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Paul Serdet

Auction price history

Highest auction price

£11,500

Type	Details	Sold	Price
Violin	35.7 cm Paris, 1912	October 2011	£6,875
Violin Bow	S/E 57 g.	October 2010	£840
Violin	35.9 cm Paris, 1902, #57	December 2007	£5,956
Violin	35.8 cm Paris, 1909	October 2007	£5,710
Violin	35.6 cm Paris, 1911	May 2007	£2,946
Violin	Paris, 1908	March 2004	£3,600
Violin	1904	June 2002	£9,059
Violin	1904	December 2000	£6,779
Violin Bow	S/E 55 g.	July 2000	£1,080
Violin	1902	June 2000	£1,955
Violin	1904	June 1999	£4,530
Violin Bow	S/E 56 g.	May 1998	£1,623
Viola	40.8 cm 1902	April 1998	£11,500
Violin	1907	March 1997	£4,600
Violin Bow	S/E 59 g.	November 1996	£920
Viola Bow	S/E 69 g.	March 1996	£1,840
Violin Bow	S/E 63 g.	June 1994	£1,380
Violin	1909	May 1994	£4,452
Viola Bow	S/E 65 g.	November 1985	£462
Viola Bow	S/E 69 g.	May 1984	£770

Maker Overview

History

Paul SERDET (1858-1934) was born in Mirecourt in 1858 and died in Paris, France, in 1934.

He underwent a thorough apprenticeship with Gaillard and later in the workshops of J. Derazay.

From 1877, he worked for H. C. Silvestre in Lyons.

According to Henri Poidras, the firm of H. C. Silvestre was transferred to Paris in 1884, and Paul Serdet remained attached to the Maison H. Chretien Sylvestre until 1894.

Willibald Leo Lütgendorff states that Paul Serdet worked for A. C. Silvestre in Lyon from 1877 to 1883, then moved with him to Paris and continued to work for him until 1894.

Sources contain conflicting information regarding the exact year H. C. Silvestre's firm transferred to Paris, with Henri Poidras stating 1884 and Willibald Leo Lütgendorff implying 1883.

He established himself independently in Paris from 1894 at 28, rue du Faubourg-Poissonnière, where, according to Henri Poidras, he was still to be found at the time of writing.

Craft

Models: He consistently followed the Stradivarius and Guarnerius models.
Workmanship: His workmanship is described as very fine, ranking him among the best makers of his time, and his work is considered artistic.
Varnish: He used a good transparent varnish in appropriate colors, also referred to as Öllack (oil varnish).

Influence

Apprenticeship: He received a thorough apprenticeship with Gaillard and J. Derazay.
Employment: He worked for H. C. Silvestre in Lyons and later in Paris.

Legacy

Awards: He was granted a silver medal as a collaborator in 1889.
Awards: He received a Gold Medal at the Paris Exhibition of 1900 for his violins.

Further Information

Workshop Location: From 1894, his independent workshop was located at 28, rue du Faubourg-Poissonnière in Paris.
Label: His labels included "Paul Serdet / Luthier à Paris 19.. No..".

Summary

Paul SERDET (1858-1934) was a master violin maker born in Mirecourt and active in Paris. He apprenticed with Gaillard and J. Derazay, and worked for H. C. Silvestre in Lyons and Paris before establishing his own workshop in 1894 at 28, rue du Faubourg-Poissonnière. Known for his very fine workmanship on Stradivarius and Guarnerius models, he was awarded a silver medal in 1889 and a gold medal at the Paris Exhibition of 1900.

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Biographies

John Dilworth Willibald Leo Lütgendorff Henri Poidras

John Dilworth

SERDET, Paul Born 1858 Mirecourt, died 1934 Paris France. Apprenticed to Gaillard and J. Derazay. Worked for H. C. Silvestre in Lyons 1877-1894. Established independently in Paris from 1894 at 28 rue de Faubourg Poissonière. Gold medals awarded 1889 and 1900. Very fine work on Stradivari and Guarneri models. Good transparent varnish in appropriate colours. Paul Serdet / Luthier à Paris 19.. No..