Louis SOCQUET

Highest auction price achieved
£ 4910.00

By Cecie Stainer

A maker in Paris about 1750-80; he worked at the sign of ' Au Genie de l’harmonie." His instruments are not well made. A violin and a five-stringed viol dated 1755 are known, and an alto of 1769. Two other labels are dated 1765 and 1771 respectively. He was living in the place du Louvre 1775-79.

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Price History

Type Title Sold Price
Viola 40.6 cm 17-- Sat 1st November 80 £ 1595.00
Viola 39.8 cm Paris, 1776 Wed 1st June 05 £ 4910.00

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