Emile Germain
Auction price history
Highest auction price
£13,462
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | Bearing the maker's label, ribs and neck blemishes | December 2024 | £13,462 |
| Violin | May 2013 | £3,500 | |
| Violin | October 2011 | £2,500 | |
| Violin | 35.2 cm Paris, 1894 | October 2011 | £2,500 |
| Violin | 35.8 cm Paris, 1883 | December 2010 | £2,589 |
| Violin | 35.9 cm Paris, 1899 | December 2010 | £7,767 |
| Violin | 35.8 cm Paris, 1867 | April 2010 | £11,784 |
| Violin | 35.5 cm Paris, 1900 | December 2009 | £6,528 |
| Violin | 35.8 cm Paris, 1900 c. | May 2009 | £4,658 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm Paris, 1901, after "Del Gesu" | March 2008 | £8,398 |
| Violin | 35.8 cm Paris, 1901 | December 2007 | £6,807 |
| Violin | 35.3 cm Paris, 1907 | October 2007 | £4,892 |
| Violin | Paris, 1886 | December 2006 | £4,394 |
| Violin | 35.4 cm Paris, 1900 c. (later varnished by "Emile Français") | December 2006 | £1,758 |
| Violin | 35.3 cm Paris, 1907 | December 2006 | £3,835 |
| Viola | 40.7 cm Paris, 1899 | June 2006 | £6,071 |
| Violin | 35.5 cm Paris, 1905, "Guarnerius del Gésu" model | June 2006 | £6,071 |
| Violin | Paris, 1904 | December 2005 | £4,390 |
| Violin | Paris, 1907 | June 2005 | £2,453 |
| Violin | Paris, 1906 | May 2005 | £8,073 |
| Violin | 1907 | October 2003 | £4,302 |
| Violin | 1886 | June 2002 | £6,281 |
| Violin | 1906 | December 2001 | £2,931 |
| Violin | 1883 | November 2001 | £6,500 |
| Violin | 1897 | November 1999 | £4,830 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 57 g. | March 1999 | £5,750 |
| Violin | 1906 | December 1998 | £4,033 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 52 g. | June 1994 | £977 |
| Violin | 1886 | June 1993 | £2,530 |
| Violin | 1883 | September 1991 | £5,720 |
| Violin | 1901 | June 1991 | £5,500 |
| Violin | 1886 | November 1990 | £3,300 |
| Violin | 1889 | November 1988 | £3,300 |
| Violin | 1889 | June 1988 | £2,090 |
| Violin | 1888 | April 1987 | £2,970 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 56 g. | September 1986 | £1,430 |
| Violin | 1896 | June 1985 | £2,388 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 59 g. | August 1984 | £1,430 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 56 g. | June 1984 | £1,585 |
| Viola Bow | S/E 69 g. | November 1982 | £1,210 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 61 g. | September 1982 | £1,540 |
| Violin | 1889 | June 1982 | £2,139 |
Biographies
John Dilworth
GERMAIN, Émile Born 1853, died 1933 Paris France. Son of Joseph Louis Germain, below. Apprenticed in Mirecourt from 1865. Succeeded to father’s business in Paris 1870. In partnership with Dehommais, whose speciality was varnish, until 1882. Awarded a medal at the Paris Exposition Universelle 1900. Prolific maker. Personal model with fine workmanship. Bows, generally rather heavy, branded: E. GERMAIN PARIS Printed label: Dehommais et Germain, à Paris / 12 Rue Croix des Petits Champs Emile Germain, à Paris / 5 Faubourg Montmartre
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