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G. Houfflack

Paris, b. 1887

1910-1939 Paris France. Pupil of Joseph Chardon. Expert and dealer, established in Paris from 1910. Active maker of violins, violas, and cellos from 1934 in the rue Leningrad. Gabriel Houfflack / Expert-Luthier à Paris Année 19.. — John Dilworth
Worked Paris
Made Violin, Violin Bow
Taught by Joseph Chardon
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Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£2,071

6 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
ViolinBearing the maker's label, f-hole crack, otherwise good condition Lot 1014—June 2015£1,233est. € 1.000
Violin35.8 cm Paris, 1945—June 2010£2,071
Violin35.8 cm Paris, 1945—May 2009£1,941
Violin35.8 cm Paris, 1936—February 2006£1,560
ViolinParis, 1956—November 2005£720
Violin BowS/E 57 g.—March 1998£1,092

Biographies

The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:

John Dilworth+

HOUFFLACK, Gabriel Born 1887, Worked circa. 1910-1939 Paris France. Pupil of Joseph Chardon. Expert and dealer, established in Paris from 1910. Active maker of violins, violas, and cellos from 1934 in the rue Leningrad. Gabriel Houfflack / Expert-Luthier à Paris Année 19..

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