Sebastien Vuillaume
Paris, 1835–1875
Sebastien VUILLAUME (1835-1875) was a French violin and bow maker, born in Mirecourt and active in Paris. He was the son and pupil of Claude-François Vuillaume and the nephew of the renowned Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume, for whom he also worked. Establishing his own workshop around 1867, he produced good classical models with a deep red-brown varnish and very functional bows, sometimes achieving excellent quality. He was awarded a bronze medal in 1867 and a silver medal in 1868, and his business was later succeeded by Nestor Audinot.
Auction Price History
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| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | Signed internally on the upper front S. Vuillaume à Paris 1865 Lot 278 | Ingles & Hayday | October 2023 | £20,400est. £ 18,000-25,000 |
| Viola | Labelled Sebastien Vuillaume, à Paris 27, Boulevard Bonne-Nouvelle SV, inscribed to the back 7671 Lot 31 | Tarisio | March 2023 | £15,915est. $ 15,000-22,000 |
| Violin | Labelled Jean Baptiste Vuillaume à Paris Rue Croix de Petits Champs JBV Lot 186 | Ingles & Hayday | November 2021 | £36,000est. £ 30,000-50,000 |
| Violin | Labelled Sébastien Vuillaume à Paris 27, Boulevard Bonne-Nouvelle Lot 14 | Ingles & Hayday | October 2020 | £14,400est. £ 12,000-16,000 |
| Viola | Labelled Sebastien Vuillaume a Paris, 27, Boulevard ..., excellent state of preservation Lot 118 | Brompton’s | June 2019 | £16,000est. £ 18,000-25,000 |
| Cello | Labelled Sebastien Vuillaume à Paris 27. Boulevard Bonne-Nouvelle, table later Lot 57 | Ingles & Hayday | March 2018 | £12,000est. £ 8,000-12,000 |
| Cello | Labelled Sebastien Vuillaume à Paris 27. Boulevard Bonne-Nouvelle Lot 58 | Ingles & Hayday | October 2017 | £21,600est. £ 12,000-18,000 |
| Cello | Bearing the maker's label and signature Lot 110 | Vichy | June 2017 | £33,408est. € 25.000-30.000 |
| Violin | Lot 233 | Bonhams | December 2014 | £2,500 |
| Violin | Bearing the maker's label Lot 213 | Vichy | December 2012 | £16,586est. € 4.000-5.000 |
| Violin | 35.3 cm Paris, 1860 c. | — | January 2011 | £10,568 |
| Violin | 35.9 cm Mid 19th C. Attributed to | — | January 2011 | £3,600 |
| Violin | 36.6 cm Paris, 1860 c. Attributed to | — | January 2010 | £5,499 |
| Violin | 35.9 cm Paris, 1870 c. | — | January 2008 | £6,985 |
| Viola | 40.0 cm Paris, 1868 | — | January 2008 | £15,783 |
| Violin | 35.5 cm Paris, 1864 c. | — | January 2007 | £3,738 |
| Violin | Paris, 1865 | — | January 2005 | £13,200 |
| Violin | Paris, 1870 c. | — | January 2005 | £14,531 |
| Viola | 49.0 cm Paris, 1860 c. Contralto | — | January 2005 | £2,005 |
| Violin | 1848 | — | January 1998 | £11,500 |
| Violin | 1860 c. | — | January 1997 | £5,060 |
| Violin | 1865 c. | — | January 1991 | £7,150 |
| Violin | 1857 | — | January 1990 | £2,530 |
| Violin | 1859 | — | January 1984 | £2,310 |
| Violin | 1870 c. | — | January 1980 | £1,980 |
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Maker Overview
Life
Sebastien VUILLAUME (1835-1875) was born in Mirecourt and died in Paris on November 17, 1875. He was the son of Claude François Vuillaume and the nephew of the celebrated Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume. Sebastien Vuillaume established his independent business in Paris from approximately 1867. Nestor Audinot assisted him and later succeeded him in his workshop., he was the last maker of this family.
Characteristics
- Workmanship
- Sebastien Vuillaume made a few excellent instruments, though his work could be inconsistent. In his best pieces, he sometimes approached the quality of his uncle, Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume, but was never on the same level.
- Models
- He produced good classical models.
- Varnish
- His instruments often featured a deep red-brown varnish.
- Bows
- He was a skilled bow maker, continuing to produce bows on the same pattern as Jean Baptiste Vuillaume. He possessed the machine for cutting bows that J. B. V. had invented shortly before his death. His bows are described as very good and functional.
- Sebastien Vuillaume à Paris
27 Boulevard Bonne NouvelleJohn Dilworth
Influence and legacy
- Training: He was the son and pupil of Claude-François Vuillaume.
- Mentorship: He worked for his uncle, Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume.
- Awards: Sebastien Vuillaume received a bronze medal at the Paris Exhibition in 1867 and a silver medal at the Havre Exhibition in 1868.
- Succession: His business was assisted and later succeeded by Nestor Audinot.
- Family Lineage:, he was the last maker of the Vuillaume family.
Further Information
- Workshop Location: Sources contain conflicting information regarding his workshop address. Willibald Leo Lütgendorff and Cecie Stainer state his workshop was at Boulevard Bonne-Nouvelle No. 17, while John Dilworth indicates it was at 27 boulevard Bonne-Nouvelle, Paris.
- Label: His labels included "Sebastien Vuillaume à Paris / 27 Boulevard Bonne Nouvelle".
Biographies
The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:
John Dilworth+
VUILLAUME, Sebastien Born 1835 Mirecourt, died 1875 Paris France. Son and pupil of Claude-François Vuillaume (V), above. Worked for his uncle, Jean-Baptiste, above. Established independently at 27 boulevard Bonne-Nouvelle, Paris from c.1867. Awarded bronze and silver medals at Paris Exhibitions of 1867 and 1868. Assisted and succeeded by Nestor Audinot. Inconsistent work. Good classical models, but never on the level of Jean-Baptiste. Deep red-brown varnish. Very good and functional bows. Sebastien Vuillaume à Paris / 27 Boulevard Bonne Nouvelle
Cecie Stainer+
Son of Claude François Vuillaume ; b. 1835 d. Nov. 17, 1875, Paris. He founded a business in Paris at 17, Boulevard Bonne-Nouvelle, to which Audinot succeeded. He was the last maker of this family, and continued to make bows on the same pattern as Jean Baptiste Vuillaume, having in his possession the machine for cutting bows which J. B. V. had invented shortly before his death. Awards: bronze medal, Paris Exhibition, 1867 ; silver medal, Havre Exhibition, 1868.
George Hart+
Nephew of J. B. Vuillaume, made a few excellent instruments.
Willibald Leo Lütgendorff+
Sohn von Claude François II. V., Neffe von J. B. V. Ein tüchtiger Geigen und Bogenmacher, der seine Werkstatt Boulevard Bonne-Nouvelle No. 17 hatte. Erhielt 1867 und 1868 Medaillen und kam in seinen besten Arbeiten seinem Oheim manchmal nahe.
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