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Francois Perain

Mirecourt, worked 1780–1800

Hard orange-red varnish and fine materials. Branded on back: ‘françois perain’ [Henley] — John Dilworth

Worked Mirecourt
Made Viola, Violin

Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£900

4 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
ViolinTwo-piece back of faint fine/medium curl, varnish of a light reddish brown colour on a golden ground Lot 2416Gardiner HoulgateMarch 2020£900est. £ 800-1,200
ViolinBearing the maker's brand, two-piece back, varnish of a golden brown colour Lot 28ApolliumMarch 2019£619est. € 800-1.200
Violin1790January 1988£120
Viola37.5 cm 1790 c.January 1986£495

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

PÉRAIN, François Worked circa. 1780-1800 ?Mirecourt France. Hard orange-red varnish and fine materials. Branded on back: ‘françois perain’ [Henley]

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