † 1887. Paris.
- 1827 to 1900 Paquotte, J B
PAQUOTTE (J.-B.) — Paris 1827-1900. Nephew of one preceding. Good class violin and bow maker.
- 1827 Steininger, François
Steininger, François. A maker in Paris in 1827. He made excellent instruments, the work finished with care, the varnish of fine quality. In 1887, at a sale in Paris, two violoncellos of his sold for £16 and £26 respectively. Label: "F. Steininger, Paris, 1827."
- 1828 Bellon, J. F.
Bellon, J. F. — Paris. 1828. 1832.
- 1828 to 1899 Bernardel, Ernest Auguste
Bernardel, Ernest Auguste. — Paris. Geb. 1828, † 1899 in Paris.
- 1828 to 1895 Lenoble, Auguste
Lenoble, Auguste. — Paris. Geb. 1828 in Mirecourt, † 4. Januar 1895 in Paris
- 1830 Aldric
ALDRIC, Paris, 1830. Copied Stradiuarius with average ability. He was, perhaps, better known as a dealer in Cremonese instruments. He was one of the earliest French makers who dealt with Louis Tarisio, the famous Italian connoisseur.
- 1830 Augiere
AUGIERE, ——, Paris, 1830.
- 1830 to 1835 Baroux
BAROUX — Paris circa 1835. Bow maker. Good work.
- 1830 Baroux, Lived
Baroux. Lived in Paris, 1830, at 57, rue du Petit-Carreau. He was a very able violin bow maker.
- 1830 Belleville
BELLEVILLE — Paris towards 1830. Yellow varnish. Model lacking gracefulness.
- about 1830 Bellon
BELLON — Paris circa 1830. Devoid of interest.
- 1830 Chevrier, André-Augustin (Auguste)
Chevrier, André-Augustin (Auguste). — Paris, Brüssel. 1830. 1840. Geb. in Mirecourt
- 1830 Eury
Eury, Paris—1830.
- about 1830 Julien, Antoine
JULIEN (Antoine) — Paris circa 1830. The Paris Conservatoire Museum possesses a violin made by J.-B. Vuillaume according to measurements given by this amateur maker. It is tuned one fourth higher.
- 1830 Salle
SALLE, Paris, 1830. Made several copies of Guarnerius, many of which are excellent. He was also a clever restorer of old instruments, and had a critical eye for the works of the old Italian masters, in which he dealt to some extent.
- 1830 Salzard, F.
Salzard, F. A maker in Paris, 1830.
- born 1830 Tolbecque, Auguste
TOLBECQUE (Auguste) — Paris and Niort. Born in Paris in 1830. Distinguished artist 'cellist who learnt instrument making with Rambeaux. He has made good copies of the old masters. Author of three authoritative books (See Bibliography).
- born 1830 Voirin, Josef
Voirin, Josef. — Paris, Château-Thierry. Geb. 1830 in Mirecourt
- born 1830 Voirin, Joseph
VOIRIN (Joseph) — Paris and Château-Thierry. Born at Mirecourt towards 1830. Brother of above mentioned. Talented bowmaker, little known. Not equal to his brother but the rare and good sticks he has signed have genuine qualities. For many years …
- 1832 to 1904 Bernardel, Gustave Adolphe
Bernardel, Gustave Adolphe. — Paris. Geb. Paris 1832.
- 1833 to 1885 Voirin, Franç
Voirin, Franç. Nic. * 1833, † 1885. Paris.
- 1833 to 1885 Voirin, Nicolas François
Voirin, Nicolas François. — Paris. Geb. 1. Oct. 1833 in Mirecourt, † 4. Juni 1885 in Paris.
- 1834 Dubois, B.
Dubois, B. — Paris. 1834
- 1834 Rakowski, A.
Rakowski, A. — Paris. 1834.
- born 1835 Mermillot, Maurice
Mermillot, Maurice. — Paris. Geb. in Savoyen 1835.
- 1835 to 1870 Remy, Hippolyte
Remy, Hippolyte, eldest son of Jean Mathurin Remy. Was working about 1835-70 in Paris. He made some violins of no great merit.
- 1835 to 1875 Vuillaume, Sebast
Vuillaume, Sebast. * 1835, † 1875. Paris.
- 1835 to 1875 Vuillaume, Sebastien
VUILLAUME, SEBASTIEN, Paris, b. about 1835, d. 1875.
- 1837 Bernardelle, Roussel
Bernardelle, Roussel. — Paris. 1837.
- 1838 to 1885 Scarampella, Giuseppe
Scarampella, Giuseppe. — Paris und Florenz. Geb. 25. August 1838 in Brescia, † in Varese nach 1885
- 1839 to 1865 Thibout, Albert
Thibout, Albert, son of Gabriel Adolphe Thibout; b. April 27, 1839; d. Dec. 25, 1865. A maker in Paris, who succeeded his uncle, Gabriel Eugène, as "luthier de l'Opéra," and was succeeded in his turn by the Brothers Gand.
- 1840 to 1895 Lutz, Louis
Lutz, Louis. — Paris. Geb. in Lausanne um 1840, † in Paris 1895.
- 1840 to 1860 Rambeaux
RAMBEAUX, Paris, 1840—1860. 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.
- 1841 to 1893 Cherpitel, Nicolas-Emile
CHERPITEL, Nicolas Emile. Mirecourt, 1841-93; worked with the Gands at Paris; very good workman.
- born 1841 Collin-Mezin, Charles-Jean-Baptiste
COLLIN-MEZIN, CHARLES-JEAN-BAPTISTE, Paris, b. Mirecourt, 1841.
- born 1842 Bonnici, Francesco
Bonnici, Francesco. — Paris. Geb. um 1842 auf Malta
- born 1843 Chardon, Joseph
Chardon, Joseph, French violin maker, born at Paris in 1843. He studied with Chanot, worked with him, and in 1872 succeeded to his business. He was an expert on old violins, and travelled in Italy collecting rare specimens.
- born 1843 Chardon, Joseph-Maria
CHARDON, JOSEPH-MARIA, Paris, b. Paris, 1843.
- born 1843 Chardon, Marie Joseph
Chardon, Marie Joseph, son-in-law and pupil of Georges Chanot, sen., b. May 22, 1843, Paris. He succeeded his father-in-law in 1872. In 1878 he …
- 1843 to 1876 Henry, E. H.
Henry, E. H., Paris—1843-76 (?).
- 1843 to 1892 Henry, Eugene
Henry, Eugène. — Paris. Geb. 1843, † 7. Sept. 1892.
- 1843 to 1892 Henry, Eugène
HENRY (Eugène) — Paris 1843-1892. Son, pupil and successor of Carolus Henry. Excellent maker and clever repairer who was succeeded by Charles Brugère, 151, rue Saint-Martin.
- born 1847 Brubac, Charles
Brubac, Charles. — Paris. Geb. in Mirecourt 1847.
- born 1847 Brubach, Charles
BRUBACH (Charles) — Paris. Born at Mirecourt in 1847. Brother of the one preceding: uncommonly gifted. This maker worked for many years with Gustave Bernardel and for this reason has signed few instruments.
- born 1848 Deroux, Sebastien August
DEROUX, SEBASTIEN AUGUST, Paris, b. Mirecourt, 1848.
- born 1849 Angard, Maxime
Angard, Maxime. — Paris. Geb. 1. Dec. 1849 in Arronville (Seine-et-Oise).
- 1850 Auteur, Baptiste
Auteur, Baptiste. — Paris. Um 1850
- 1850 Caussin, Nicolas
Caussin, Nicolas. — Paris, Neufchâteau. 1850. 1860
- about 1850 Gaillard, Charles
GAILLARD (Charles) — Paris circa 1850. This maker has a reputation fully justified by his conscientious work. His model is established after that of Stradivarius. Fine red varnish. Nos 23-24.
- born 1850 Lamy, Alfred
LAMY (Alfred) — Paris. Born at Mirecourt in 1850, died two or three years ago. Reputed bow maker. Pupil of Voirin with whom he perfected himself, remaining with him from 1877 to 1885. Prior to this he had served his apprenticeship …
- born 1850 Lamy, Alfred Joseph
Lamy, Alfred Joseph. — Paris. Geb. 8. Sept. 1850 in Mirecourt.
- about 1850 Maline
MALINE.—Paris; worked to about 1850 or later. A clever bow-maker. Worked at one time for
- 1850 Martin, Charles
Martin, Charles. — Paris. 1850.
- born 1850 Peccate, Charles
Peccate, Charles. — Paris. Geb. 14. Oct. 1850 in Mirecourt.
- born 1850 Peccatte, Charles
Peccatte, Charles. — Paris. Geb. 14. Okt. 1850 in Mirecourt
- 1851 Deininger, Charles
Deininger, Charles. — Paris. 1851
- born 1851 Poirson, Justin
POIRSON (Justin) — Paris. Bow maker. Born at Mirecourt in 1851. Pupil of Maire. His work is good. Also perfected himself working for J.-B. Vuillaume who was …
- born 1851 Poison, Justin
POISON, JUSTIN.—Paris. Born 1851. A well-known bow-maker.
- born 1851 Vigneron, Jos
Vigneron, Jos. Arthur. * 1851. Paris.
- 1851 to 1905 Vigneron, Joseph-Arthur
VIGNERON (Joseph-Arthur) — Paris. Born at Mirecourt in 1851, died in 1905. Pupil of Ch. Husson. This master bow maker is among the best of his time. Despite the fact that his sticks do not always possess the finish or refinement of Voirin, …
- born 1853 Bernardel, Léon
Bernardel, Léon. — Paris. Geb. in Paris 22. Aug. 1853.
- born 1853 Léon, Bernardel
Bernardel, Léon. — Paris. Geb. in Paris 22. Aug. 1853
- born 1853 Léon, Bernardel
BERNARDEL (Léon) — Paris. Contemporary expert master maker. Born in Paris in 1853. Pupil of Gand and Bernardel brothers. Continuing the tradition …
- born 1853 Léon, Bernardel
BERNARDEL (Léon), luthier français, xixe siècle, fils d’Ernest-Auguste, né à Paris en 1853. Fit son apprentissage à Mirecourt, chez Derazey, et entra ensuite chez Gand et Bernardel, à Paris, où il resta
- born 1855 Thomassin, Louis
Thomassin, Louis.—Paris. Born 1855. A clever bow-maker. Voirin style.
- 1856 Antoine, Stradivari
* "Antoine Stradivari, luthier célèbre, par F. I. Fétis. Paris, 1856."
- born 1856 Cunault, Georges
CUNAULT, GEORGES, Paris, b. Paris, 1856.
- born 1857 Bienfait, Paul-Emile
Bienfait, Paul-Emile. — Paris. Geb. 1857 in Rouen
- born 1857 Grumet, Alphonse Joseph
Grumet, Alphonse Joseph. — Paris. Geb. 1857.
- born 1857 Lyon, Gustave-François (Frantz)
Lyon, Gustave-François (Frantz). — Paris. Geb. 19. Nov. 1857
- born 1857 Paquotte, Henri-Felix
PAQUOTTE, HENRI-FELIX, b. Paris, 1857.
- born 1858 Serdet, Paul
SERDET, PAUL.—Paris. Born Mirecourt, 1858. A well-known dealer and judge of old instruments and a fine workman. Was a pupil of the excellent maker Gaillard.
- died 1859 Henry
HENRY.—Paris; nineteenth century. A family of makers of good repute. Amongst them may be mentioned CHARLES, who died in 1859, and was a prolific workman, who has left many useful instruments. He obtained medals. A son, EUGENE, also a medallist, died in 1892.
- 1860 Moinel, François
Moinel, François. — Paris. 1860. 1870.
- 1860 Planquet, Jules
Planquet, Jules. — Paris. 1860. 1875.
- born 1861 Français, Henri
Français, Henri. — Paris. Geb. in Mirecourt 26. Nov. 1861.
- born 1863 Neveu, Charles
Neveu, Charles. — Paris. Geb. 4. November 1863.
- 1864 to 1900 Paquette, Placide
Paquette, Placide. — Paris. Geb. 1864 in Paris, † 1. Sept. 1900
- 1864 to 1900 Paquotte, Placide
Paquotte, Placide. — Paris. Geb. 1864 in Paris, † 1. Sept. 1900.
- 1865 Barbé, Amable Télesphore
Barbé, Amable Télesphore. — Paris. Nancy. 1865. 1899.
- born 1865 Lagarde, Henri
LAGARDE (Henri) — Paris. Born at Mirecourt in 1865. After serving his apprenticeship with Darte, he worked with Audinot with whom he remained …
- born 1866 Caressa, Albert
Caressa, Albert. — Paris. Geb. in Nizza 25. December 1866.
- born 1866 Caressa, Felix Albert
Caressa, Felix Albert. — Paris. Geb. in Nizza 25. Dezember 1866
- born 1867 Maucotel, Ernest
MAUCOTEL (Ernest) — Paris. Contemporary master maker and expert. Born at Mirecourt in 1867. Served as apprentice with Paul Bailly, joined his …
- born 1867 Maucotel, Ernst
Maucotel, Ernst. — Paris. Geb. 20. Juli 1867 in Mirecourt.
- born 1868 Jombard, Paul
JOMBARD (Paul) — Paris. Born in 1868. Contemporary master maker and expert. Pupil of D.-N. Audinot. After a finishing term with Gand & Bernardel, …
- born 1868 Paul, Jombar
Jombar, Paul. — Paris. Geb. in Paris 1868.
- born 1868 Paul, Jombar
Jombar, Paul. — Paris. Geb. 8. April 1868 in Saint-Quen
- born 1870 Chardon, Georges
Chardon, Georges, French violin maker, born at Paris, in 1870; son of Joseph Chardon. He studied with his father, and became a partner in 1896. His instruments were of a high quality, due to his expert knowledge of the master creations of the Italian makers.
- born 1870 Chardon, M. Joseph Ant
Chardon, M. Joseph Ant. Georges. — Paris. Geb. 22. April 1870.
- 1870 Grévy, François
Grévy, François. — Paris. Um 1870
- born 1871 Sartory, Eugène
SARTORY (Eugène) — Paris, 3, cité Trévise. Contemporary bow maker. Born at Mirecourt in 1871. Pupil of his father, when still a youth he worked for Ch. Peccatte in Paris, afterwards perfecting …
- born 1872 L’Humbert, Emile
L’HUMBERT (Emile) — Paris, 34, rue de Passy. Born at Epinal in 1872. After a thorough apprenticeship at Mirecourt, where he went when quite …
- 1872 to 1916 Marchand, E.
MARCHAND (E.) — Paris 1872-1916. Repairer and copyist of great talent. After having worked for several years for the firm Hill of London, he joined Silvestre in Paris and finally established himself at 26, rue Poissonnière, where he died. Imitator of Cappa and Ruggieri. No 404.
- born 1872 Marchand, François-Eugène
Marchand, François-Eugène. — Paris. Geb. 1872 in Mirecourt
- born 1873 Corvisier, Eugène
CORVISIER (Eugène) — Paris. Born in 1873. Pupil of Cunault, he worked successively in the workshops of Deroux and Audinot, succeeding the latter …
- born 1874 Leroy, Léon
Leroy, Léon. — Paris. Geb. 27. Juli 1874 in Armentières (Dép. du Nord).
- born 1874 Tournier, Henri
TOURNIER (Henri) — Paris. Born in 1874. Son of the one above. Learnt in his father's workshops. Has been established at 49, rue de Rome since 1914. Finished modern make after the Stradivarius model. Red varnish. The title of the firm is: « Les Fils de J. Tournier ». No 437.
- about 1875 Kiesgen, Louis
KIESGEN (Louis) — Paris circa 1875. Excellent workman who worked for Gand. Good workmanship. Red Varnish.
- 1875 Mercier, A.
Mercier, A. — Paris. 1875
- 1878 Poirson, Eloph
Poirson, Eloph. Worked in Paris. At first took up violin making as an amateur, but in 1878, having received a very flattering verdict from …
- born 1879 Wagner, Henri
WAGNER (Henri) — Paris. Born in 1879. Distinguished violinist who for a long time past has been researching the exact components of the Italian …
- born 1880 Piernot
PIERNOT (Marie-Louis) — Paris. Born at Neufchâteau in 1880. Bow maker. Apprenticed for three years with Charles Bazin at Mirecourt, he perfected himself working for Arthur Vigneron from 1900 to 1906 and afterwards joined Léon Bernardel from
- died 1881 Alard
Alard married the daughter of Vuillaume, one of the best violin makers of France, and through him became the owner of one of the most beautiful Stradivarius violins. Alard died in Paris, February 22, 1881.
- born 1881 Mercioille, Jules
MERCIOILLE (Jules) — Paris. Born at Mirecourt in 1881, where he learnt. Called to the workshops of Gustave Bernardel in Paris in 1889, and after …
- born 1881 Merciolle, Jules
Merciolle, Jules. — Paris. Geb. 20. Juni 1881 in Mirecourt
- born 1881 Pineau, Joseph
PINEAU (Joseph) — Paris. Born at Niort in 1881. Pupil of Gustave Bernardel and A. Tolbecque with whom he collaborated in the re-constitution of the ancestors of the violin. Was elected « Ouvrier d'art » in Paris in 1902. His instruments after the Lupot model are branded inside.
- 1882 Pingrier, Frédéric
Pingrier, Frédéric. — Paris. 1882. 1890.
- 1882 to 1924 Vigneron, André
VIGNERON (André) — Paris. Born towards 1882, died in 1924. Son, pupil and successor of J.-A. Vigneron. A worker of great talent who was established at 70, rue de Rome. Died prematurely when middle-aged. His work very much recalls that of his father. Mark: André VIGNERON, à Paris.
- born 1883 Bailly, Jenny
Bailly, Jenny, French violin maker, born Paris, 1883; daughter of Paul Bailly. She worked with her father, and upon his death in 1907, succeeded to his business. She is the only woman violin maker in France; the instruments are of fine quality, and follow the Guarnerius model.
- about 1885 Grandjon, Jules
GRANDJON (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.
- 1889 Chaussier, H.
Chaussier, H. — Paris. 1889.
- 1890 Vlaminck, Edmond de
Vlaminck, Edmond de, Prof. — Paris. 1890. 1893.
- 1892 Paul, Jombar
Jombar, Paul. A maker in Paris. He worked for some time in the workshop of Gand and Bernardel, but started his own business in 1892.
- 1892 Paul, Jombar
Jombar, Paul. A maker in Paris. He worked for some time in the workshop of Gand and Bernardel, but started his own business in 1892.
- 1893 Moinel, Charles
Moinel, Charles, nephew of N. E. Cherpitel. A maker in Paris. On the death of Cherpitel, in 1893, he assisted the widow to continue the business.
- 1894 Remy, Jules-Hippolite
Remy, Jules-Hippolite. — Paris. 1894.
- 1895 Delépierre, Jules
Delépierre, Jules. — Paris. 1895. 1898.
- 1895 Lutz, Georges
Lutz, Georges. — Paris. 1895. 1900.
- 1897 Bonnici, Francisco
Bonnici, Francisco. — Paris. 1897.
- born 1897 Chardon, André
Chardon, André, French violin and bow maker, born at Paris in 1897. He was the son of Georges Chardon and one of the finest modern makers, his bows being in great demand, …
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