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Charles Drouin

Mirecourt, Paris, 1872–1931

Son and pupil of Etienne Drouin, below, and successor to Baur-Bourdot. Took over the name and business of ‘Chipot-Vuillaume’ 1897. Commercial manufacturer of instruments made on various classical forms, including Panormo and Maggini. Shaded red-gold alcohol varnish, thin texture. — John Dilworth
Worked Mirecourt, Paris
Made Violin
Taught by Etienne Drouin
Family Son of Etienne Drouin
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Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£3,125

23 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
ViolinBearing the maker's label n. 543, fair condition Lot 1LaurentJune 2024£3,064est. € 1.500-2.000
ViolinLabelled T. Baur Luthier n. 502 Lot 768VichyDecember 2021£2,654est. € 1.000-1.200
ViolinLabelled and branded Gabrielle Magniere Lot 69VichyJune 2021£2,672est. € 1.500-2.000
ViolinViolin, 1898 Lot 654VichyDecember 2020£1,890est. € 1.000-1.500
ViolinViolin, 1901 Lot 622VichyNovember 2016£614est. € 400
ViolinLabelled Luthier Artistique, Charles Drouin, Luthier, Mirecourt ... Lot 295Brompton’sJune 2016£600est. £ 500-800
ViolinLabelled DROUIN, LUTHIER, A MIRECOURT, 1889, flecks Lot 376SkinnersApril 2015£1,798est. $ 1,800-2,400
ViolinViolin, 1900 Lot 21VichyJune 2012£1,941est. € 1.000-1.500
Violin35.9 cm Paris, 191—December 2011£1,585
Violin35.9 cm 1906 n°783 Attributed to—October 2011£3,125
Violin Lot 27BonhamsOctober 2011£3,125
Violin35.8 cm Paris, 1900 c.—June 2011£2,425
Violin35.8 cm Paris, 1897—June 2011£885
Violin35.8 cm Paris, 1900—December 2010£1,657
Violin35.7 cm 1895—November 2008£960
ViolinMirecourt, 1886—June 2005£1,266
Violin1902—July 1991£711
Violin1894—September 1989£660
Violin1902—March 1989£198
Violin1900-15—November 1987£935
Violin1893—November 1982£396
Violin1895—June 1982£237
Violin1896—November 1981£330

Biographies

The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:

John Dilworth+

DROUIN, Charles Born 1872, died 1931 Mirecourt France. Son and pupil of Etienne Drouin, below, and successor to Baur-Bourdot. Took over the name and business of ‘Chipot-Vuillaume’ 1897. Commercial manufacturer of instruments made on various classical forms, including Panormo and Maggini. Shaded red-gold alcohol varnish, thin texture. Branded internally: ‘Drouin’. Printed label: Lutherie Artistique / Charles Drouin, Luthier / Mirecourt, 18.. / No.. Charles Drouin / Luthier / à Mirecourt. anno 18..

Willibald Leo Lütgendorff+

Geigenfabrikant, Besitzer der Marke: »Chipot-Vuillaume«.

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