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Jean Baptiste Wattier

1700–1755

Active in the Hague from c.1724. Few rare violins known dating from c.1752. Possibly the teacher of Cuypers. Work in the ‘vieux Paris’ school. Neat work on the Stainer model. High pinched arch. Long upper bouts. Golden-yellow varnish. [NGV] — John Dilworth

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John Dilworth+

WATTIER, Jean Baptiste Born 1700 Condé France, died 1755 The Hague Netherlands. Active in the Hague from c.1724. Few rare violins known dating from c.1752. Possibly the teacher of Cuypers. Work in the ‘vieux Paris’ school. Neat work on the Stainer model. High pinched arch. Long upper bouts. Golden-yellow varnish. [NGV]

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