Maurice Dessoulavy
Neuchatel, 1887–1969
Professional violinist and student of the Brussels Conservatoire until forced to retire due to paralysis of the hand. Taught violin making in the Bazin workshop, and later with Émile Laurent in Brussels. Established his own shop in Neuchâtel. Classical violin models; also several viola d’amores. — John Dilworth
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| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viola | Labelled Fait par Dessoulavy ..., two-piece back, table of large grain, varnish of an orange brown colour Lot 85 | Apollium | November 2020 | £1,724est. € 1.500-1.800 |
| Violin | Branded MD to the button, numbered 99, two-piece back Lot 83 | De Baecque | May 2020 | £1,502est. € 1.400-1.600 |
| Violin | 35.8 cm Neuchatel, 1945 c. | — | January 2009 | £480 |
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DESSOULAVY, Maurice Born 1887, died 1969 Neuchâtel Switzerland. Professional violinist and student of the Brussels Conservatoire until forced to retire due to paralysis of the hand. Taught violin making in the Bazin workshop, and later with Émile Laurent in Brussels. Established his own shop in Neuchâtel. Classical violin models; also several viola d’amores. Printed label: Fait par / Dessoulavy / Luthier, A Neuchâtel No…
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