Auguste Falisse
Brussels, Liege, 1883–1951
Apprenticed to Delinet in Mirecourt. Worked briefly for Silvestre and Maucotel in Paris, then with Mougenot in Brussels. Established own workshop in Ixelles, Brussels 1905, assisted by his son from 1912. Stradivari and Guarneri models with shaded varnish. Sometimes used commercial varnish provided b\u{2026} — John Dilworth
Auction Price History
Highest auction price
23 results
| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 35.6 cm Brussels, 1909 | — | October 2011 | £2,280 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm Brussels, 1909 | — | June 2011 | £3,600 |
| Violin | 35.9 cm Brussels, 1911 | — | March 2011 | £4,800 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm Brussels, 1928 n°120 | — | October 2009 | £4,140 |
| Violin | 35.8 cm Brussels, 1919 | — | December 2007 | £5,531 |
| Violin | Brussels,1910 | — | May 2005 | £2,583 |
| Violin | Brussels, 1929 | — | March 2005 | £2,880 |
| Violin | 1916 | — | February 2003 | £1,880 |
| Violin | 1928 | — | March 2001 | £3,600 |
| Violin | 1907 | — | June 2000 | £2,300 |
| Violin | 1924 | — | November 1997 | £2,300 |
| Violin | 1925 | — | May 1996 | £4,134 |
| Violin | 1926 | — | March 1995 | £2,070 |
| Violin | 1912 | — | December 1994 | £2,530 |
| Violin | 1927 | — | June 1994 | £3,300 |
| Violin | 1932 | — | March 1990 | £2,090 |
| Violin | 1923 | — | November 1988 | £2,860 |
| Violin | 1927 | — | March 1988 | £1,848 |
| Violin | 1923 | — | June 1987 | £1,980 |
| Violin | 1926 | — | March 1986 | £993 |
| Violin | 1926 | — | May 1983 | £1,100 |
| Violin | 1935 | — | March 1981 | £1,065 |
| Violin | 1908 | — | June 1980 | £609 |
No results match those filters.
Biographies
The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:
John Dilworth+
FALISSE, Auguste Born 1883 Liège, died 1951 Brussels Belgium. Apprenticed to Delinet in Mirecourt. Worked briefly for Silvestre and Maucotel in Paris, then with Mougenot in Brussels. Established own workshop in Ixelles, Brussels 1905, assisted by his son from 1912. Stradivari and Guarneri models with shaded varnish. Sometimes used commercial varnish provided by Angell of Bristol. His instruments imported to London by Boosey & Hawkes. Influenced by acoustic theories of Dr. Chenantais of Paris. At a competition in Paris 1912 judged to be superior in tone to a Stradivari. This event celebrated on his label: Vainqueur du Concours International de Violon—Paris 1912 / (1er sur 42 concurrents, tant anciens que modernes) / Auguste Falisse / Luthier du Conservatoire Royal de Bruxelles / Anno.. 19.. Aug. Falisse / Luthier / Concours de Paris 1912 / Bruxelles Auguste Falisse / Imported by Boosey & Hawkes / Sole London Agents
Sell your instrument with Amati
Get started by uploading photos of your instrument for our experts to review.
Sell your instrument with Amati
Get started by uploading photos of your instrument for our experts to review.
