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P. Pommier

Lyon, worked 1722

POMMIER (POMMER), P. Worked circa. 1722 Lyons France. Thought to be of German origin. A fine viol in the Basle Museum. Violin cited by Vannes of large form; well proportioned with thin pale yellow varnish. Authentic work is rare. — John Dilworth
Worked Lyon
Made Violin
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Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£1,980
Type Details Auction house Sold Price
Violin1750-60—April 1988£1,600
Violin1701—March 1986£1,980

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

POMMIER (POMMER), P. Worked circa. 1722 Lyons France. Thought to be of German origin. A fine viol in the Basle Museum. Violin cited by Vannes of large form; well proportioned with thin pale yellow varnish. Authentic work is rare. The name has been greatly abused by commercial dealers and manufacturers. Fait à Lyon par / P. Pommier 1722

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