Jules Edward Chenantais
Nantes, 1854–1942
Medical doctor and amateur cellist. Designed and made a cello with the assistance of Paul Kaul which won a tone competition in Paris in 1910. Repeated this success with violin in 1912 which led to partnership with Charles Le Lyonnais making instruments commercially. — John Dilworth
Auction Price History
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| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 35.6 cm Nantes, 1935 n°173 | — | January 2010 | £2,071 |
| Violin | 36.0 cm Nantes, 1926 | — | January 2007 | £3,168 |
| Violin | Nantes, 1931 | — | January 2005 | £639 |
| Violin | Nates, 1931 #148 | — | January 2005 | £1,029 |
| Violin | 1931 | — | January 2003 | £1,109 |
| Violin | 1930 | — | January 2003 | £2,650 |
| Violin | 1926 | — | January 1998 | £1,844 |
| Violin | 1935 | — | January 1986 | £1,430 |
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Biographies
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John Dilworth+
CHENANTAIS, Jules Edouard Born 1854, died 1942 Nantes France. Medical doctor and amateur cellist. Designed and made a cello with the assistance of Paul Kaul which won a tone competition in Paris in 1910. Repeated this success with violin in 1912 which led to partnership with Charles Le Lyonnais making instruments commercially. ‘Chenantais-Kaul’ / Nantes No.. Chenantais & Le Lyonnais / à Nantes 1921 No. 4
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