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Andre Dugad

Besancon, Paris, 1900–1970

Violin and bow maker. Worked for Caressa & Français in Paris 1920-1932. Established independently at 15 rue de Moscou in 1932, joined in 1934 by J. Fétique. Violin maker specialising in Guadagnini copies. — John Dilworth

Worked Besancon, Paris
Made Cello Bow, Viola Bow, Violin, Violin Bow

Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£6,414

23 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
Violin BowSilver mounted, round stick stamped J. Markiewicz Lot 86TarisioMay 2025£2,484est. € 3.000-5.000
ViolinBearing the maker's label n. 29 and brand, good condition Lot 14LaurentJune 2024£3,829est. € 2.500-3.000
ViolinBearing the maker's label, fair condition Lot 64LaurentJune 2024£4,158est. € 2.500-3.000
ViolinBearing the maker's label and brands Lot 806VichyJune 2021£1,430est. € 800-1.000
Violin BowSilver mounted, octagonal stick stamped Andre Dugad Paris Lot 74TarisioOctober 2020£3,540est. £ 2,500-4,000
ViolinGuarneri del Gesù model, bearing the maker's brands and signature to the back Lot 815VichyJuly 2020£2,380
Violin BowSilver mounted, stick signed ANDRE DUGAD PARIS Lot 29K-Le Floc'hMarch 2020£1,048est. € 1.000-2.000
ViolinGuadagnini model, bearing the maker's brands and signature to the back Lot 8VichyDecember 2018£6,414est. € 6.000-7.000
Cello BowSilver mounted, round stick stamped Andre Dugad a Paris Lot 30Brompton’sMarch 2017£3,600est. £ 1,500-2,000
ViolinGuadagnini copy, made for Mr. Roussel, bearing the maker's label and brand Lot 318VichyDecember 2014£4,050est. € 3.000-4.000
Violin BowNickel mounted, round stick stamped Chanot & Chardon, Paris Lot 111TarisioFebruary 2014£2,160est. $ 800-1,200
Viola BowS/E 67 g. with light silver windingDecember 2010£3,107
Violin35.5 cm Paris, 1942December 2009£4,135
Violin35.6 cm Paris, 1959, #27December 2007£4,255
Violin36.0 cm Paris, 1955February 2007£1,680
Cello BowS/E 78 g.December 2006£2,956
Violin BowG/E 63 g.November 2005£884
Viola BowS/E 71 g.November 1998£920
Violin BowS/E 63 g.June 1997£391
Violin BowS/E 66 g.June 1994£440
Violin BowS/E 61 g.June 1990£198
Cello BowS/E 76 g.November 1986£563
Violin BowS/E 65 g.January 1981£293

Biographies

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

John Dilworth+

DUGAD, André Paul Born 1900 Besançon, died 1970 Paris France. Violin and bow maker. Worked for Caressa & Français in Paris 1920-1932. Established independently at 15 rue de Moscou in 1932, joined in 1934 by J. Fétique. Violin maker specialising in Guadagnini copies. Commenced bow making c.1938 under the influence of Fétique, who left the partnership in 1950. Continued working alone, making a modest number of violins and bows. Medals awarded in the Paris Expositions 1937 and 1942; diploma of honour the Hague 1949. Became Officier de l’Académie having been for many years luthier repairer at the Paris Conservatoire. Bows branded: ANDRÉ DUGAD PARIS. Instruments with printed label: André Dugad Luthier d’Art / an 19.. No.. Paris [Millant/Raffin]

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