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Joseph Chardon

Auction price history

Highest auction price

£14,141

Type	Details	Sold	Price
Violin Bow	S/E 57.2 g. without hair [Workshop of]	December 2011	£2,008
Violin Bow	S/E 61 g.	June 2011	£384
Viola Bow	S/E 68.5 g.	June 2011	£3,000
Violin Bow	S/E 54 g.	March 2011	£748
Viola Bow	S/E 69 g.	October 2010	£3,347
Violin Bow	S/E 61.0 g. [Firm of]	June 2010	£5,622
Violin	35.3 cm Paris, 1900	April 2010	£14,141
Violin	35.7 cm Paris, 1900	April 2010	£11,784
Violin Bow	S/E 61.0 g. Paris, 1870 c.	October 2009	£4,750
Violin	35.6 cm 1860 c. "Tiefenbrucker" model [Probably workshop of]	December 2008	£2,271
Viola Bow	G/E 70 g. Paris, 1930 c.	November 2008	£3,792
Violin Bow	N/E 62.5 g. 20th C. [Made for]	October 2007	£1,598
Violin Bow	S/E 60.5 g. [Made for the firm of]	May 2007	£1,733
Violin Bow	S/E 63.0 g.	May 2007	£2,311
Violin Bow	S/E 61.0 g.	October 2005	£1,507
Viola Bow	S/E 63 g. without grip or hair	October 2005	£3,347
Violin	1899	October 2003	£2,868
Violin Bow	S/E 59 g.	March 2001	£1,116
Violin Bow	S/E 61 g.	November 2000	£1,092
Violin Bow	S/E 60 g.	October 1998	£4,600
Violin Bow	S/E	November 1995	£2,300
Violin Bow	S/E 52 g.	June 1992	£1,100
Violin Bow	S/E 63 g.	March 1990	£4,180
Violin	1887	November 1989	£6,820
Violin Bow	S/E 63 g.	April 1987	£462
Violin Bow	S/E 58 g.	March 1986	£605
Violin	1900 c.	November 1983	£2,038

Maker Overview

History

Joseph Chardon (1843-1930) was born in Paris, France, on May 22, 1843, and died in 1930. He was the illegitimate son and pupil of Georges Chanot. He succeeded his fathers business in 1872. After Chanot's death, the business was renamed Chanot & Chardon, and later, Joseph became a partner, leading to the firm being known as Chardon et fils. Joseph Chardon exhibited two quartets of instruments in 1878, which were noted for being very well made with carefully chosen wood, earning him a bronze medal. He was also recognized at the 1900 Paris World Exhibition. Like Chanot, he traveled to many foreign countries to acquire old violins. He possessed numerous medals throughout his career.

Craft

Workmanship: Joseph Chardon continued the family tradition of fine and accurate workmanship on classical models, producing both instruments and bows.
Material Selection: His instruments were noted for being very well made, with the wood chosen with great care.
Restoration: He was very skillful in restoring old instruments, a talent attributed to his great experience and knowledge.

Influence

Training: Joseph Chardon was a pupil of Georges Chanot.
Tradition: He continued the family tradition and old traditions of instrument making.

Legacy

Awards: Joseph Chardon was awarded a bronze medal in 1878 for his exhibited quartets of instruments. He was also recognized at the 1900 Paris World Exhibition and possessed numerous medals.
Family Continuity: His son, Georges, assisted him and later became a partner in the firm, which operated under the name Chardon et fils.

Further Information

Workshop Locations: Joseph Chardon initially resided and worked at Quai Malaquais. In 1888, he moved his business to Rue Poissonnière 22. Around 1900, the shop moved to 6 rue du Faubourg Poissonnière, and later to 3 rue de l'Edinbourg.
Labels: Examples of his labels include "Joseph Chardon à Paris / 1 Quai Malaquais Année 18..", "Chardon père & Fils Paris / Luthiers / Paris 1900 Fait sous la Direction / de Chardon & Fils / Luthiers 6 Rue du Faub. Poissonnière 6 / Paris 19..", and "Chardon et Fils / Luthiers 3 rue d'Edinbourg 3 Paris 19..".
Acquisition of Instruments: He traveled extensively to foreign countries to acquire old violins.

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Biographies

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John Dilworth

CHARDON, Joseph (Marie-Joseph) Born 1843, died 1930 Paris France. Son, pupil, and successor of Georges Chanot. After the death of his father, the business was renamed Chanot & Chardon. Assisted by his son Georges. Shop moved to 6 rue du Faubourg Poissonnière c.1900, and later to 3 rue de l’Edinbourg. Continued the family tradition of fine and accurate workmanship on classical models, both instruments and bows. Joseph Chardon à Paris / 1 Quai Malaquais Année 18.. Chardon père & Fils Paris / Luthiers / Paris 1900 Fait sous la Direction / de Chardon & Fils / Luthiers 6 Rue du Faub. Poissonnière 6 / Paris 19.. Chardon et Fils / Luthiers 3 rue d’Edinbourg 3 Paris 19..