Georges Adolphe Chanot
London, Manchester, 1855–1923
Georges Adolphe Chanot (1855-1923) was a British violin maker, the eldest son and pupil of Georges Chanot (II). After further training in Paris with his uncle Jos. Chardon, he established his workshop in Manchester in 1879. He was known for making fine copies of classical masters, including Stradivari and Amati models, and received medals at exhibitions in London, Manchester, and Liverpool. Despite his craftsmanship, he was also involved in trade controversies, such as guaranteeing the fake 'Balfour Strad'.
Instruments
Auction Price History
Highest auction price
69 results
| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | Labelled Made by G. A. Chanot, Violin, Viola, Violoncello & Bow Maker & Restorer, Manchester, AD ... Lot 102 | Tarisio | March 2026 | £5,391est. Estimate $ 6,000-9,000 |
| Violin | Labelled Made by G.A. Chanot. Violin, Viola, Violoncello & Bow Maker & Restorer. Manchester. A.D. ... Lot 224 | Ingles & H. | March 2025 | £6,000est. £ 4,500-6,000 |
| Viola Bow | Silver mounted, octagonal stick stamped G.A. Chanot, ebony frog with pearl eye, silver and ebony button Lot 238 | Ingles & Hayday | October 2023 | £3,120est. £ 1,800-2,500 |
| Violin | Labelled Made by G.A. Chanot violin, viola, violoncello & bow maker & restorer Manchester A.D. ... Lot 185 | Ingles & Hayday | November 2022 | £6,600est. £ 5,000-7,000 |
| Double Bass | Literature: Paris Universal Exhibition: Descriptive Catalogue of Violins, Viola, Violoncellos, and ..., 1878 Lot 206 | Skinners | December 2021 | £23,605est. $ 30,000-50,000 |
| Violin | Labelled Made by G.A. Chanot Violin, Viola, Violoncello & Bow Maker & Restorer, Manchester, A.D. ... Lot 202 | Ingles & Hayday | November 2021 | £6,600est. £ 6,000-8,000 |
| Violin | Labelled Made by G. A. Chanot, violin viola violoncello &, bow maker & restorer, Manchester AD ... Lot 137 | Tarisio | June 2021 | £7,080est. £ 5,000-8,000 |
| Cello Bow | Martin Lovett collection, silver mounted, round stick stamped G.A. Chanot, ebony frog with pearl eye Lot 63 | Ingles & Hayday | June 2021 | £2,160est. £ 1,000-1,500 |
| Viola | Labelled Georges Chanot London, fecit anno 1885, inscribed Georges Chanot, 1885, after Jean ... Lot 39 | Tarisio | October 2019 | £2,520est. £ 1,500-2,200 |
| Violin | Branded on the top and bottom blocks G. Chanot Lot 9 | Ingles & Hayday | March 2019 | £12,000est. £ 12,000-16,000 |
| Violin | Labelled Made by, G. A. Chanot, violin viola violoncello &, bow maker & restorer, Manchester A. D. ... Lot 176 | Tarisio | October 2018 | £3,300est. £ 4,000-6,000 |
| Violin | Copy of the Alard 1649 Amati, labelled Made by, G. A. Chanot, violin, viola, violoncello &, bow ... Lot 129 | Tarisio | May 2018 | £7,962est. $ 10,000-15,000 |
| Violin | Copy of the Alard 1649 Amati, labelled Made by, G. A. Chanot, violin, viola, violoncello &, bow ... Lot 171 | Tarisio | October 2017 | £7,670est. £ 8,000-12,000 |
| Violin | Copy of the Alard 1649 Amati, labelled Made by, G. A. Chanot, violin, viola, violoncello & bow maker ... Lot 160 | Tarisio | June 2017 | £8,260est. £ 8,000-12,000 |
| Violin | Labelled Made by G.A. Chanot, violin, viola, violoncello & bow maker & restorer, Manchester, A.D. ... Lot 193 | Tarisio | May 2017 | £9,094est. $ 10,000-15,000 |
| Violin | Amati model, labelled Made by, G. A. Chanot, violin, viola, violoncello &, bow maker & restorer ... Lot 165 | Tarisio | March 2017 | £7,000est. £ 8,000-12,000 |
| Violin | Labelled Made by G.A. Chanot, Violin, Viola, Violoncello & Bow Maker & Restorer, Manchester A.D. ... Lot 76 | Ingles & Hayday | October 2016 | £5,400est. £ 3,000-5,000 |
| Cello | Labelled Made by G.A. Chanot, violin, viola, violoncello & bow maker & restorer, Manchester A.D. ... Lot 142 | Ingles & Hayday | October 2016 | £6,600est. £ 6,000-8,000 |
| Violin | One-piece back of medium curl, ribs similar, table of fine grain, varnish of a golden brown colour Lot 97 | Gardiner Houlgate | October 2016 | £5,760est. £ 3,000-5,000 |
| Violin | Labelled Made by G.A. Chanot, violin, viola, violoncello & bow maker & restorer, Manchester, A.D. ... Lot 216 | Tarisio | October 2016 | £6,777est. $ 10,000-15,000 |
| Violin | Labelled Made by G.A. Chanot, violin, viola, violoncello & bow maker & restorer. Manchester A.D. ... Lot 163 | Tarisio | May 2016 | £12,253est. $ 18,000-25,000 |
| Violin | Labelled Made by G.A. Chanot, Violin, Viola, Violoncello & Bow Maker & Restorer, Manchester, A.D. ... Lot 248 | Tarisio | May 2015 | £12,745est. $ 20,000-30,000 |
| Viola | Model of Maggini, two-piece back, varnish of a deep reddish brown colour on a golden ground Lot 1070 | Gardiner Houlgate | March 2015 | £1,620est. £ 1,000-1,500 |
| Violin | After Bergonzi, bearing an original label dated 1899, numbered 119, signed G.A. Chanot No 119 1899 ... Lot 76 | Brompton’s | October 2014 | £6,000est. £ 5,000-8,000 |
| Violin | Oa a red brown colour Lot 52 | Bonhams | May 2014 | £9,375est. £ 8,000-12,000 |
| Violin | Two-piece back of faint medium curl, table of fine grain, varnish of a dark red colour on a golden ground Lot 92 | Gardiner Houlgate | May 2013 | £4,012est. £ 3,000-5,000 |
| Cello | Labelled G. A. Chanot, Manchester, 1909, No. 309 ..., signed and dated to the lower rib Lot 19 | Tarisio | March 2012 | £16,000est. £ 25,000-40,000 |
| Violin | Labelled G. A. Chanot, No. 129, 1898 ..., signed to the lower rib, branded to the back G A Chanot Lot 143 | Tarisio | March 2012 | £6,600est. £ 6,000-9,000 |
| Violin | Lot 71 | Bonhams | October 2011 | £1,500 |
| Violin | 35.8 cm Manchester, 1890 c. Ascribed to | — | October 2011 | £1,500 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 55 g. Manchester, 1900 c. | — | October 2011 | £1,125 |
| Violin | 36.1 cm 1903 | — | October 2010 | £660 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm Manchester, 1899 n°114 | — | June 2010 | £5,400 |
| Violin | 45.6 cm | — | March 2010 | £4,830 |
| Viola | 41.3 cm Manchester, 1906 | — | December 2009 | £3,360 |
| Violin | 35.4 cm Manchester, 1898 n°142 | — | March 2009 | £3,787 |
| Violin | 35.7 cm Manchester, 1880 | — | May 2008 | £2,108 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 57 g. | — | November 2004 | £575 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 65 g. | — | July 2004 | £420 |
| Violin | Manchester, 1894 | — | May 2004 | £418 |
| Violin | 1887 1/4 Size | — | November 2003 | £1,937 |
| Viola Bow | S/E 61 g. | — | June 2001 | £1,680 |
| Violin | 1900 c. | — | November 1997 | £1,887 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 62 g. | — | June 1997 | £414 |
| Violin | 1895 | — | March 1997 | £3,450 |
| Violin Bow | G/T 59 g. | — | March 1997 | £2,185 |
| Violin | 1898 | — | June 1996 | £1,092 |
| Violin | 1898 | — | May 1996 | £2,185 |
| Violin | 1903 | — | November 1995 | £4,485 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 57 g. | — | June 1995 | £1,438 |
| Violin | 1895 | — | November 1994 | £4,025 |
| Violin | 1896 3/4 Size | — | October 1994 | £1,840 |
| Viola | 46.4 cm 1885 | — | March 1994 | £1,150 |
| Violin | 1898 | — | October 1993 | £4,370 |
| Violin | 1898 | — | June 1993 | £2,990 |
| Violin | 1895 | — | March 1991 | £3,300 |
| Viola | 41.4 cm 1898 | — | November 1990 | £3,300 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 58 g. | — | March 1990 | £1,265 |
| Cello | 1890 | — | November 1989 | £6,050 |
| Viola | 41.3 cm 1903 | — | November 1989 | £4,180 |
| Viola | 41.3 cm 1898 | — | March 1988 | £2,400 |
| Viola | 41.3 cm 1898 | — | November 1987 | £4,400 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 60 g. | — | November 1987 | £825 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 61 g. | — | November 1987 | £605 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 60 g. | — | April 1985 | £439 |
| Viola Bow | S/E 69 g. | — | April 1985 | £388 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 57 g. | — | August 1984 | £440 |
| Viola | 40.8 cm 1895 | — | June 1984 | £1,472 |
| Viola | 41.0 cm 1896 | — | June 1980 | £1,100 |
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Maker Overview
Life
Georges Adolphe Chanot (1855-1923) was born in London in 1855 and died in Manchester, UK, in 1923. He was the eldest son and pupil of Georges Chanot (II).
, for his further training, he also worked for one year in Paris with his uncle Jos. Chardon. In 1879, he established his workshop in Manchester, supported by Joseph Chardon, who provided a fine Stradivari cello to launch his trading activities.
, like his father, Georges Adolphe Chanot became embroiled in 'sharp practices' in the trade, notably as the guarantor of the notorious 'Balfour Strad', which turned out to be a brand new fake made by the Voller brothers.
Characteristics
- Modeling
- His work included several very fine copies patterned after a Stradivari cello provided by Joseph Chardon. Other instruments were modeled after recognized classical masters, including the Amati model.
- Labels
- Instruments bore labels such as "Made by / G. A. Chanot / violin, viola, violoncello & / bow maker & restorer / Manchester. A.D. 1890 / No120."
- Made by
G. A. Chanot
violin, viola, violoncello &
bow maker & restorer
Manchester. A.D. 1890
No120. Model of AmatiJohn Dilworth
Influence and legacy
- Mentorship: He was the pupil of his father, Georges Chanot (II).
- Training: For his further education, he worked for one year in Paris with his uncle Jos. Chardon.
- Awards: He received medals at the 'Inventions Exhibition' in London in 1885, as well as in Manchester and Liverpool.
- Reputation: Willibald Leo Lütgendorff describes him as a worthy heir to the art of his father and grandfather.
Further Information
- Workshop Location: He established his workshop in Manchester in 1879.
Biographies
The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:
John Dilworth+
CHANOT, Georges Adolphe Born 1855 London, died 1923 Manchester UK. Eldest son and pupil of Georges Chanot (II), above. Established at Manchester 1879, supported by Joseph Chardon who provided a fine Stradivari cello to launch his trading activities. This also provided the pattern for several very fine copies by Chanot. Other work is modelled after the recognised classical masters. Medals at the ‘Inventions Exhibition’, London 1885, and in Manchester and Liverpool. Like his father, he also became embroiled in ‘sharp practices’ in the trade, being the guarantor of the notorious ‘Balfour Strad’, which turned out to be a brand new fake, made by the Voller brothers. Made by / G. A. Chanot / violin, viola, violoncello & / bow maker & restorer / Manchester. A.D. 1890 / No120. Model of Amati
Willibald Leo Lütgendorff+
Ältester Sohn und Schüler von Georges II. Ch. Zu seiner weiteren Ausbildung
arbeitete er auch ein Jahr lang in Paris bei seinem Oheim Jos. Chardon.
Im Jahre 1879 eröffnete er seine Werkstatt in Manchester und ist ein würdiger
Erbe der Kunst seines Vaters und Grossvaters.
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