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Paul Bisch

Havre, Mirecourt, Paris, b. 1893

Pupil of Mougenot; also worked for Caressa and Français in Paris. Returned to Mirecourt 1919. Fine and accurate work in the manner of Gand. Red-brown oil varnish on yellow ground. Silver medal at Nancy 1928. Paul Bisch. Luthier No. / Rue Chantaire, Mirecourt. 19.. — John Dilworth

Worked Havre, Mirecourt, Paris
Made Cello, Violin, Violin Bow
Taught by Mougenot

Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£4,409

39 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
ViolinNumbered 480, bearing the maker's signature and brand Lot 517VichyDecember 2025£1,648est. € 1.200-1.500
ViolinSigned Christian Olivier 1929 et P. Bisch n. 171 Lot 2213VichyDecember 2025£933est. € 800-1.000
ViolinBearing the maker's label n. 197 Lot 909VichyNovember 2022£771est. € 700-800
ViolinBearing the maker's brand Lot 558VichyDecember 2021£1,225est. € 1.000-1.500
ViolinBearing the maker's label n. 90 Lot 608VichySeptember 2020£1,597
ViolinBearing the maker's brand, n. 432 Lot 568VichyDecember 2018£1,602est. € 1.500
ViolinTwo-piece back of broad curl, table of medium grain, varnish of a brown colour on a golden ground Lot 2481Gardiner HoulgateSeptember 2018£1,620est. £ 500-800
ViolinBearing the maker's brand, n. 400 Lot 672VichyJune 2018£946est. € 800
ViolinBearing the maker's brand, n. 426 Lot 772VichyJune 2018£1,051est. € 800
ViolinBearing the maker's label n. 166 Lot 370VichyMarch 2018£619est. € 300
ViolinN. 529, bearing the maker's internal brand, branded at lower rib MELVIN STONE N.Y. Lot 160SkinnersNovember 2016£1,874est. $ 1,800-2,200
ViolinN° 123 Lot 59VichyJune 2015£788est. € 800-1.000
ViolinTwo-piece back of fine curl, table of fine grain, varnish of a reddish brown colour on a golden ground Lot 477Gardiner HoulgateJune 2013£900est. £ 800-1,200
ViolinBearing the maker's label Lot 301VichyJune 2012£1,165est. € 1.200-1.500
ViolinN° 149, bearing the maker's signature internally Lot 321VichyJune 2012£873est. € 1.000-1.200
Violin35.5 cmJune 2011£840
Cello75.6 cm Mirecourt, 1962June 2011£4,409
Violin35.9 cm Mirecourt, 1923 n°35June 2010£2,175
Violin35.4 cm Mirecourt, 1938April 2010£1,611
Violin35.7 cm Mirecourt, 1930 c.December 2009£1,088
Violin35.6 cm Mirecourt, 1945June 2007£481
Violin35.7 cm Mirecourt, 1930 c.December 2006£879
Violin35.6 cm Mirecourt, 1943December 2006£1,198
Violin35.4 cm Paris, 1826, n°18June 2006£567
Violin35.5 cm Mirecourt, 1938, n°128June 2006£1,214
Violin36.0 cm Havre, 1925 c. WorkshopJune 2006£728
ViolinMirecourt, 1943December 2005£958
Violin1917 #98June 2005£1,187
ViolinMirecourt, 1921October 2004£2,227
ViolinFrance, 1927April 2004£1,346
Violin1929November 2003£1,920
Violin1925 c.October 2003£1,561
Violin1926June 2002£2,120
Violin1944June 2002£864
Violin BowS/E 64 g.November 2001£652
Violin1920 c.May 2000£2,200
Violin1923April 1993£1,540
Violin1920 c.December 1986£770
Violin BowS/E 64 g.March 1986£243

Biographies

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

John Dilworth+

BISCH, Paul Born 1893 Mirecourt France. Pupil of Mougenot; also worked for Caressa and Français in Paris. Returned to Mirecourt 1919. Fine and accurate work in the manner of Gand. Red-brown oil varnish on yellow ground. Silver medal at Nancy 1928. Paul Bisch. Luthier No. / Rue Chantaire, Mirecourt. 19..

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