Theodore Husson
Rennes, 1858–1907
Pupil of Mougenot. Associated with Bonnel at Rennes 1887. Made 100 violins and 10 cellos, mostly for, and labelled by, Bonnel. Fine workmanship with yellow red varnish. — John Dilworth
Auction Price History
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| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | Labelled E. Bonnel n° 236, Rennes 1894 Lot 158 | Vichy | December 2025 | £8,222est. € 4.000-5.000 |
| Violin | Labelled Medailles D'Or & D'Argent, E. Bonnel luthier, No. 221 Rennes 1892 Lot 75 | Tarisio | June 2023 | £10,287est. € 3.000-5.000 |
| Violin | Bearing the maker's signature to the back, labelled Bonnel Lot 53 | Vichy | December 2018 | £12,293est. € 5.000-7.000 |
| Violin | Bearing the maker's signature to the back, labelled Emile Bonnel Lot 13 | Vichy | June 2018 | £8,413est. € 4.000-5.000 |
| Violin | Made for the firm of Émile Bonnel, labelled Médailles d'or & d'argent E. Bonnel, luthier ..., original neck Lot 139 | Tarisio | March 2014 | £7,080est. £ 6,000-9,000 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm Rennes, 1897 | — | October 2009 | £5,190 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm 1899 | — | June 2009 | £1,971 |
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John Dilworth+
HUSSON, Théodore Born 1858, died 1907, Worked Rennes France. Pupil of Mougenot. Associated with Bonnel at Rennes 1887. Made 100 violins and 10 cellos, mostly for, and labelled by, Bonnel. Fine workmanship with yellow red varnish.
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