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Joseph Falaise

Paris, worked 1770–1789

Amati and Stradivari models; a little clumsy, with high-set soundholes. Thin golden-brown varnish. Inscribed within: ‘J. Falaise’ — John Dilworth

Worked Paris
Made Violin
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Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£4,076

11 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
ViolinBearing the maker's brand to the lower rib Lot 803VichyMay 2023£4,076est. € 1.500-2.000
ViolinBearing the maker's brand to the button, labelled Amati Lot 2172VichyNovember 2022£1,712est. € 600
ViolinBearing the maker's brand to the lower rib Lot 855VichyDecember 2021£1,633est. € 1.000-1.200
ViolinBearing the maker's brand to the lower rib Lot 553VichyNovember 2019£1,129est. € 800
ViolinBearing the maker's label and brand Lot 586VichyJune 2013£666est. € 500
Violin36.1 cm Mirecourt, 1800 c.—July 2011£808
Violin36.0 cm Mirecourt, 1830 c.—December 2010£2,071
Violin35.9 cm Mirecourt, 1840 c.—December 2006£1,598
ViolinMirecourt, 1840 c.—November 2005£1,421
Violin1800—December 1999£1,771
Violin—September 1986£825

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

FALAISE, Joseph Worked circa. 1770-1789 Mirecourt & Paris France. Amati and Stradivari models; a little clumsy, with high-set soundholes. Thin golden-brown varnish. Inscribed within: ‘J. Falaise’

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