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    F. S. Jean

    Mirecourt, worked 1830–1850

    JEAN, F. S. Worked circa. 1830-1850 Mirecourt & Paris France. Stradivari-derived model. Fine materials and dark yellow-brown varnish. Not highly refined work. Branded: ‘F. S. Jean’ — John Dilworth
    Worked Mirecourt
    Made Violin
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    Auction Price History

    Highest auction price

    £4,108

    3 results

    Type Details Auction house Sold Price
    ViolinA violin by F. S. Jean, Mirecourt, circa 1850 Lot 69AmatiMarch 2023£4,108est. £ 1,000-2,000
    ViolinBranded F. JEAN, one-piece back, varnish of a brown colour on a golden ground Lot 212ApolliumNovember 2017£320est. € 300-400
    ViolinStamped internally F. N. Jean, A. Paris, numbered internally 8870 Lot 110Brompton’sJune 2013£1,800est. £ 1,200-1,800

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    JEAN, F. S. Worked circa. 1830-1850 Mirecourt & Paris France. Stradivari-derived model. Fine materials and dark yellow-brown varnish. Not highly refined work. Branded: ‘F. S. Jean’

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