Mirecourt the spacious home of french violin making towns and. Marc laberte was born into a family of violin makers. A collection of antique and vintage french violins. In nearly all instances, an old case should be thrown away and a new case purchased. Many of frances best violin and bow makers from the 1700s to the present day share a very similar biography jacques or jeanbaptiste, jeanne, rene, renee, andre, emile, etc. If your violin is in very good condition, with very good tone, its current retail replacement or insurance value is. The origin of violin making within thibouvillelamy can be dated of 1834, when charles buthod, one of the j.
As for value, yes i would say that a 100 year old mirecourt violin will hold its value, whereas a new chinese violin will be worth half as much the moment you have bought it. This high standard is the guideline for the corilon violins online catalogue, which also features our clientfriendly terms and conditions, including an extended 30day return policy. A violin and a bow, made by jean baptiste vuillaume in1871, and owned by james corbett french, was donated to the music division in 2000 by his widow, mildred b. Jeanfrancois aldric was third in a line of mirecourt violin makers, but moved to paris in 1785, where he worked for the next six decades in various locations. I had spotted it on offer for a very low price in a music shop when on. The higher quality items are well worth the investment in time and materials. Amedee dieudonne violin 1929 mirecourt france the sydney.
The twopiece back of maple of strong medium curl descending across the back from the center joint. A violin thats too big or too small will often have a lower value. Aubert 34 violin bridge no 5 prepared maple made in france new. Violon mirecourt xxeme a vendre antic violin mirecourt 20th.
Violin appraiser how to identify an original violin label. The photos are of the actual violin and form part of the description. The recognition of an original label is an essential part of authenticating an antique violin, and the presence of an original label will naturally enhance a violins value. Mirecourt came into its violin making heyday from the beginning of the 19th century. It has a warm sound matching the vintage of the instrument. Please feel free to browse our other antique and vintage violin collections below. Mirecourt the spacious home of french violin making. Fine antique french mirecourt violin made circa 1870 youtube. Violin appraiser how to identify an original violin. Feb 04, 2015 violon ancien mirecourt debut xxeme a vendre a latelier france old french violin mirecourt beginning of 20th for sale at latelier.
These instruments are available in a range of sizes and qualities, with variations designed for. The best value for your dollar in this range of instruments are the better, older family instruments from germany and mirecourt and the better, truly handmade instruments with reasonablycured wood from china, bulgaria, etc. Check out museum of violin making hotel properties using interactive tools which allow. May 06, 2017 fine antique french mirecourt violin made circa 1870. Keep your violin free of dirt and dust, using only violinfriendly cleaning products. Mirecourt is a commune in the vosges department in grand est in northeastern france. Mirecourt centre street and church in the 19th and 20th centuries. Mirecourt is known for lacemaking and the manufacture of musical instruments, particularly those of the violin family.
Also in this category are violins from mirecourt france. Didier nicolas, already an established maker, developed a large manufacturing base which needed many apprentices and pupils to meet the steady demand for violins. Very nice old antique german stradivarius labeled violin 44 size. In fact, he describes the label accurately enough photo. A good french violin from mirecourt circa 1890 1900. Mittenwald, brescia, markneukirchen, mirecourt, venetiis venice, napoli, milano. Like most readers who write to us, trying to eek out information about a mystery fiddle, he carefully transcribed the faded, dusty label visible through the fhole on the bass side. The picturesque banks of the river madon in lorraine lead to the source of french violin making, and like all good stories, the trail of this tale also leads into legend. Antique 18thc 44 violin italian, german, wcase plus 2. You can find out the value of a violin by m couturieux and the amount you could expect if you sold your m couturieux violin at auction. The illustrious vuillaume dynasty of luthiers began in nancy and mirecourt, france in the early 17th century with lute maker claude vuillaume fl.
Number of bids and bid amounts may be slightly out of date. Jeanbaptiste vuillaume 7 october 1798 19 march 1875 was a french luthier, businessman, inventor and winner of many awards. New instruments from overseas that arent really hand made. It is a student instrument not for concert performers. A french violin by justin derazey mirecourt, 18501890 late 19th century authentic french violin, recently acquired from france. The only exception i am aware of is a case covered in genuine alligator. Charles buthod established a significant workshop whose the production was sold in france and abroad. People who voted on this list 50 dianna 7453 books 40 friends maria 653 books 128 friends. Sold a fine violin by george wulmehudson, carressi model, london 1923. Value of violins violins, violin maker, books, legends.
This high standard is the guideline for the corilon violins online catalogue, which also features our clientfriendly terms and conditions, including an. The violin has recently been adjusted for use by italian luthier cosimo fischetti. Aubert 14 violin bridge blank no 5 low heart maple made in france. Several great books have been written about the lutherie of mirecourt. The most notable french violin maker, and likely the most notable violin maker in the world in the 19th century, was jean baptiste vuillaume. French, a professional violinist, tenor soloist, and voice teacher, collected violins as a hobby.
Jan 22, 2012 written by andy fein, violin maker and owner, fein violins, ltd. A fine mirecourt violin circa 1890 sold martin swan violins. The violin has been adjusted keeping everything original, only the pegs, bridge and tailpiece have been changed. Though i was a pro violinist, i did own at one time a mirecourt viola. The violin is a 44 violin measuring 23 14 in total length and has a body length of 14 14 this is a good solid 44 violin with slight separation where the top is loose from the ribbing on the lower right corner. Get the best deals on mirecourt violin when you shop the largest online selection at. Beau violon ancien mirecourt ca 1940 very fine old violin. A good french violin of the mirecourt school, made about. This is the area where the great markneukirchen and schonbach both german violins from 1880 to 1940 are found.
An insiders guide to violin labels strings magazine. No one challenges the claim that mirecourt was the birthplace of famous french violin makers and bow makers, although it is more than dubious. A fine mirecourt violin circa 1890 sold martin swan. Its in excellent condition just two repaired wing cracks to report, otherwise no cracks or. On 21 may 1904, he married marie adeline josephine therese drouin but she died on 15 december 1909. Joseph rocca fecit premiato di medaglie alle esposizione di torino,genova,londra parigi. Furthermore, the violins value is determined by experts after the instrument was professionally set up, thus ruling out any hidden repair costs.
Antique 18thc 44 violin italian, german, wcase plus 2 bows. Mirecourt is a town in the french region of lorraine. Violin books 150 books meet your next favorite book. See more ideas about violin bridge, violin and bridge. Selected from the 20162019 syllabus abrsm exam pieces 9781848496934. Since i often get questions about the authenticity and value of violins and. Didier nicolas 17571833 was considered the first to manufacture french violins serially in mirecourt. The violin is perfect structurally and has slight wear to the varnish on the top. When looking for a violin, its important to consider the skill level of the player. This is a euphemistic relegation of this violin to the large centre of violinmaking studios in the east of france, where much of frances string instruments were produced, notably during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This is a lovely mirecourt violin of some quality, broadly equivalent to a late 19th century collinmezin. Mirecourt is a small town located close to neufch ateau, in the french region of vosges within the town is jeanbaptiste vuillaume high school, which is home to the violin making school.
Bromptons reference library, in association with claudio amighetti, provides you with the price of a violin by m couturieux from bromptons auctioneers december 2011 auction results. The value of 1 reward night is the average price of the 10 nights you collect. Born in the violin making city of mirecourt, vuillaume moved to paris in 1818 and apprenticed with chanot before establishing his own workshop, where he began by imitating the work of lupot. Mirecourt was the cradle of french violin and bow makers and at its heart for several centuries. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. Js bach a work for solo violin without repeat from the following list. Claude francois vuillaume violin, mirecourt circa 1800 at. They are still considered to be good student instruments today not for concert performers. The front in two pieces of spruce of medium grain in the center broadening towards the flanks the varnish of an. Philippe, as he was known, would become a violin maker.
To submit an online violin valuation, please click the button. His great grandfather set up a workshop in mirecourt around 1780. Historical evidence shows that he was the first french makers to acquire italian instruments from famed dealer luigi tarisio in 1827. Jul 31, 2011 but they are not the romanticized one offs of violin and bow maker legend. Violin honore derazey fait a mirecourt, student of j. Fully restored new setup with new aubert mirecourt bridge installed. Many hands produced the instruments and bows with vuillaumes name on them. Didier nicolas, already an established maker, developed a large manufacturing base which needed many apprentices and pupils to. Just the other day another strings reader wrote inquiring about the value and authenticity of his violin. A8t aubert a mirecourt luxe violin bridge treated, professional bridge.
Violins should ideally be stored at between 45% and 50% relative humidity. The value of 1 reward night is the average price of the 10. Luthiersmirecourt, cognier, terrier, violin,viola, cello. Change the strings on your violin once every six to 12 months. We are delighted to offer complimentary violin appraisals for insurance, probate or sale purposes. See each listing for international shipping options and costs. Cheaper stringed instruments have not had the attention given to the proper voicing of the top and backs of the instruments. The first known instrument makers living in mirecourt were in 1620. Dont expose your violin to extreme hot or cold for extended periods of time to avoid cracks andor warping. The english authority, william henley, refers to instruments labelled m. The mirecourt international violin competition organized by the jmf mirecourt will take place from monday november 10th to sunday november 16th, 2014 in mirecourt france. These instruments are available in a range of sizes and qualities, with variations designed for both beginners and professional musicians available. Nicholls has informed us that a book on the violin makers of the hill family is in. Frances national violin making school, in mirecourt.
French violin by justin derazey mirecourt, 18501890 with. As always, the only real way to get a value on an instrument is to take to be seen in person at a violin shop or musical instrument auction house. Discover the value of your violin from our worldrenowned experts. The familys reputation grew over several generations, culminating with the exceptional career of jeanbaptiste vuillaume 17981875, the renowned maker, restorer, and dealer who. If youve only been playing for a couple of years, i recommend you find a shop who will give you a 100% trade in if you decide to upgrade with them. Violins are versatile instruments, used in everything from classical sonatas to bluegrass songs. Advice on antique mirecourt violins the pegbox maestronet. Fine antique french mirecourt violin made circa 1870. Have a 1846 violin made by jean baptiste marteau in fair.
Derazey luthier mirecourt vosges hors concours good for standard 44 violin. Bromptons auctioneers is the leading auction house for the sale of fine musical instruments in europe and the uk. Unfollow mirecourt violin to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Identifying and appraising violin family instruments. Identifying and appraising violin family instruments mewzik. This is a nice instrument that will only appreciate in value. The candidates need to be present at the introduction ceremony on monday november 10 th at 6pm. Trade instruments violin making book violin information. This violin has a bright resonant and projecting sound. The first violin maker in mirecourt was probably a luthier named. Your violin is a factory model, made between 1880 and 1900, in mirecourt, france, in one of the many vuillaume workshops there. Winning bidder should pay for item within 3 days of listing ending. A fine dutch violin by charles crammond, scotland 18001845.
Unlabelled but in our opinion similar to j b collin. But they are not the romanticized one offs of violin and bow maker legend. Vuillaumes collaborators, came back to mirecourt to open a violin workshop. Many factories operated in mirecourt, turning out these violins by the thousands, primarily for export.
Its in excellent condition just two repaired wing cracks to report, otherwise no cracks or repairs. This particular instrument was created for wellknown maker charles enels shop in paris. A lovely mirecourt violin with a stunning onepiece birdseye maple back in excellent condition and with a great sound. However, vuilaume quickly gained skill as a copyist of older instruments, particularly those of stradivari and guarneri del gesu, which coalesced with. It has well conceived arching, finely worked edges and corners, and delicately fluted fholes. In addition to my daytoday work with fine instruments, the experience of working in an auction house for twelve years has enabled me to observe thousands of antiques. After many years of storage or disuse, vintage instruments often need a significant amount of work. A multitalented musician, he appeared in concert, theater, symphony, and radio in minnesota, chicago, and.