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Thomassin

1788–1853

Pupil of Clément. Established independently in Paris c.1825. Moved to Le Mans c.1850. Vannes cites a fine Stradivari copy with yellow spirit varnish labelled: Médaille d’argent / Thomassin, Élève de Lupot / fait au Mans 1851 — John Dilworth

Made Violin Bow
Taught by Clément

Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£3,540

1 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
Violin BowSilver mounted, round stick stamped C. Thomassin ..., tortoiseshell frog and button by W. E. Hill & Sons Lot 56TarisioMarch 2026£3,540est. Estimate £ 3,000-5,000

Biographies

The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:

John Dilworth+

THOMASSIN Born 1788, died 1853 Le Mans, Sarthe France. Pupil of Clément. Established independently in Paris c.1825. Moved to Le Mans c.1850. Vannes cites a fine Stradivari copy with yellow spirit varnish labelled: Médaille d’argent / Thomassin, Élève de Lupot / fait au Mans 1851

Willibald Leo Lütgendorff+

Einer der besten Gehilfen Clements, der in der Zeit von 1825—1845 auch eine Reihe von ziemlich guten Geigen gemacht hat, die er mit seinem eigenen Namen zeichnete.

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