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Charles Le Lyonnais

Nantes, b. 1892

Apprenticed with E. Audinot in Mirecourt. Established in Nantes from 1913. After military service 1914-1918 renewed activities in Nantes, and worked with D. Chenantais. Awarded second prize at exhibition in Paris 1921. Stradivari-derived models. Fine workmanship and materials with red-brown varnish. — John Dilworth
Worked Nantes
Made Violin
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Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£2,668

27 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
ViolinLabelled Charles Le Lyonnais à Nantes, Année 1939, branded to the inside back, inscribed Ch. Le ... Lot 113TarisioNovember 2021£2,668est. $ 2,000-3,000
ViolinLabelled Chenantais Le Lyonnais n. 188 Lot 720VichyDecember 2020£1,557est. € 1.500-2.000
ViolinBearing the maker's label and signature to the upper block Lot 755VichySeptember 2020£1,046
ViolinTwo-piece back of faint medium broad curl, varnish of a reddish colour on a golden ground Lot 2423Gardiner HoulgateJune 2020£1,740est. £ 800-1,200
ViolinBearing the maker's label and brand Lot 813VichyJune 2019£1,870est. € 800
ViolinBearing the maker's label n. 302 and brand Lot 409VichyDecember 2016£1,422est. € 1.500-2.000
ViolinBearing the maker's label n°193 and brand Lot 174VichyJune 2015£701est. € 800-1.000
ViolinBearing the maker's label n° 242 and brand Lot 870VichyDecember 2014£1,615est. € 1.000
Violin1st prize at 1921 Paris Acoustic Competition, bearing the maker's label Lot 952VichyDecember 2014£1,425est. € 1.000
ViolinBearing the maker's label and brand Lot 960VichyDecember 2014£1,045est. € 800
ViolinBearing the maker's label Lot 978VichyDecember 2014£760est. € 600
ViolinMade in collaboration with dr. Jules Chenantais, labelled Chenantais Le Lyonnais Lot 411VichyDecember 2014£1,413est. € 1.000-1.500
ViolinMade in collaboration with Jules Chenantais, labelled Chenantais and Le Lyonnais, n° 141, signed Lot 800VichyJune 2014£1,261est. € 1.000
ViolinLabelled Charles Le Lyonnais, Nantes, An 1950, no 298, branded to the inside back Lot 207TarisioOctober 2013£2,069est. $ 3,000-5,000
ViolinJointed back of faint medium curl, varnish of a reddish brown colour on a golden ground Lot 25Gardiner HoulgateMay 2013£1,121est. £ 1,000-1,500
ViolinBearing the maker's label and brand Lot 223VichyJune 2012£1,262est. € 1.000-1.200
Violin35.8 cm Nantes, 1938 n°199—December 2011£1,797
Violin35.8 cm Nantes, 1931 Workshop of—March 2009£1,053
Violin35.9 cm Rue Harrouys - Nantes, 1941 n°223—March 2009£978
Violin36.1 cm Nantes, 1929 "Chenantais" Workshop—June 2008£1,300
Violin35.4 cm Nantes, 1927 Workshop—May 2008£1,626
Violin35.9 cm Nantes, 1950—March 2008£682
Violin35.8 cm Nantes, 194—December 2006£1,278
Violin35.9 cm Nante,s 1924, n°46 "Chenantais"—December 2006£1,118
ViolinNates, 1946—November 2005£960
Violin1971—June 2002£1,359
Violin1921—June 2001£1,411

Biographies

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

John Dilworth+

LE LYONNAIS, Charles Born 1892 Nantes France. Apprenticed with E. Audinot in Mirecourt. Established in Nantes from 1913. After military service 1914-1918 renewed activities in Nantes, and worked with D. Chenantais. Awarded second prize at exhibition in Paris 1921. Stradivari-derived models. Fine workmanship and materials with red-brown varnish. Charles Le Lyonnais / à Nantes Année 1921

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