Prosper (I) Cabasse
Mirecourt, worked 1782–1810
Some narrow high-arched examples, but other flatter more classical models. Only average quality workmanship, with a rather trade-like quality. Light brown-orange varnish. Triangular brand: ‘Cabasse à Paris’ Imitation work with similar brand appears as late as 1864. — John Dilworth
Auction Price History
Highest auction price
20 results
| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viola | Bearing the maker's brand to the back Lot 193 | Aguttes | November 2025 | £328est. € 200-400 |
| Violin | Bearing the maker's signatures to the table and back Lot 923 | Vichy | November 2022 | £1,606est. € 1.500-2.000 |
| Violin | Bearing the maker's brand Lot 667 | Vichy | June 2022 | £1,267est. € 1.000-1.200 |
| Violin | Branded CABASSE, one-piece back, varnish of a brown colour on a golden ground Lot 109 | Apollium | July 2020 | £1,953est. € 1.800-2.200 |
| Violin | Bearing the maker's brand Lot 2269 | Vichy | June 2019 | £824est. € 400 |
| Small Violin | 1/2 size violin, bearing the maker's label Lot 819 | Vichy | December 2018 | £748est. € 500 |
| Small Cello | Bearing the maker's brand Lot 105 | Vichy | June 2018 | £10,516est. € 8.000-9.000 |
| Violin | Bearing the maker's brand Lot 370 | Vichy | November 2017 | £2,006est. € 1.500-2.000 |
| Violin | Bearing the maker's brand internally to the back Lot 610 | Vichy | June 2017 | £1,044est. € 800 |
| Violin | Bearing the maker's brand, lyon head Lot 768 | Vichy | June 2017 | £1,044est. € 1.000 |
| Violin | Guarneri del Gesù model, labelled Guarneri del Gesù, bearing the maker's signature to the back and table Lot 60 | Vichy | June 2015 | £3,066est. € 3.000-4.000 |
| Violin | Bearing the maker's brand Lot 898 | Vichy | December 2014 | £1,805est. € 500 |
| Small Violin | 3/4 size violin, bearing the maker's label Lot 2244 | Vichy | June 2014 | £194est. € 200 |
| Violin | Bearing the maker's brand to the back internally Lot 720 | Vichy | December 2013 | £1,592est. € 1.000 |
| Violin | Branded Cabasse internally Lot 916 | Vichy | June 2013 | £513est. € 600 |
| Violin | Violin, 1830-40 c. Lot 1000 | Vichy | June 2012 | £3,021est. € 1.200 |
| Violin | Mirecourt, 1840 c. 3/4 size | — | January 2004 | £236 |
| Violin | 1830 | — | January 2003 | £833 |
| Violin | 1810 c. | — | January 1992 | £440 |
| Violin | 1810 c. | — | January 1990 | £329 |
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Biographies
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John Dilworth+
CABASSE, Prosper (I) Worked circa. 1782-1810 Mirecourt & Paris France. Some narrow high-arched examples, but other flatter more classical models. Only average quality workmanship, with a rather trade-like quality. Light brown-orange varnish. Triangular brand: ‘Cabasse à Paris’ Imitation work with similar brand appears as late as 1864.
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