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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

Worked Venice
Made Violin

Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£1,150

3 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
Viola BowAmourette stick only, head and mortice blemishes, minor handle wear Lot 91—June 2025£1,083est. € 2.000-3.000
Cello BowNickel mounted, amourette stick, not original frog and button, unhaired and unlapping, frog blemish Lot 41—June 2013£612est. € 800-1.000
Violin1958—September 2001£1,150

Biographies

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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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