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Albin Charles Lambotte

Brussels, b. 1866

Josse-Ten Noode, Brussels, Worked from 1884 Belgium. Medical doctor and self-taught luthier. Credited with 100 violins, violas, and cellos on classical models. Retired to Antwerp. Inlaid Maggini copies in the Conservatoires of Liège and Antwerp. Also made several viola d’amores. — John Dilworth

Worked Brussels
Made Violin

Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£2,880

4 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
ViolinBearing the maker's label, decored violin and fitting Lot 511VichyDecember 2025£848est. € 800-1.000
ViolinBearing the maker's label n. 136 Lot 921VichyJune 2021£1,389est. € 600-800
ViolinBearing the maker's label Lot 171VichyDecember 2020£1,680est. € 1.500-2.000
Violin35.7 cm 1924 n°57October 2010£2,880

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

LAMBOTTE, Albin Charles Born 1866 St. Josse-Ten Noode, Brussels, Worked from 1884 Belgium. Medical doctor and self-taught luthier. Credited with 100 violins, violas, and cellos on classical models. Retired to Antwerp. Inlaid Maggini copies in the Conservatoires of Liège and Antwerp. Also made several viola d’amores. Branded below back button: ‘C. L.’

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