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Marcel Aerts

Paris, 1910–1976

Son of René Aerts, below. Pupil of Emile Jeandat in Mirecourt and Emile Laurent in Brussels. Emigrated to Los Angeles with his father in 1932 and joined the Douglas Aircraft company in Long Beach, California. Continued to make instruments as a hobby. Fine reputation as repairer and restorer. — John Dilworth
Worked Paris
Made Viola, Violin
Family Son of René Aerts
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Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£2,541

3 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
ViolaLabelled Lutherie D'art, Pere Aerts Fils, Rue de la Recence, Bruxelles Belgique, Los Angeles, 1948, Aerts Lot 34TarisioFebruary 2016£2,541est. $ 3,000-5,000
Violin1931—November 1997£1,495
Viola42.2 cm 1932—March 1989£2,057

Biographies

The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:

John Dilworth+

AERTS, Marcel Born 1910 Paris France, died 1976 Clearlake Oaks, California USA. Son of René Aerts, below. Pupil of Emile Jeandat in Mirecourt and Emile Laurent in Brussels. Emigrated to Los Angeles with his father in 1932 and joined the Douglas Aircraft company in Long Beach, California. Continued to make instruments as a hobby. Fine reputation as repairer and restorer. Made copies of classical masters, beautifully finished. Same label as his father (below).

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