Caron

Highest auction price achieved
£ 7767.00

By Cecie Stainer

Worked in Versailles, 1775-85. Was maker to the Queen. His instruments are not in any way remarkable, an alto, well made, with brown-black varnish, was labelled: " Caron, luthier de la Heine, rue Royale. a Versailles, 1777"; a similar label is dated 1775. A ten-stringed theorbo in the Paris Conservatoire Collection is dated " a Versailles, rue Satory, 1785."

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Price History

Type Title Sold Price
Violin 35.9 cm Versailles, 1780 c. Tue 1st June 10 £ 7767.00

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