Paul Bailly
London, Mirecourt, Paris, 1844–1907
Paul Bailly (1844-1907) was a distinguished French luthier, born in Mirecourt and active in various European cities and America before settling in Paris. He received training from notable makers including Jules Gaillard, Prosper Gabasse, P. G. Grandjon, and J. B. Vuillaume. Known for his fine and varied work, he copied classical models, particularly Stradivari's Messiah for violins, and used a distinctive chestnut-brown oil varnish for his cellos. Bailly's instruments were praised for their noble and even tone. He was an exhibitor at the 1893 Chicago Exhibition and accumulated over ten medals throughout his career.
Worked
London, Mirecourt, Paris
Made
Bass, Cello, Viola, Violin
Taught by
Galliard and J
Auction Price History
Highest auction price
£33,039
209 results
| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | Lot 34 | Bonhams | August 2026 | £5,875 |
| Violin | Lot 336 | Bonhams | August 2026 | £10,000 |
| Small Violin | 1/2 size violin, bearing the maker's signature to the table and back Lot 575 | Vichy | December 2025 | £2,857est. € 1.500-2.000 |
| Violin | brooken heel Lot 5 | Vichy | December 2025 | £6,577est. € 6.000-8.000 |
| Violin | Labelled Paul Bailly luthier ancien élève de J-B. Vuillaume 8 medailles à Paris, Sidney, Melbourne, 8c. a Lot 96 | Tarisio | October 2025 | £10,800est. £ 6,000-9,000 |
| Violin | Bearing the maker's label Lot 65 | Vichy | June 2025 | £7,037est. € 7.000-8.000 |
| Violin | Bearing the maker's label and brand to the table Lot 205 | Vichy | June 2025 | £3,356est. € 4.000-5.000 |
| Violin | Labelled Hart & Sons Lot 19 | Aguttes | June 2025 | £10,545est. € 6.000-8.000 |
| Violin | Labelled 10 Medaille Or. Vermeil, Argent et Bronze No. 51 Paul Bailly luthier ancien Eleve de J. B. ... Lot 119 | Tarisio | January 2025 | £16,405est. $ 18,000-25,000 |
| Violin | Bearing the maker's label n. 1367 and signature, broken heel Lot 20 | Laurent | January 2024 | £11,391est. € 8.000-10.000 |
| Violin | Labelled Paul Bailly, Luthier, Elève de Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume à Paris, Messie, signed to the label Lot 133 | Tarisio | January 2024 | £6,019est. € 7.000-10.000 |
| Violin | Bearing the maker's label n. 1901 and signature to the back, fair condition Lot 218 | Laurent | January 2024 | £12,232est. € 5.000-6.000 |
| Violin | Bearing the maker's signature to the back, labelled Stradivari, minor head crack Lot 315 | Laurent | January 2024 | £11,700est. € 8.000-10.000 |
| Violin | One-piece back of regular curl, varnish of a golden brown colour, varnish retouched, head restoration Lot 4 | Millon & A. | January 2024 | £2,553est. € 2.500-3.000 |
| Violin | One-piece back of regular curl, varnish of a brown colour on a golden ground, good condition Lot 171 | Millon & A. | January 2024 | £3,179est. € 2.800-3.000 |
| Violin | Labelled with signature Twelve Medals - Gold, Silver and Bronze (Paris, Melbourne, Sydney & c.) ... Lot 139 | Ingles & H. | January 2024 | £12,000est. £ 8,000-12,000 |
| Violin | Labelled 10 médailles or. vermeil argent et bronze, à Paris Sydney Melbourne etc, no 673 Paul Bailly ... Lot 101 | Tarisio | January 2024 | £16,392est. € 12.000-18.000 |
| Violin | Bearing the maker's label Lot 312 | Vichy | November 2023 | £9,730est. € 8.000-10.000 |
| Violin | Labelled Paul Bailly luthier à Paris, ancien élève de J.B. Vuillaume, 8 medailles à Paris Sydney ... Lot 50 | Tarisio | October 2023 | £10,200est. £ 8,000-12,000 |
| Violin | Bearing the maker's label Lot 269 | Vichy | June 2023 | £4,061est. € 2.000-3.000 |
| Cello | several stress fractures running on the table Lot 2523 | Gardiner Houlgate | June 2023 | £32,940est. £ 15,000-18,000 |
| Violin | Labelled Paul Bailly, no 1332 P. B., Luthier, Ancien élève de J. B. Vuillaume de Paris, 195 rue de ... Lot 100 | Tarisio | March 2023 | £8,951est. $ 7,000-10,000 |
| Violin | Labelled 10 Medailles Or. Vermeil Argent et Bronze, à Paris Sydney Melbourne etc, no 673 Paul ... Lot 23 | Tarisio | October 2022 | £10,200est. £ 12,000-18,000 |
| Violin | Labelled Twelve Medals - Gold, Silver, and Bronze. (Paris, Sydney, Melbourne, &c.) Paul Bailly Violin ... Lot 121 | Tarisio | June 2022 | £22,945est. $ 18,000-25,000 |
| Violin | Bearing the maker's label Lot 253 | Vichy | June 2022 | £15,222est. € 2.500-3.000 |
| Violin | Maggini model, bearing the maker's label Lot 58 | Vichy | June 2022 | £6,340est. € 6.000-8.000 |
| Violin | Maggini model, bearing the maker's label with signature Lot 208 | Vichy | December 2021 | £9,499est. € 5.000-6.000 |
| Viola | Labelled Miremont Lot 311 | Vichy | June 2021 | £8,017est. € 8.000-10.000 |
| Violin | Bearing the maker's label Lot 73 | Vichy | June 2021 | £8,551est. € 5.000-6.000 |
| Violin | Bearing the maker's label Lot 213 | Vichy | June 2021 | £7,696est. € 5.000-7.000 |
| Violin | Labelled No. 940/Paul Bailly ..., excess glue at ribs and blocks Lot 1280 | Skinners | June 2021 | £7,548est. $ 4,000-6,000 |
| Violin | Bearing the maker's signature to the table Lot 15 | Vichy | June 2021 | £4,276est. € 6.000-8.000 |
| Cello | Bearing the maker's label n.55 Lot 115 | Vichy | June 2021 | £28,860est. € 15.000-20.000 |
| Violin | Bearing the original label No. 558, Paul Bailly, Luthier, Ancien Eleve de J.B. Vuillaume ... Lot 62 | Brompton’s | March 2021 | £12,600est. £ 5,000-8,000 |
| Violin | Bearing the maker's label Lot 63 | Vichy | December 2020 | £8,624est. € 4.000-5.000 |
| Cello | Bearing the maker's label Lot 123 | Vichy | December 2020 | £33,039est. € 20.000-25.000 |
| Violin | Bearing the maker's label, varnish of an orange red colour on a golden ground Lot 19 | Delon | October 2020 | £2,396est. € 1.500-2.000 |
| Violin | Labelled Paul Bailly, Luthier, Ancien Elève de J. B. Vuillaume, de Paris, 47, rue de Trevise Paris ... Lot 56 | Tarisio | July 2020 | £11,322est. $ 8,000-12,000 |
| Violin | Unlabelled, inscribed to the inside back Paul Bailly, London 1891 and No 757 Lot 219 | Tarisio | March 2020 | £14,400est. £ 12,000-18,000 |
| Violin | Labelled 10 médailles d'or vermeil argent et bronze, Paul Bailly, no 1332 P. B., luthier, ancien élève ... Lot 197 | Tarisio | March 2020 | £7,200est. £ 6,000-9,000 |
| Violin | Labelled Paul Bailly ..., faintly signed to the inside back and top Lot 134 | Tarisio | February 2020 | £11,846est. $ 15,000-22,000 |
| Violin | Labelled Paul Bailly luthier, Paul Bailly, ancien élève de J. B. Vuillaume, 8 médailles à Paris Sydney ... Lot 185 | Tarisio | October 2019 | £14,400est. £ 8,000-12,000 |
| Violin | Bearing the maker's label n. 621 and signature to the inside back Lot 161 | Sunrise | December 2018 | £12,665est. ¥ 1,500-1,700,000 |
| Violin | Labelled Paul Bailly luthier, ancien elève de J-B. Vuillaume, 8 medailles à Paris, Sydney, Melbourne 8a Lot 227 | Tarisio | November 2018 | £8,084est. $ 15,000-22,000 |
| Violin | Labelled 10 Médailles Or, Vermeil, Argent et Bronze à Paris, Sydney, Melbourne etc. Paul Bailly ... Lot 7 | Ingles & Hayday | October 2018 | £7,800est. £ 4,000-6,000 |
| Violin | Two-piece back of medium curl, table of fine grain, varnish of a reddish brown colour on a golden ground Lot 112 | Gardiner Houlgate | October 2018 | £6,960est. £ 4,000-6,000 |
| Violin | Labelled Paul Bailly luthier, ancien élève de J-B. Vuillaume, médailles à Paris, Sydney, Melbourne 8ca Lot 144 | Tarisio | June 2018 | £6,000est. £ 5,000-8,000 |
| Violin | Bearing an original label, numbered 236 Lot 203 | Brompton’s | June 2018 | £6,000est. £ 5,000-7,000 |
| Violin | Labelled Ten medals - Gold, Silver, and Bronze., Paul Bailly, Violin maker, Pupil of Jean Baptiste ... Lot 134 | Tarisio | May 2018 | £17,400est. $ 20,000-30,000 |
| Violin | After del Gesù, bearing an original label numbered in manuscript 700, signed Lot 247 | Brompton’s | March 2018 | £13,200est. £ 10,000-15,000 |
| Violin | Maggini model, bearing the maker's signature to the back, labelled Bing Lot 312 | Vichy | November 2017 | £4,224est. € 3.000-4.000 |
| Violin | After del Gesù, labelled ... Paul Bailly Violin Maker, Pupil of ..., in a remarkable state of preservation Lot 84 | Brompton’s | October 2017 | £13,200est. £ 10,000-15,000 |
| Violin | Bearing the maker's label and signature Lot 122 | Vichy | June 2017 | £4,385est. € 3.000-4.000 |
| Violin | Bearing the maker's label Lot 420 | Vichy | June 2017 | £5,742est. € 4.000-6.000 |
| Violin | Labelled 10 Médailles Or, Vermeil, Argent et Bronze, A Paris, Sydney, Melbourne, Etc., Paul Bailly ... Lot 201 | Tarisio | May 2017 | £17,570est. $ 15,000-22,000 |
| Violin | Labelled 10 medailles or Vermeil argent et bronze, a Paris Sydney Melbourne etc, no 1132 Paul Bailly ... Lot 167 | Tarisio | March 2017 | £10,200est. £ 8,000-12,000 |
| Violin | Labelled No. 460, Paul Bailly, Luthier, Ancien Elève de J.B. Vuillaume de Paris, 47, rue de Trévise ... Lot 12 | Ingles & Hayday | March 2017 | £5,040est. £ 3,500-5,000 |
| Violin | After del Gesù, bearing an original label Lot 50 | Brompton’s | March 2017 | £15,600est. £ 10,000-15,000 |
| Violin | Bearing the maker's label and signature Lot 312 | Vichy | December 2016 | £4,062est. € 4.000-5.000 |
| Violin | Guarneri del Gesù model, bearing the maker's signatures to the table and back Lot 375 | Vichy | December 2016 | £7,616est. € 7.000-8.000 |
| Violin | Labelled 10 medailles or, vermeil, argent et bronze, à Paris, Sydney, Melbourne etc, no 1208 Paul ... Lot 176 | Tarisio | October 2016 | £14,160est. £ 12,000-18,000 |
| Violin | Labelled Joseph Guarnerius ... Lot 49 | Brompton’s | June 2016 | £7,200est. £ 6,000-8,000 |
| Violin | Labelled Paul Bailly. luthier, ancien élève de J-B. Vuillaume, 8 médailles a Paris, Sydney, Melbourne ... Lot 207 | Tarisio | October 2015 | £8,558est. $ 12,000-18,000 |
| Violin | Bearing the maker's label Lot 205 | Vichy | June 2015 | £3,504est. € 4.000-5.000 |
| Violin | Labelled Paul Bailly, luthier ancien eleve de J-B Vuillaume, 8 medailles a Paris, Sydney, Melbourne, ... Lot 233 | Tarisio | May 2015 | £15,743est. $ 12,000-18,000 |
| Violin | Labelled 10 Médailles Or, Vermeil, Argent et Bronze à Paris, Sydney, Melbourne etc. Paul Bailly ... Lot 7 | Ingles & Hayday | March 2015 | £7,200est. £ 6,000-8,000 |
| Violin | Two-piece back, table of regular fine grain, varnish of an orange brown colour on a golden ground Lot 284 | Apollium | February 2015 | £9,287est. € 7.500-8.000 |
| Violin | Bearing the maker's label and signature Lot 252 | Vichy | December 2014 | £6,592est. € 7.000-8.000 |
| Violin | Bearing the maker's label and brand to the lower rib Lot 323 | Vichy | December 2014 | £5,462est. € 3.000-4.000 |
| Violin | Bearing the maker's label Lot 9 | Drouot | December 2014 | £5,150est. € 4.000-6.000 |
| Cello | Bearing an original label Paul Bailly luthier ancienne eleve de J-B. Vuillaume 8 medailes a Paris ... Lot 163 | Brompton’s | October 2014 | £18,000est. £ 10,000-15,000 |
| Violin | A. Stradivari copy, bearing the maker's brand to the block, branded purfling Lot 47 | Apollium | October 2014 | £4,065est. € 4.500-6.000 |
| Violin | Unlabelled, branded to the button P. Bailly Lot 257 | Tarisio | May 2014 | £13,447est. $ 20,000-30,000 |
| Violin | Labelled Paul Bailly, Violin Maker, Pupil of Jean Baptiste Vuillaume, 86, Wardour Street, London, W. ... Lot 258 | Tarisio | May 2014 | £14,154est. $ 20,000-30,000 |
| Violin | Bearing the maker's label n° 450 Lot 312 | Vichy | December 2013 | £7,963est. € 5.000-6.000 |
| Violin | Guarneri del Gesù model, bearing the maker's signature to the table and back Lot 318 | Vichy | December 2013 | £5,773est. € 5.000-7.000 |
| Violin | Labelled Paul Bailly, luthier ancien eleve de J-B Vuillaume, 8 medailles a Paris, Sydney, Melbourne, ... Lot 270 | Tarisio | October 2013 | £14,300est. $ 12,000-18,000 |
| Violin | Bearing an original label numbered 936, signed by the maker Lot 53 | Brompton’s | October 2013 | £2,400est. £ 2,000-3,000 |
| Violin | After Nicolò Amati, labelled Paul Bailly luthier ancien eleve de JB Vuillaume 8 medailles a Paris ... Lot 89 | Brompton’s | October 2013 | £7,200est. £ 4,000-6,000 |
| Violin | Labelled with signature Paul Bailly, Violin Maker, Pupil of Jean Baptiste Vuillaume of Paris Lot 7 | Ingles & Hayday | October 2013 | £11,400est. £ 5,000-8,000 |
| Violin | Labelled Paul Bailly Luthier, Ancien Élève de J.B. Vuillaume de Paris, London Année 1891, No. 709 Lot 127 | Ingles & Hayday | October 2013 | £3,600est. £ 3,000-5,000 |
| Violin | After Amati, bearing an original label signed and indistinctly dated, numbered 1112 Lot 71 | Brompton’s | June 2013 | £2,640est. £ 500-800 |
| Violin | Labelled Paul Bailly, Luthier ancient eleve de J.B. Vuillaume, 8 medailles a Paris, Sydney, Melbourne Lot 81 | Brompton’s | June 2013 | £13,200est. £ 4,000-6,000 |
| Violin | Labelled Paul Bailly, Paris, 190... Lot 219 | Tarisio | May 2013 | £5,009est. $ 12,000-15,000 |
| Violin | Bearing the original label dated 1897 and numbered 1031, inscribed with the maker's monogram Lot 196 | Brompton’s | March 2013 | £5,535est. £ 4,000-6,000 |
| Violin | Bearing the maker's label Lot 413 | Vichy | December 2012 | £4,098est. € 3.000-4.000 |
| Violin | Maggini copy, one-piece back of broad curl, table of medium grain, varnish of a golden brown colour Lot 498 | Gardiner Houlgate | December 2012 | £1,080est. £ 900-1,200 |
| Violin | Labelled 10 médailles or, vermeil, argent et bronze à Paris, Sydney, Melbourne, etc N° 707 Paul Bailly ... Lot 6 | Sotheby's | October 2012 | £11,250est. £ 5,000-7,000 |
| Violin | After Nicolò Amati, labelled 10 Medailles Or, Vermeil, Argent et Bronze A ... Lot 67 | Brompton’s | October 2012 | £13,200est. £ 7,000-10,000 |
| Violin | After Del Gesù, inscribed internally in ink No., 495 Paul Bailly ..., of a golden orange brown colour Lot 336 | Bonhams | October 2012 | £10,000 |
| Cello | Branded P. Bailly below the button Lot 68 | Tarisio | April 2012 | £18,540est. $ 20,000-30,000 |
| Violin | Labelled Paul Bailly, Luthier ancien eleve ... Lot 283 | Tarisio | April 2012 | £5,933est. $ 8,000-12,000 |
| Violin | Labelled Paul Bailly, Paris, 190... Lot 146 | Tarisio | March 2012 | £9,600est. £ 8,000-12,000 |
| Violin | Labelled Paul Bailly, Luthier Ancien eleve de J. B. Vuillaume 8 Medailles a Paris, Sydney, Melbourne Lot 158 | Brompton’s | March 2012 | £12,000est. £ 7,000-10,000 |
| Violin | 36.0 cm Paris, 1903 | — | January 2011 | £5,280 |
| Violin | 35.7 cm Paris, 1880-1885 c. | — | January 2011 | £7,398 |
| Violin | 35.7 cm Paris, 1900 c. | — | January 2011 | £10,625 |
| Violin | 35.7 cm 1885 c. | — | January 2011 | £7,200 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm Londres, 1890 | — | January 2011 | £10,470 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm Paris, 1900/1910 c. | — | January 2011 | £4,188 |
| Violin | 35.2 cm Paris, 1901 | — | January 2011 | £9,368 |
| Viola | 41.2 cm Paris, 1900 n°1070 | — | January 2011 | £9,919 |
| Violin | 35.8 cm Paris, 1888 | — | January 2011 | £8,740 |
| Violin | 35.5 cm Paris, 1890 c. | — | January 2011 | £8,740 |
| Bass | 113.5 cm London, 1890 c. | — | January 2011 | £10,000 |
| Bass | 113.5 cm London, 1888, | — | January 2011 | £9,375 |
| Viola | 40.1 cm Attributed to | — | January 2011 | £2,040 |
| Violin | 36.0 cm 1900 c. Ascribed to | — | January 2010 | £2,090 |
| Violin | 35.5 cm 1890 c. | — | January 2010 | £6,600 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm 1890 c. | — | January 2010 | £12,000 |
| Violin | 35.8 cm Paris, 1909 | — | January 2010 | £13,981 |
| Violin | 36.0 cm Paris, 1904 n°1236 | — | January 2009 | £4,896 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm Paris, 1900 c. | — | January 2009 | £8,898 |
| Violin | 35.3 cm Paris, 1900 c. | — | January 2009 | £8,156 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm London, 1891 | — | January 2009 | £10,622 |
| Violin | 35.7 cm Mirecourt, 1866 | — | January 2009 | £12,256 |
| Violin | 35.8 cm Paris, 1881 | — | January 2008 | £7,184 |
| Violin | 35.9 cm 1900 c. | — | January 2008 | £12,292 |
| Violin | 35.3 cm Paris, 1900 c. | — | January 2008 | £10,846 |
| Violin | 36.2 cm 1887 | — | January 2008 | £7,800 |
| Violin | 35.7 cm Paris, 1900 c. Probably by | — | January 2008 | £1,497 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm 1905 c. Workshop of | — | January 2008 | £2,340 |
| Violin | 35.9 cm Paris, 1900 | — | January 2008 | £5,000 |
| Violin | 35.4 cm Paris, 1895/1900 c. | — | January 2007 | £5,276 |
| Violin | 35.8 cm Paris, 1900 c. | — | January 2007 | £7,200 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm Paris, 1900 c. | — | January 2007 | £4,853 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm Paris | — | January 2007 | £6,905 |
| Violin | 35.2 cm France , 1900 c. Attributed to | — | January 2007 | £1,375 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm 1890 c. | — | January 2007 | £7,080 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm Mirecourt, 1866 | — | January 2007 | £4,008 |
| Violin | 35.7 cm Paris, 1885 c. | — | January 2007 | £7,489 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm Paris 1900 c. Workshop of | — | January 2007 | £2,875 |
| Violin | 35.8 cm Paris 1907 c. Probably by | — | January 2007 | £3,450 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm Paris, 1900 c. | — | January 2007 | £5,175 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm Paris, 1902 | — | January 2006 | £4,200 |
| Violin | 35.4 cm London , 1890 #702 | — | January 2006 | £7,800 |
| Violin | 35.3 cm Paris, 1900 (fresh damage to top) | — | January 2006 | £8,582 |
| Violin | 35.5 cm 1900 c. #864 | — | January 2006 | £5,684 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm Paris, 1900 | — | January 2006 | £5,519 |
| Violin | 35.0 cm Paris, 1906 | — | January 2006 | £5,519 |
| Violin | 35.7 cm Paris, 1900 #1049 | — | January 2006 | £4,560 |
| Violin | Paris, 1880 c. | — | January 2005 | £10,800 |
| Violin | Mirecourt, late-19th C. | — | January 2005 | £2,160 |
| Violin | Paris, 1907 | — | January 2005 | £9,195 |
| Violin | Paris, 1863 | — | January 2005 | £2,400 |
| Violin | Paris, 1880 c. | — | January 2005 | £6,694 |
| Violin | Paris, 1902 | — | January 2005 | £2,280 |
| Violin | Paris, 1865 | — | January 2005 | £5,040 |
| Violin | Paris, 1906 | — | January 2004 | £5,726 |
| Violin | Paris, 1906 Workshop | — | January 2004 | £3,107 |
| Violin | Workshop | — | January 2004 | £2,880 |
| Violin | London, 1890 c. Attributed to | — | January 2004 | £3,107 |
| Cello | Paris | — | January 2004 | £17,693 |
| Violin | London, 1891 | — | January 2004 | £7,800 |
| Violin | Paris, 1906 | — | January 2004 | £4,800 |
| Violin | Attributed to | — | January 2004 | £3,346 |
| Viola | 1891 | — | January 2003 | £10,575 |
| Violin | 1900 | — | January 2003 | £3,525 |
| Violin | 1900 | — | January 2003 | £13,248 |
| Violin | 1880 | — | January 2003 | £10,281 |
| Violin | 1900 | — | January 2003 | £4,590 |
| Violin | 1902 | — | January 2003 | £6,960 |
| Violin | 1869 | — | January 2002 | £8,708 |
| Violin | 1900 c. | — | January 2002 | £2,990 |
| Violin | 1881 | — | January 2002 | £6,275 |
| Violin | 1880 | — | January 2002 | £6,039 |
| Violin | 1906 | — | January 2001 | £2,837 |
| Violin | 1900 | — | January 2001 | £1,820 |
| Violin | 1897 | — | January 2001 | £1,725 |
| Violin | 1880 c. 1/2 Size | — | January 2001 | £2,792 |
| Violin | 18*3 | — | January 2001 | £4,600 |
| Violin | 1904 | — | January 2001 | £3,099 |
| Violin | 1893 | — | January 2001 | £3,220 |
| Viola | 38.7 cm 1890 | — | January 2000 | £3,795 |
| Violin | 1902 | — | January 2000 | £4,842 |
| Violin | 1903 | — | January 2000 | £3,860 |
| Violin | 1901 | — | January 2000 | £5,005 |
| Violin | 1890 | — | January 2000 | £3,680 |
| Violin | 1900 c. | — | January 1999 | £4,600 |
| Violin | 1886 | — | January 1999 | £4,258 |
| Violin | 1888 | — | January 1999 | £3,680 |
| Violin | 1900 | — | January 1999 | £4,370 |
| Violin | 1890 c. | — | January 1998 | £6,440 |
| Violin | 1890 c. | — | January 1998 | £2,530 |
| Violin | 1890 c. | — | January 1998 | £2,875 |
| Violin | 1890 c. | — | January 1997 | £5,000 |
| Violin | 1880 | — | January 1997 | £900 |
| Violin | 1900 c. | — | January 1997 | £4,025 |
| Violin | 1893 | — | January 1995 | £4,370 |
| Violin | 1891 | — | January 1995 | £2,990 |
| Cello | 1885 | — | January 1995 | £19,550 |
| Violin | 1885 | — | January 1995 | £4,370 |
| Violin | 1889 | — | January 1995 | £4,025 |
| Violin | 18-- | — | January 1995 | £5,290 |
| Violin | 1890 | — | January 1994 | £4,370 |
| Violin | 1900 c. | — | January 1994 | £4,830 |
| Violin | 1884 | — | January 1994 | £3,335 |
| Violin | 1890 c. | — | January 1994 | £4,370 |
| Violin | 1888 | — | January 1994 | £7,475 |
| Violin | 1900 c. | — | January 1993 | £2,760 |
| Violin | 1888 | — | January 1993 | £1,955 |
| Violin | 18-- | — | January 1993 | £4,600 |
| Violin | 18-- | — | January 1993 | £4,025 |
| Cello | 1887 | — | January 1993 | £9,350 |
| Violin | 1900 | — | January 1993 | £3,450 |
| Viola | 38.4 cm 1907 | — | January 1992 | £3,092 |
| Cello | 1870 c. | — | January 1992 | £6,050 |
| Viola | 39.8 cm 1861 | — | January 1988 | £3,300 |
| Cello | 1898 | — | January 1984 | £11,922 |
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Maker Overview
Life
Paul Bailly (1844-1907) was born in Mirecourt in 1844 and died in Paris in 1907. He received his initial training in Mirecourt from Jules Gaillard, Prosper Gabasse, and P. G. Grandjon. Subsequently, he worked for François Vuillaume, who sent him to his brother J. B. Vuillaume in Paris, where he remained for several years. In 1869, he was appointed violin maker to the Music Academy in Douai. Throughout his career, he worked successively in various locations including Lille, Douai, Mirecourt, Paris, Brussels, America, Rheims, and London, where he worked for Harry Dykes in Leeds., he moved to Paris in 1884 for several years, then relocated his workshop to London, and finally returned to Paris in 1898, establishing himself at 197 Rue de Grénelle. John Dilworth states he moved to Paris in 1899, established at 197 rue de Grenelle. In 1892, he returned to Mirecourt, primarily working for leading Parisian and London firms, and during this period, he also trained many apprentices. Cecie Stainer notes that he was among the exhibitors at the Chicago Exhibition in 1893.
Characteristics
- Workmanship
- Paul Bailly's work w as very fine and varied, and by Cecie Stainer as being of good quality, though not showy.
- Models
- He was a copyist of classical models, building according to all models, including English ones. His violins were primarily made after the Messiah by Stradivari.
- Cellos
- For his cellos, he preferred a large pattern and utilized a beautiful, chestnut-brown oil varnish.
- Tone
- The tone of his violins was considered noble and even in all registers, with his work being excellent.
- Experiments
- He was known for experiments, initiated by Prof. Wagner in Lisbon, to construct violins entirely from Brazilian Murtaholz.
Recorded labels
- 10 Medailles Or, Vermeil, Argent et Bronze
A Paris Sydney Malbourne etc.
No… Paul Bailly
Luthier
Ancien élève de J. B. Vuillaume, de Paris
197, rue de Grenelle PARIS Année 19..John Dilworth - Paul Bailly,
luthier à Mirecourt, Vosges
Élève de J. B. Vuillaume cie Paris
Luthier de l’Academie de musique de Douai Ten Medals—gold, silver and bronze
Paul Bailly. Violin Maker
Pupil of Jean Baptiste Vuillaume
86 Wardour St. London. W.
no..John Dilworth
Influence and legacy
- Teachers: Paul Bailly was a pupil of Jules Gaillard, Prosper Gabasse, P. G. Grandjon, and J. B. Vuillaume. He also worked for François Vuillaume.
- Mentorship: During his time in Mirecourt around 1892, he trained many apprentices.
- Awards: Paul Bailly received a bronze medal in 1878. By 1900, he possessed more than ten medals, including gold, silver, and bronze, from exhibitions in Paris, Sydney, and Melbourne.
- Exhibitions: He was an exhibitor at the Chicago Exhibition in 1893.
Further Information
- Addresses: Paul Bailly's workshops included 197 rue de Grenelle in Paris and 86 Wardour St. in London, W.
- Collaborations: He worked for leading Parisian and London firms.
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Biographies
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John Dilworth+
BAILLY, Paul Born 1844 Mirecourt, died 1907 Paris France. Pupil of Galliard and J. B. Vuillaume, and then worked successively in Lille, Douai, Mirecourt, Paris, Brussels, America, Rheims, London, and for Harry Dykes in Leeds. Finally moved to Paris in 1899, established at 197 rue de Grenelle. Very fine and varied work, copyist of classical models. 10 Medailles Or, Vermeil, Argent et Bronze / A Paris Sydney Malbourne etc./ No… Paul Bailly / Luthier / Ancien élève de J. B. Vuillaume, de Paris / 197, rue de Grenelle PARIS Année 19.. Paul Bailly, / luthier à Mirecourt, Vosges / Élève de J. B. Vuillaume cie Paris / Luthier de l’Academie de musique de Douai Ten Medals—gold, silver and bronze / Paul Bailly. Violin Maker / Pupil of Jean Baptiste Vuillaume / 86 Wardour St. London. W./ no..
Willibald Leo Lütgendorff+
Er erhielt seine erste Ausbildung in Mirecourt bei Jules Gaillard, Prosper
Gabasse und P. G. Grandjon. Hierauf arbeitete er bei François Vuillaume, der
ihn zu seinem Bruder J. B. V. nach Paris schickte, hier blieb er mehrere Jahre
und wurde 1869 zum Geigenmacher der Musik-Akademie in Douai ernannt.
1892 ging er nach Mirecourt zurück und arbeitete hauptsächlich für die ersten
Pariser und Londoner Firmen. Während dieser Zeit bildete er auch viele Lehrlinge
aus. 1884 zog er nach Paris und blieb wieder mehrere Jahre da und verlegte
dann seine Werkstatt nach London und 1898 endgültig nach Paris zurück,
wo er jetzt Rue de Grénelle No. 197 wohnt. Er baut nach allen Modellen, auch
nach englischen, seine Violinen hauptsächlich nach der »Messias« von Stradivari. Für seine Violoncelli zieht er ein grosses Patron vor und verwendet einen
schönen, kastanienbraunen Öllack. Der Ton seiner Geigen ist edel und gleichmässig
in allen Lagen und seine Arbeit vorzüglich, er besass 1900 bereits mehr
als 10 Medaillen etc. Bekannt sind
seine von Prof. Wagner in Lissabon
veranlassten Versuche, Geigen ganz
aus dem brasilianischen Murtaholz
zu bauen.
Cecie Stainer+
Of Mirecourt and Paris. Received a bronze medal in 1878 for work which, though not showy, was of good quality. Was among the Exhibitors in the Chicago (1893) Exhibition.
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