Louis Joseph & Émile Germain
Louis Joseph Germain (1822–1870) and his son Émile Germain (1853–1906) were French violin makers active in Paris.
Auction Price History
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| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| After Guarneri, labelled Emile Germain luthier rue St Denis à Paris n° 364, inscribed internally LG 1865 Lot 143 | — | October 2012 | £11,250est. £ 7,000-10,000 |
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Maker Overview
Life
Louis Joseph trained in Mirecourt before working with Charles François Gand and J.-B. Vuillaume, later establishing his own workshop in 1862. Émile succeeded him and became a respected Parisian maker, producing instruments after classical Italian models, including Guarneri. The two are associated with finely crafted French instruments and careful restoration work.
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