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H. Denis

Mirecourt, worked 1900

DENIS, H. Worked circa. 1900 Mirecourt France. Commercial instruments made at the Laberte-Humbert factory. Own work labelled from ‘3 Faubourg à Mattaincourt’. Vannes describes his instruments as poor quality. Henley indicates good workmanship and materials with clear orange-red spirit varnish. — John Dilworth
Worked Mirecourt
Made Violin
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Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£480

7 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
ViolinBearing the maker's label, two-piece back Lot 1055McTear’sJune 2025£248est. £ 120-200
ViolinLabelled H. Denis. Fait violons luths et ..., two-piece back, varnish of a golden brown colour Lot 257ApolliumNovember 2018£213est. € 250-300
ViolinLabelled H. Denis ... Lot 1224Gardiner HoulgateMarch 2015£480est. £ 200-300
ViolinLabelled H. Denis ... Lot 909Gardiner HoulgateDecember 2014£108est. £ 80-120
Violin1890 c.—October 1991£462
Violin1900 c.—October 1991£187
Violin1930 c.—January 1989£286

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

DENIS, H. Worked circa. 1900 Mirecourt France. Commercial instruments made at the Laberte-Humbert factory. Own work labelled from ‘3 Faubourg à Mattaincourt’. Vannes describes his instruments as poor quality. Henley indicates good workmanship and materials with clear orange-red spirit varnish. H. Denis / fait violons luths et répare tous les instruments / 3, Faubourg de Mattaincourt à Mirecourt [Vannes, Henley]

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