Honore Derazey
Darney, Mirecourt, Paris, 1794–1883
Honore Derazey (1794-1883) was a prolific French luthier from Mirecourt, known for his professional work in the Vuillaume style, often following Stradivari and Amati models. He received multiple awards in Paris and London, and his instruments featured red-gold shaded varnish and fine materials. His reputation was briefly affected by instruments made by his son and others under his label after his death.
Worked
Darney, Mirecourt, Paris
Made
Cello, Viola, Violin, Violin Bow
Auction Price History
Highest auction price
£30,000
185 results
| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | Labelled Hre Derazey luthier à Mirecourt en 1829, branded to the table and back Lot 2153 | Vichy | June 2025 | £814est. € 500-600 |
| Violin | Bearing the maker's brand to the back, neck detached Lot 203 | Vichy | June 2025 | £12,991est. € 7.000-8.000 |
| Violin | Bearing the maker's brands to the back and table, heel broken Lot 275 | Vichy | June 2025 | £12,627est. € 12.000-15.000 |
| Violin | Unlabelled, branded to the inside back H. Derazey, inscribed to the inside back 3984 Lot 72 | Tarisio | March 2025 | £13,200est. £ 7,000-10,000 |
| Violin | Labelled and branded H Derazey, fair condition Lot 63 | Laurent | December 2024 | £14,497est. € 5.000-7.000 |
| Violin | Bearing the maker's brand to the back, head and back restorations, good condition Lot 38 | Aguttes | June 2024 | £11,084est. € 8.000-10.000 |
| Cello | Labelled Duiffo Pruggar, cracks, some table restorations, worm Lot 165 | Laurent | June 2024 | £12,764est. € 5.000-7.000 |
| Violin | Labelled Duiffopruggar and branded Vuillaume, decored back and ribs, some table restorations Lot 206 | Laurent | June 2024 | £3,191est. € 2.000-2.500 |
| Violin | Bearing the maker's brand and signature to the back, fair condition Lot 352 | Laurent | June 2024 | £8,207est. € 7.000-8.000 |
| Violin | Duiffopruggar model, bearing the maker's label, engraved head, decored back and ribs Lot 500 | Vichy | November 2023 | £4,767est. € 1.000-1.500 |
| Violin | Bearing the maker's brand Lot 22 | Vichy | November 2023 | £5,406est. € 3.000-3.500 |
| Viola | Labelled Honoré Derazey père à Mirecourt, branded H.D.M. and H. Derazey internally on the back Lot 210 | Ingles & Hayday | October 2023 | £9,600est. £ 8,000-12,000 |
| Violin | Bearing the maker's brand to the back Lot 155 | Vichy | June 2023 | £12,096est. € 8.000-10.000 |
| Violin | Bearing the maker's brands Lot 203 | Vichy | June 2023 | £5,088est. € 4.000-5.000 |
| Violin | Bearing the maker's label and brands to the back and table Lot 264 | Vichy | December 2022 | £17,138est. € 12.000-15.000 |
| Violin | Bearing the maker's brand Lot 58 | Vichy | December 2022 | £7,936est. € 5.000-6.000 |
| Violin | Bearing the maker's brand to the back and table Lot 7 | Vichy | December 2022 | £4,409est. € 4.000-5.000 |
| Violin | Bearing the maker's brands to the table and back Lot 5 | Vichy | June 2022 | £13,207est. € 5.000-6.000 |
| Violin | Bearing the maker's label and brand to the back Lot 370 | Vichy | June 2022 | £9,242est. € 8.000-10.000 |
| Violin | One-piece back of regular curl, one-piece table, varnish of a red brown colour on a golden ground Lot 39 | Apollium | April 2022 | £11,436est. € 8.000-12.000 |
| Violin | Labelled H. Derazey à Mirecourt Medaille de première classe Exposition Universelle 1855 - 1862 Lot 47 | Ingles & Hayday | March 2022 | £24,000est. £ 12,000-18,000 |
| Small Violin | 1/2 size violin, labelled Stradivari Lot 571 | Vichy | December 2021 | £3,266est. € 600-800 |
| Violin | Bearing the maker's label and brand Lot 205 | Vichy | December 2021 | £23,219est. € 8.000-10.000 |
| Violin | Open table seam Lot 165 | Vichy | December 2021 | £16,886est. € 8.000-10.000 |
| Violin | Bearing the maker's brand Lot 168 | Vichy | December 2021 | £6,860est. € 3.000-4.000 |
| Violin | Unlabelled, branded to the inside back H. Derazey Lot 164 | Tarisio | November 2021 | £19,565est. $ 15,000-22,000 |
| Violin | One-piece back, one-piece table, varnish of a brown colour on a golden ground Lot 39 | Apollium | November 2021 | £12,469est. € 12.000-15.000 |
| Violin | Labelled H. Derazey a Mirecourt Medaille de 1st Classe Exposition Universelle 1855, branded Lot 46 | Brompton’s | June 2021 | £15,600est. £ 8,000-12,000 |
| Violin | Bearing the maker's brand to the table, labelled Lupot Lot 211 | Vichy | December 2020 | £8,064est. € 3.000-4.000 |
| Violin | Back inlayed with marquetry panel of a town, scroll head carved with the head of a bearded gentleman Lot 1150 | McTear’s | August 2020 | £1,320 |
| Violin | Labelled Charles Jacquot Lot 59 | Vichy | November 2019 | £3,693est. € 1.500-2.000 |
| Violin | Bearing the maker's brands Lot 217 | Vichy | November 2019 | £4,616est. € 4.000-5.000 |
| Violin | Bearing the maker's label and internal brand, decal, heavily polishes/cleaned Lot 111 | Skinners | June 2019 | £3,649est. $ 4,000-6,000 |
| Violin | Violin, 1840 c. Lot 177 | Skinners | June 2019 | £1,899est. $ 3,000-5,000 |
| Pochette | Bearing the maker's brand Lot 23 | Vichy | May 2019 | £615est. € 200 |
| Violin | Branded H. Derazey internally on the back Lot 230 | Ingles & Hayday | October 2018 | £7,200est. £ 4,000-6,000 |
| Violin | Branded H.D. to the table Lot 65 | Vichy | June 2018 | £16,825est. € 10.000-12.000 |
| Violin | Bearing the maker's brand, French head of 20th Century Lot 68 | Vichy | June 2018 | £8,938est. € 6.000-7.000 |
| Violin | Labelled H. Derazey, Luthier, inscribed to the inside back H. Derazey Lot 125 | Tarisio | February 2018 | £8,156est. $ 5,000-7,000 |
| Violin | Bearing the maker's brand Lot 308 | Vichy | November 2017 | £5,491est. € 2.000-3.000 |
| Violin | Bearing the maker's brands to the table and back Lot 320 | Vichy | November 2017 | £10,560est. € 10.000-12.000 |
| Violin | Bearing the maker's brand Lot 206 | Vichy | June 2017 | £6,786est. € 5.000-6.000 |
| Violin | Bearing the maker's label Lot 255 | Vichy | June 2017 | £7,308est. € 7.000-8.000 |
| Violin | Bearing the maker's label and brand Lot 454 | Vichy | June 2017 | £7,830est. € 4.000-6.000 |
| Violin | Unlabelled, branded to the inside back H. Derazey Lot 164 | Tarisio | May 2017 | £4,623est. $ 5,000-8,000 |
| Violin | Bearing the maker's label Lot 154 | Vichy | December 2016 | £6,093est. € 7.000-8.000 |
| Violin | One-piece back of faint medium curl, varnish of a plum red colour on a golden ground Lot 1456 | Gardiner Houlgate | December 2016 | £3,840est. £ 3,000-4,000 |
| Violin | Two-piece back of faint broad curl, varnish of a reddish brown colour on a golden ground Lot 98 | Gardiner Houlgate | October 2016 | £9,360est. £ 7,000-10,000 |
| Violin | Labelled Stradivari Lot 782 | Vichy | June 2016 | £2,530est. € 1.000 |
| Violin | Bearing the maker's brand Lot 210 | Vichy | June 2016 | £7,071est. € 4.000-5.000 |
| Violin | Bearing the maker's brand internally to the back Lot 415 | Vichy | June 2016 | £3,583est. € 4.000-6.000 |
| Violin | one-piece back, varnish of an orange brown colour on a golden ground Lot 12 | Apollium | June 2016 | £2,367est. € 2.500-3.000 |
| Violin | One-piece back of medium regular curl, varnish of a red brown colour on a golden ground Lot 17 | Apollium | June 2016 | £3,788est. € 4.000-6.000 |
| Violin | One-piece back of horizontal curl, varnish of an orange brown colour on a golden ground Lot 20 | Apollium | June 2016 | £3,598est. € 4.000-6.000 |
| Cello | Labelled H. Derazey a Mirecourt ... Lot 131 | Brompton’s | June 2016 | £4,560est. £ 4,000-6,000 |
| Viola | Bearing the maker's brand, head and table revarnished Lot 2284 | Vichy | December 2015 | £421est. € 300 |
| Violin | Unlabelled Lot 69 | Brompton’s | November 2015 | £13,200est. £ 12,000-18,000 |
| Violin | Bearing the maker's brand Lot 222 | Vichy | June 2015 | £6,657est. € 3.000-4.000 |
| Violin | Bearing the original label H. Derazey a Mirecourt, Medaille de 1e Classe, Exposition Universelle, 1855 Lot 445 | Brompton’s | June 2015 | £4,200est. £ 3,000-5,000 |
| Violin | Labelled H. Derazey à Mirecourt ..., branded H. Derazey internally on the back Lot 136 | Ingles & Hayday | March 2015 | £2,880est. £ 2,500-3,500 |
| Violin | Unlabelled, branded H. Derazey Lot 67 | Brompton’s | March 2015 | £11,400est. £ 12,000-18,000 |
| Violin | Labelled Stradivari Lot 21 | Vichy | December 2014 | £2,166est. € 1.000-1.500 |
| Violin | Bearing the maker's brand internally to the back Lot 156 | Vichy | December 2014 | £11,301est. € 6.000-8.000 |
| Violin | Lot 106 | Bonhams | October 2014 | £5 |
| Violin | Branded internally H. Derazey, handsome work of a red brown colour Lot 106 | Bonhams | October 2014 | £5,000est. £ 5,000-6,000 |
| Violin | Back inlaid with different woods depicting a villa and a musician with his goat, whole scene Lot 73 | Brompton’s | March 2014 | £5,760est. £ 5,000-7,000 |
| Violin | Labelled H. Derazey a Mirecourt Medaille de 1ere Classe Exposition Universelle 1855, dated 1852 Lot 208 | Brompton’s | March 2014 | £16,200est. £ 8,000-12,000 |
| Violin | Guarneri del Gesù model, bearing the maker's brand Lot 169 | Vichy | December 2013 | £2,986est. € 1.000-1.500 |
| Violin | Bearing the maker's brand Lot 215 | Vichy | December 2013 | £8,461est. € 8.000-10.000 |
| Violin | Labelled H Derazey a Mirecourt, Medaille de 1re Classe, Exposition Universelle 1855, branded Lot 397 | Brompton’s | June 2013 | £4,200est. £ 3,000-5,000 |
| Violin | Lot 46 | Bonhams | May 2013 | £9,250 |
| Violin | Violin, 1870 Lot 46 | Bonhams | May 2013 | £9,250est. £ 8,000-12,000 |
| Violin | Bearing a manuscript label H. Derazey a Mirecourt Medaille de First Class No 1 ... Lot 62 | Brompton’s | December 2012 | £6,000est. £ 5,000-8,000 |
| Violin | Branded internally on the back H. Derazey Lot 3 | Sotheby's | October 2012 | £8,125est. £ 4,000-6,000 |
| Violin | Labelled Stradivari Lot 72 | Vichy | June 2012 | £4,367est. € 3.000-4.000 |
| Violin | Amati model, bearing the maker's label and brand Lot 219 | Vichy | June 2012 | £7,764est. € 5.000-6.000 |
| Violin | Bearing the maker's brand Lot 258 | Vichy | June 2012 | £1,650est. € 1.000-1.500 |
| Cello | Labelled H. Derazey, A Mirecourt ..., branded to the inside back H. Derazey, decorated ribs Lot 13 | Tarisio | June 2012 | £30,000est. £ 25,000-40,000 |
| Violin | Bearing two original labels Honore Derazey pere a Mirecourt Lot 316 | Brompton’s | June 2012 | £16,800est. £ 14,000-18,000 |
| Violin | Branded internally H. Derazey Lot 325 | Brompton’s | June 2012 | £8,400est. £ 4,000-6,000 |
| Violin | Labelled H. Derazey a Mirecourt Medaille de Premiere Classe Exposition Universelle 1855 Lot 463 | Brompton’s | June 2012 | £8,400est. £ 5,000-8,000 |
| Violin | 35.9 cm Mirecourt, 1840 c. | — | December 2011 | £5,284 |
| Violin | Lot 50 | Bonhams | October 2011 | £3,750 |
| Violin | 36.1 cm Mirecourt, 1860 c. | — | September 2011 | £3,120 |
| Violin | 36.1 cm mid 19th C. Workshop of | — | June 2011 | £5,100 |
| Violin | 36.1 cm Mirecourt, 1820 c. | — | June 2011 | £3,086 |
| Violin | 36.4 cm Mirecourt, 1850 c. Workshop of | — | April 2011 | £3,000 |
| Violin | 35.9 cm Mirecourt, 1870 c. | — | March 2011 | £5,000 |
| Violin | 35.8 cm Mirecourt, 1870 c. Workshop of | — | March 2011 | £3,125 |
| Violin | 35.9 cm Paris, 1870 c. after "Nicola Amati" | — | March 2011 | £7,200 |
| Violin | 35.8 cm Mirecourt, 1850 c. | — | December 2010 | £7,767 |
| Cello | 76.2 cm Mirecourt, 1870 c. | — | March 2010 | £18,000 |
| Violin | 35.5 cm Possibly workshop of | — | October 2009 | £0 |
| Violin Bow | 35.6 cm Mirecourt, 1870 c. Workshop of | — | October 2009 | £3,371 |
| Violin | 36.1 cm Mirecourt, 1870 c. | — | June 2009 | £2,400 |
| Violin | 36.1 cm Mirecourt, 1870 c. | — | June 2009 | £1,800 |
| Violin | 35.9 cm Mirecourt, 1850/1855 c. | — | June 2009 | £2,282 |
| Violin | 35.9 cm Mirecourt, 1850 c. (restorations, soundpost crack on back) | — | June 2009 | £2,385 |
| Violin | 36.2 cm Mirecourt, 1850 c. | — | June 2009 | £6,742 |
| Violin | 35.8 cm Mirecourt, mid-19th C. | — | March 2009 | £3,750 |
| Violin | 36.0 cm Mirecourt, 1850 c. | — | December 2008 | £7,167 |
| Violin | 36.1 cm Mirecourt, 1840 c. | — | June 2008 | £2,507 |
| Viola | 38.8 cm Mirecourt, 1890 c. Workshop of | — | May 2008 | £2,247 |
| Violin | 35.8 cm Paris, 1850 c. | — | March 2008 | £3,750 |
| Violin | 35.8 cm 1870 c. | — | March 2008 | £3,000 |
| Violin | 35.9 cm Mirecourt, 1850 c. | — | December 2007 | £5,956 |
| Violin | 35.9 cm 1860 c. Workshop | — | October 2007 | £1,496 |
| Violin | 35.8 cm Workshop | — | May 2007 | £4,419 |
| Violin | 36.0 cm | — | March 2007 | £4,600 |
| Violin | 36.1 cm Workshop of | — | February 2007 | £192 |
| Violin | 36.0 cm Mirecourt, 1880 c. Workshop of | — | October 2006 | £6,000 |
| Viola | 38.7 cm Mirecourt, mid-19th C. | — | July 2006 | £3,120 |
| Violin | 35.7 cm Mirecourt, 1840 c. | — | May 2006 | £7,587 |
| Violin | — | May 2006 | £2,845 | |
| Violin | Mirecourt, 1870 c. | — | November 2005 | £2,211 |
| Violin | 1870 c. | — | November 2005 | £2,640 |
| Violin | Workshop of | — | October 2005 | £1,638 |
| Violin | 1920 c. Workshop | — | October 2005 | £2,678 |
| Violin | Fance, 1850 c. | — | July 2005 | £3,600 |
| Violin | Mirecourt, 1860 c. | — | June 2005 | £805 |
| Violin | Paris, 1860 (fair condition) | — | May 2005 | £2,137 |
| Violin | — | April 2005 | £1,939 | |
| Violin | Mirecourt, 2nd half 19th C. Workshop of | — | February 2005 | £1,440 |
| Violin | Mirecourt 1862? | — | February 2005 | £7,170 |
| Violin | Mirecourt, 1910 c. Workshop | — | November 2004 | £1,440 |
| Violin | Relief carving, lower back Workshop | — | October 2004 | £1,209 |
| Violin | Workshop | — | October 2004 | £2,863 |
| Violin | — | October 2004 | £4,316 | |
| Violin | Mirecourt, 1900 c. Workshop | — | July 2004 | £1,800 |
| Violin | Mirecourt, 1970 c. Attributed to | — | May 2004 | £3,167 |
| Violin | — | May 2004 | £3,315 | |
| Violin | Mirecourt, 1870 c. | — | May 2004 | £4,182 |
| Violin | Mirecourt, 1860 c. | — | March 2004 | £10,157 |
| Violin | Mirecourt, 1870 c. | — | March 2004 | £2,390 |
| Viola | 40.8 cm 1965 | — | April 2003 | £5,975 |
| Violin | 1840 | — | December 2002 | £2,350 |
| Violin | 1840 | — | December 2002 | £2,300 |
| Cello | 1860 c. | — | March 2002 | £16,500 |
| Violin | 1860 c. | — | October 2001 | £1,560 |
| Violin | 1860 | — | December 2000 | £4,699 |
| Violin | 1860 | — | November 2000 | £9,775 |
| Violin | 1855 | — | June 2000 | £2,875 |
| Violin | 1860 | — | May 2000 | £5,341 |
| Violin | 1855 | — | March 2000 | £5,750 |
| Violin | 1885 | — | March 1999 | £1,610 |
| Viola | 41.0 cm 1860 | — | March 1999 | £5,500 |
| Violin | 1840 c. | — | November 1998 | £9,200 |
| Violin | 1860 c. | — | June 1998 | £8,625 |
| Cello | 1830 c. | — | October 1997 | £21,850 |
| Violin | 1870 c. | — | October 1997 | £12,650 |
| Violin | 1821 | — | July 1997 | £4,500 |
| Violin | 18-- | — | March 1997 | £2,875 |
| Violin | 1829 | — | November 1996 | £4,025 |
| Violin | 1850 c. | — | May 1996 | £1,203 |
| Violin | 1840 c. | — | March 1996 | £11,500 |
| Violin | 1870 | — | March 1996 | £920 |
| Violin | 18-- | — | March 1996 | £2,760 |
| Violin | 18-- | — | March 1996 | £1,840 |
| Violin | 1860 | — | October 1995 | £2,300 |
| Violin | 1880 c. | — | March 1995 | £2,875 |
| Violin | 1870 | — | October 1994 | £4,600 |
| Violin | 1870 | — | June 1994 | £7,475 |
| Violin | 1862 | — | March 1994 | £4,950 |
| Viola | 39.8 cm 1870 c. | — | November 1993 | £11,000 |
| Violin | 1880 c. | — | November 1993 | £6,325 |
| Violin | 1870 c. | — | November 1993 | £4,140 |
| Violin | 18-- | — | November 1993 | £1,840 |
| Violin | 1860 c. | — | June 1993 | £3,960 |
| Cello | 18-- | — | November 1992 | £7,150 |
| Violin | 18-- | — | November 1992 | £6,600 |
| Violin | 1870 c. | — | September 1992 | £3,960 |
| Violin | 1862 | — | June 1992 | £7,700 |
| Viola | 39.8 cm 1860 c. | — | September 1989 | £6,380 |
| Violin | 1850 c. (poor condition) | — | June 1989 | £1,320 |
| Cello | 1870 c. | — | April 1988 | £5,000 |
| Cello | 1860 c. | — | November 1987 | £3,960 |
| Viola | 39.8 cm 18-- | — | April 1987 | £3,960 |
| Viola | 39.7 cm 1855 | — | April 1987 | £2,640 |
| Viola | 37.8 cm 1835 c. | — | November 1986 | £990 |
| Cello | 1855 c. | — | July 1985 | £4,180 |
| Violin | 1862 (poor condition) | — | June 1985 | £3,300 |
| Violin | 18-- (poor condition) | — | November 1984 | £990 |
| Viola | 40.0 cm 1860 c. | — | September 1982 | £3,080 |
| Cello | 18-- | — | September 1981 | £2,320 |
| Viola | 40.3 cm 1855 | — | November 1980 | £1,595 |
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Maker Overview
Life
Honore Derazey (1794-1883) was born in 1794 in Darney and died in 1883 in Mirecourt, France. He apprenticed in Mirecourt and subsequently worked in Paris at various ateliers before establishing his own highly successful business in Mirecourt. Derazey received awards in Paris in 1839, 1849, and 1855, and in London in 1851. He was a very prolific maker, especially after approximately 1844, and many of his instruments were sold through J. B. Vuillaume, who sometimes inserted his own label. Honore Derazey also produced several instruments that were passed off as the work of Gaspar Duiffoprugcar, following misguided attempts to suggest that this maker, rather than Andrea Amati, originated the violin in Lyons in the early 16th century.
Characteristics
- Models
- Derazey primarily followed Stradivari models and, less frequently, Amati models.
- Workmanship
- , his work is described as very fine and professional, in the Vuillaume style. George Hart notes that many of his instruments are carefully finished and are heavy in wood.
- Materials
- His instruments were made from good wood and fine materials.
- Varnish
- The varnish is described as red-gold shaded, though of a rather hard consistency, and inclined to hardness.
Recorded labels
- H. Derazey à Mirecourt
Médaille de 1re classe
Exposition Universelle 1855John Dilworth
Influence and legacy
- Training: Honore Derazey apprenticed in Mirecourt and was employed in Paris at various ateliers.
- Style: His professional work is characterized as being in the Vuillaume style.
- Awards: Honore Derazey gained awards in Paris in 1839, 1849, and 1855, and in London in 1851.
- Reputation: His reputation was briefly undermined by less distinguished examples still bearing his label that were made after his death by his son Justin, Mangenot, and Laberte-Magnie.
Further Information
- Branding: Instruments were branded on the back interior with 'H Derazey' or 'H.Derazey père'.
- Labels: Printed labels read 'H. Derazey à Mirecourt / Médaille de 1re classe / Exposition Universelle 1855'.
- Workshop Location: He established his own business in Mirecourt.
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Biographies
The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:
John Dilworth+
DERAZEY, Honoré (Jean-Joseph) Born 1794 Darney, died 1883 Mirecourt France. Apprenticed in Mirecourt, then employed in Paris at various ateliers. Established his own business in Mirecourt which was quickly very successful. Awards gained in Paris 1839, 1849 and 1855, and London 1851. Very prolific maker, especially after c.1844, following Stradivari and (rarely) Amati models. Many sold through J. B. Vuillaume who inserted his own label. Made several instruments passed off as the work of Gaspar Duiffoprugcar in the wake of misguided attempts to show that this maker, and not Andrea Amati, was the originator of the violin in Lyons in the early 16th century. Very fine professional work in the Vuillaume style, with red-gold shaded varnish (although of rather hard consistency) and fine materials. Less distinguished examples still bearing his label made after his death by his son Justin, Mangenot, and Laberte-Magnie briefly undermined his reputation. Branded on back interior: ‘H Derazey’ or ‘H.Derazey père’. Printed label: H. Derazey à Mirecourt / Médaille de 1re classe / Exposition Universelle 1855
George Hart+
Many of the instruments of this maker are carefully finished. They are heavy in wood. The varnish is inclined to hardness.
Willibald Leo Lütgendorff+
Bevor er sich in Mirecourt als Fabrikant selbstständig machte, arbeitete er
einige Jahre in Paris bei verschiedenen Meistern. Seine Geigen, gewöhnlich
nach Stradivari, seltener nach Amati gemacht, sind aus gutem Holz und tragen
eine Brandmarke mit seinem Namen, die freilich oft nur nach Öffnung der Geige
zu finden ist.
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