School of Landolfi, circa 1860.
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| An interesting Italian workshop instrument labelled Carlo Ferdinando Landolfi. |
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Violin by Eugene Langonet, dated 1920.
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William Henley's Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers states the following about the maker. Langonet, Eugene born
at Mirecourt. Apprenticed to Chipot-Vuillaume and worked for Paul Mangenot. Employed for several years by W.E.Hill and Sons.
Returned to France and worked for Sylvestre and Maucotel, Paris. Established own premises in Nantes 1910. Won silver medal
at Nantes Exhibition 1924. |
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An interesting violin by E. Laprevotte,
dated 1822.
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| An intriguing an unusual early 19th. century instrument by Etienne Laprevotte. He worked at Marseilles and
Paris until 1857. Maker to the duke of Bordeaux |
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Fine quality violin by Emile Laurent,
dated 1919.
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| This violin is by Emile Laurent junior, born Mirecourt 1875, worked for E.Germain before establishing at Bordeaux and later in Paris from 1925. |
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A fine quality violin by Réne Jacquemin, dated 1945.
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William Henley's Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers states the following about the maker.
Réne Jacquemin. Born Mirecourt 1886. Réne Jacquemin was a pupil of Audinot. He worked
for Caressa in Paris. Established his own workshops back in Mirecourt from 1919. He won the gold medal in 1926. |
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Violin by F.S. Jean, circa 1850.
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| F.S. Jean was a French maker working in Paris and Mirecourt from 1830 until sometime after 1850. With outlines based on the Strad, the strong
tone produced by these violins was often favoured by orchestral players. Beautifully toned with a very clear treble that is excellent in the
high positions and a deep interesting bass sound. |
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Fine English violin by P.Jordan, dated
1938.
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| An excellent hand made English violin with graceful arching and a beautifully carved scroll and sound holes. |
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An unusual violin labelled Kennedy,
dated 1860.
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| This is an intriguing instrument, labelled Thomas Kennedy, London, both inside and below the button and tailpiece,
if it was a genuine Kennedy it would be worth several thousands of pounds! it is more likely to be a violin by an
unknown hand, circa 1880 that has been incorrectly attributed. It is a good instrument in it's own right, condition
is good and with a very good tone! |
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Violin labelled Laberte & Magnié,
circa 1900.
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| A soundly constructed Mirecourt instrument, ideal for an intermediate player. A powerful violin with
an interesting dark bass tone with with a good treble and lots of volume. |
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Fine quality violin from the Marc
Laberte workshops, dated 1939.
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| A fine quality violin made under the watchful eye of Marc Laberte by one of his assistants, this instrument
is as good, if not better than some of his own work. |
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A Marc Laberte violin from the Langonet
workshops, dated 1908.
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| Violins by Marc Laberte are always quality instruments. This example was made by his own hand during the time he was studying
under the master Eugene Langonet, the quality of workmanship are evident in the scroll and graceful sound holes. |
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School of Landolfi, circa 1860.
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| An interesting Italian workshop instrument labelled Carlo Ferdinando Landolfi. |
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Violin by Eugene Langonet, dated 1920.
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William Henley's Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers states the following about the maker. Langonet, Eugene born
at Mirecourt. Apprenticed to Chipot-Vuillaume and worked for Paul Mangenot. Employed for several years by W.E.Hill and Sons.
Returned to France and worked for Sylvestre and Maucotel, Paris. Established own premises in Nantes 1910. Won silver medal
at Nantes Exhibition 1924. |
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An interesting violin by E. Laprevotte,
dated 1822.
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| An intriguing an unusual early 19th. century instrument by Etienne Laprevotte. He worked at Marseilles and
Paris until 1857. Maker to the duke of Bordeaux |
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Fine quality violin by Emile Laurent,
dated 1919.
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| This violin is by Emile Laurent junior, born Mirecourt 1875, worked for E.Germain before establishing at Bordeaux and later in Paris from 1925. |
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A good violin by Albert Laurent, dated 1911.
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William Henley's Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers states the following about the maker. Laurent, Albert born at
Mirecourt 1884. Son and pupil of Emile Laurent, succeded him in 1914. Established at Brussels, died 1924. Fine modelling after
Stradivarius and Guarnerius (Joseph). Also interesting replicas of Andrea Guarnerius. Scroll, sound holes and general contour
all united with boldness yet great delicacy of execution. Brownish/red and yellow/brown shades of oil and lac varnishes. Refreshing tone. |
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