Rene Aerts
Brussels, 1883–1942
Apprenticed in Mirecourt. Worked in Germany and England before establishing his own shop in Brussels in 1921 at 7, avenue de la Régence. Succeeded Darche as luthier to the Conservatoire. Emigrated to Los Angeles in 1932 with his son Marcel. — John Dilworth
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| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | Unlabelled, branded, signed the outside back by E. Ysaÿe, M. Elman, J. Thibaud and F. Kreisler Lot 143 | Tarisio | January 2024 | £9,269est. $ 4,000-6,000 |
| Violin | Branded to the lower rib René Aerts, Bruxelles, signed to the back by Ysaye, Elman, Thibout and Kreisler Lot 227 | Tarisio | April 2012 | £2,410est. $ 3,000-5,000 |
| Violin | Brussels, 1928 Autographed by famous musicians | — | January 2005 | £3,930 |
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John Dilworth+
AERTS, René Born 1883 Mirecourt France, died 1942 Los Angeles USA. Apprenticed in Mirecourt. Worked in Germany and England before establishing his own shop in Brussels in 1921 at 7, avenue de la Régence. Succeeded Darche as luthier to the Conservatoire. Emigrated to Los Angeles in 1932 with his son Marcel. Excellent copies of classical masters, including Guadagnini and Gagliano. Furnished a set of instruments for the ‘Pro Arte’ quartet. Violas and cellos particularly esteemed. Lutherie d’Art / Père Aerts Fils / Rue de la Régence 7 / Bruxelles Belgique
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