Nicolas Bourlier

Auction price history

Highest auction price

£7,200

Type	Details	Sold	Price
Cello	75.0 cm Mirecourt, 1850 c.	November 2010	£311
Cello	74.0 cm Mirecourt, 1840 c.	December 2009	£1,306
Violin	36.1 cm Mirecourt, 1840 c.	June 2009	£622
Violin	36.4 cm Mirecourt, 1840 c.	June 2009	£311
Cello	73.6 cm Mirecourt, 1840 c.	November 2006	£4,340
Cello	1864 c.	November 2000	£7,200
Violin	1811	November 1988	£2,530

Maker Overview

History

Nicolas Bourlier (circa. 1830-1856) was an instrument maker who worked in Mirecourt, France, during the mid-19th century. His activities are documented in John Dilworth's The Brompton's Book of Violin & Bow Makers.

Craft

Workmanship: Bourlier's instruments were noted for their decent work, although this was often marred by a poor quality, thin yellow-brown varnish.
Notable Instruments: He produced useful cellos, which were recognized for their compact size.

Further Information

Branding: Instruments made by Nicolas Bourlier were internally branded with the mark 'Bourlier B.N.'.

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Biographies

John Dilworth

BOURLIER, Nicolas Worked circa. 1830-1856 Mirecourt France. Decent work marred by poor quality thin yellow-brown varnish. Useful cellos of compact size. Branded internally: ‘Bourlier B.N.’