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Andre Roussel

b. 1888

1945 Voorburg Netherlands. Active in scientific research into violin making from 1925. Assisted by the Millant brothers in producing many violins, violas, and cellos. Established independently 1942, later working in Voorburg, Netherlands. — John Dilworth

Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£1,682

2 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
ViolinLabelled ROUSSEL 64 1, two-piece back, table of fine grain, varnish of an orange brown colour Lot 104ApolliumJuly 2020£326est. € 600-800
CelloTwo-piece back of horizontal narrow curl, varnish of a red colour on a golden ground Lot 133ApolliumJuly 2020£1,682est. € 1.500-2.000

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

ROUSSEL, André Born 1888 Paris France, Worked from c.1945 Voorburg Netherlands. Active in scientific research into violin making from 1925. Assisted by the Millant brothers in producing many violins, violas, and cellos. Established independently 1942, later working in Voorburg, Netherlands. Awarded diploma of honour at The Hague 1949 for a violin signed ‘Millant-Roussel’.

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