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Gustave Bazin

Mirecourt, Paris, 1871–1920

Violin maker, son of Charles Nicolas (II), above. Apprenticed at Darte-Vuillaume, later working for Laurent and Collin-Mezin before returning to Mirecourt. Fine violins, violas and cellos in the Paris manner, classical models with fine varnish. Gold medal, La Rochelle, 1898. — John Dilworth
Worked Mirecourt, Paris
Made Violin, Violin Bow
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Instruments

Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£2,875

46 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
ViolinBearing the maker's label n. 165 and pencil signature to the back Lot 770VichyDecember 2025£1,583est. € 1.500-2.000
ViolinBearing the maker's label, fair condition Lot 19LaurentDecember 2024£2,278est. € 1.000-1.500
ViolinBearing the maker's label, table crack Lot 552LaurentJune 2024£2,022est. € 1.000-1.500
ViolinA violin by Gustave Bazin, Paris, 1912 Lot 117AmatiNovember 2023£1,643est. £ 1,000-2,000
ViolinA violin by Gustave Bazin Lot 83AmatiJune 2023£1,517est. £ 1,000-2,000
ViolinBearing the maker's label Lot 671VichyMay 2023£2,594est. € 1.000-1.200
ViolaBearing the maker's label Lot 252VichyJune 2021£1,710est. € 1.500-2.000
ViolinViolin, 1900 c. Lot 2001VichySeptember 2020£331
ViolinBearing the maker's label Lot 565VichyNovember 2019£2,156est. € 1.000
ViolinBearing the maker's label Lot 6VichyNovember 2019£1,641est. € 1.200-1.500
ViolinOne-piece back of broad curl, varnish of a light reddish brown colour on a golden ground Lot 108Gardiner HoulgateOctober 2018£1,080est. £ 1,000-1,500
ViolinRené Quenoil collection, bearing the maker's label Lot 2065VichyJune 2018£1,682est. € 500
ViolinLabelled Aldric Lot 615VichyJune 2018£2,102est. € 800
ViolinBearing the maker's label Lot 856VichyNovember 2017£949est. € 700
ViolinBearing the maker's label Lot 705VichyJune 2017£835est. € 800
ViolinBearing the maker's label Lot 710VichyNovember 2016£1,330est. € 800
ViolinBearing the maker's label Lot 836VichyJune 2016£1,031est. € 600
ViolinLabelled Gustave Bazin, Ex-Ouvrier de M. Ch. - J-B. Collin-Mezin. de Paris Lot 324Brompton’sJune 2016£840est. £ 600-900
ViolinBearing the maker's label Lot 223VichyJune 2015£1,752est. € 2.000-2.500
ViolinBearing the maker's label Lot 470VichyJune 2015£1,927est. € 1.200-1.500
ViolinVarnish of a golden brown colour Lot 32ApolliumMay 2015£511est. € 500-700
ViolinBearing the maker's label and signature Lot 369VichyJune 2013£1,632est. € 1.500-2.000
ViolinLabelled Gustave Bazin Lot 58Brompton’sMarch 2013£677est. £ 500-700
ViolinBearing an original label numbered 246 and dated 1896 Lot 163Brompton’sDecember 2012£840est. £ 400-600
Violin36.0 cm Paris—December 2011£1,080
Violin35.5 cm 1910 c.—December 2010£960
Violin35.7 cm Mirecourt, 1898 Probably by—December 2010£660
Violin36.0 cm 1920 c.—October 2010£1,190
Violin35.9 cm France, 1917—October 2010£1,577
Violin35.6 cm Mirecourt, 1930-1940 c.—June 2010£1,036
Violin36.0 cm Mirecourt, 1920 c.—June 2009£1,245
Violin35.8 cm 1896 c. Attributed to—March 2009£1,800
Violin36.0 cm 1925—November 2007£2,760
Violin36.2 cm Mirecourt, early 20th C.—November 2006£1,200
Violin35.9 cm 1897—November 2006£706
ViolinMirecourt, 1900 c.—June 2005£1,127
ViolinMirecourt, 1902—April 2004£1,212
Violin1894—September 2000£1,495
Violin BowS/E 61 g.—November 1999£2,875
Violin1910 c.—November 1993£2,070
Violin1900 c.—September 1991£990
Violin1900-15—November 1987£935
Violin1900 c.—June 1987£605
Violin1895—November 1986£1,210
Violin1900 c.—July 1985£1,045
Violin1900 c.—November 1984£605

Biographies

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

John Dilworth+

BAZIN, Gustave Born 1871, died 1920 Mirecourt France. Violin maker, son of Charles Nicolas (II), above. Apprenticed at Darte-Vuillaume, later working for Laurent and Collin-Mezin before returning to Mirecourt. Fine violins, violas and cellos in the Paris manner, classical models with fine varnish. Gold medal, La Rochelle, 1898.

Willibald Leo Lütgendorff+

Sein Vater Charles B. hatte eine seit 1836 bestehende Bogenfabrik, Gustave,
der Schüler von Collin-Mezin in Paris war, fügte ihr eine Geigenwerkstatt
hinzu.

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