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Louis Joseph & Émile Germain

Louis Joseph Germain (1822–1870) and his son Émile Germain (1853–1906) were French violin makers active in Paris.

Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£11,250

1 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
After Guarneri, labelled Emile Germain luthier rue St Denis à Paris n° 364, inscribed internally LG 1865 Lot 143October 2012£11,250est. £ 7,000-10,000

Maker Overview

Life

Louis Joseph trained in Mirecourt before working with Charles François Gand and J.-B. Vuillaume, later establishing his own workshop in 1862. Émile succeeded him and became a respected Parisian maker, producing instruments after classical Italian models, including Guarneri. The two are associated with finely crafted French instruments and careful restoration work.

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