Phillippe Gaud
Venice, b. 1905
Moved with family to Nice, before trying apprenticeship at sea and then as a student of architecture. Later became acquainted with a luthier Pierre Rossi with whom he learnt violin making. Emigrated to New York 1954, where he established a workshop and remained active until the 1960s. — John Dilworth
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| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amourette stick only, head and mortice blemishes, minor handle wear Lot 91 | — | June 2025 | £1,083est. € 2.000-3.000 | |
| Nickel mounted, amourette stick, not original frog and button, unhaired and unlapping, frog blemish Lot 41 | — | June 2013 | £612est. € 800-1.000 | |
| Violin | 1958 | — | September 2001 | £1,150 |
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John Dilworth+
GAUD, Philippe Born 1905 Venice Italy, Worked from 1954 New York USA. Moved with family to Nice, before trying apprenticeship at sea and then as a student of architecture. Later became acquainted with a luthier Pierre Rossi with whom he learnt violin making. Emigrated to New York 1954, where he established a workshop and remained active until the 1960s. Fine work on Stradivari model; in particular the ‘Sarasate’ violin in the Paris Conservatoire collection (Musée de la Musique). Excellent materials and workmanship.
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