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J. Colin

Mirecourt, Vosges, worked 1745–1770

COLIN, J. Worked circa. 1745-1770 Vosges France. Known for a quinton. Also a violin in Berlin museum with very open ‘c’ bouts, resinous yellow-brown varnish. Branded: ‘J. Colin / J . C’ [Vannes] — John Dilworth
Worked Mirecourt, Vosges
Made Violin
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Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£2,536

5 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
ViolinBearing the maker's brands, original neck Lot 6VichyDecember 2022£2,160est. € 2.500-3.000
ViolinBearing the maker's brand under the button Lot 512VichyDecember 2021£1,837est. € 800-1.000
ViolinBearing the maker's brand below the button, original neck Lot 10VichyNovember 2019£2,154est. € 1.500-2.000
ViolinViolin, 1750 c. Lot 210VichySeptember 2019£479
Violin35.8 cm Mirecourt, 1770 c.—December 2011£2,536

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

COLIN, J. Worked circa. 1745-1770 Vosges France. Known for a quinton. Also a violin in Berlin museum with very open ‘c’ bouts, resinous yellow-brown varnish. Branded: ‘J. Colin / J . C’ [Vannes]

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