Joseph Voirin
Paris, c.1837–1895
c.1895 Paris France. Brother of François Nicolas Voirin, above. Bow maker. Trained in Mirecourt, probably with J. Simon. Established independently in Paris from 1855 in the rue Sainte Marguerite. Joined P. L. Gautrot at Chateau-Thierry near Paris in 1867, where he was the head of the bow department.\u{2026} — John Dilworth
Auction Price History
Highest auction price
44 results
| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin Bow | Stick only, signed J.H. Voirin à Paris, minor handle and point blemishes, handle wear, good condition Lot 2291 | Laurent | June 2024 | £1,095est. £500 |
| Violin Bow | Silver mounted, signed J.H. Voirin à Paris, later button, frog and mortice blemishes, good condition Lot 698 | Laurent | June 2024 | £2,554est. € 1.200-1.500 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 52 g. without hair or winding | — | December 2011 | £7,926 |
| Cello Bow | N/E 51.5 g. without hair | — | December 2011 | £845 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 48 g. without hair, with silk winding | — | June 2011 | £3,747 |
| Violin Bow | N/E 55 g. Amourette wood, without hair or winding | — | June 2011 | £1,323 |
| Violin Bow | N/E 58 g. Attributed to | — | December 2010 | £600 |
| Viola Bow | S/E 63 g. without hair (button later) | — | December 2010 | £1,968 |
| Violin Bow | --/-- 41 g. Exotic wood | — | December 2010 | £124 |
| Violin Bow | N/E 46 g. without hair or winding | — | June 2010 | £1,036 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 53.0 g. | — | April 2010 | £1,493 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 56.5 g. | — | April 2010 | £4,714 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 58 g. Paris, 1860 c. with tinsel lapping | — | March 2010 | £2,750 |
| Cello Bow | S/E 63.0 g. 3/4 size Attributed to | — | December 2009 | £442 |
| Violin Bow | N/E 48.5 g. without hair, with silk winding | — | December 2009 | £870 |
| Violin Bow | N/E 53 g. fine winding | — | December 2009 | £544 |
| Violin Bow | N/E 50 g. without hair | — | December 2008 | £1,945 |
| Violin Bow | N/I 57 g. Amourette wood, without hair nor winding | — | December 2008 | £512 |
| Cello Bow | S/E 82 g. Paris, 1880 c. | — | March 2008 | £4,375 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 49.5 g. without hair or lapping | — | October 2007 | £3,141 |
| Violin Bow | N/E 51.5 g. without lapping or grip (button not original) | — | October 2007 | £1,570 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 57 g. without winding | — | June 2007 | £1,403 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 57 g. | — | June 2007 | £1,283 |
| Violin Bow | N/E 58 g. Brazi wood | — | June 2007 | £401 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 62.0 g. | — | May 2007 | £2,600 |
| Violin Bow | N/E 48.0 g. with no hair or lapping | — | May 2007 | £1,878 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 50 g. without hair or winding | — | December 2006 | £1,758 |
| Violin Bow | N/E 58.5 g. | — | June 2006 | £971 |
| Violin Bow | N/E 49.5 g. without hair | — | June 2005 | £633 |
| Cello Bow | N/E 78.5 g. | — | June 2005 | £2,375 |
| Violin Bow | N/E 58.5 g. | — | May 2005 | £2,640 |
| Violin Bow | N/E (poor condition) | — | December 2004 | £1,221 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 49.5 g. | — | July 2004 | £1,195 |
| Cello Bow | S/E 79 g. For "Gand & Bernardel" | — | June 2003 | £2,500 |
| Cello Bow | N/E 51 g. 3/4 Size | — | June 2003 | £1,500 |
| Violin Bow | N/E 54 g. | — | June 2003 | £833 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 51 g. | — | June 2002 | £1,649 |
| Cello Bow | S/E 76 g. | — | February 2002 | £1,600 |
| Violin Bow | N/E 55 g. | — | November 2001 | £3,391 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 56 g. | — | December 2000 | £2,241 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 63 g. | — | June 1996 | £2,990 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 60 g. | — | March 1996 | £1,725 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 61 g. | — | April 1993 | £2,990 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 54 g. | — | March 1990 | £506 |
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Maker Overview
Life
Joseph VOIRIN (1837-c.1895) was born in Mirecourt, though sources contain conflicting information regarding his birth year, with Henri Poidras stating "towards 1830" and John Dilworth specifying 1837. He was the brother of François Nicolas Voirin. Joseph Voirin established himself independently in Paris from 1855, operating from the rue Sainte Marguerite. In 1867, he joined P. L. Gautrot at Chateau-Thierry near Paris, where he served as the head of the bow department for many years. John Dilworth notes that he was assisted by A. Lamy up to 1875, at which point Lamy left to work for Joseph's brother, François Nicolas.
Characteristics
- Bow-making
- Joseph Voirin was a talented bow-maker, and the rare and good sticks he signed possess genuine qualities.
- Quality
- John Dilworth describes his bows as fine, though he suggests they lacked the finesse of those made by his younger brother, François Nicolas Voirin.
- Branding
- His work was rarely branded, but when it was, it typically bore the mark "JH VOIRIN A PARIS".
Influence and legacy
- Training: Joseph Voirin received his training in Mirecourt, probably with J. Simon.
- Collaboration: He was assisted by A. Lamy up to 1875 during his time at P. L. Gautrot's workshops.
Biographies
The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:
John Dilworth+
VOIRIN, Joseph Born 1837 Mirecourt, d.c.1895 Paris France. Brother of François Nicolas Voirin, above. Bow maker. Trained in Mirecourt, probably with J. Simon. Established independently in Paris from 1855 in the rue Sainte Marguerite. Joined P. L. Gautrot at Chateau-Thierry near Paris in 1867, where he was the head of the bow department. Assisted by A. Lamy up to 1875, when he left to work for Joseph’s brother François Nicolas. Fine bows, but lacking the finesse of those of his younger brother. Work rarely branded: JH VOIRIN A PARIS
Henri Poidras+
Born at Mirecourt towards 1830. Brother of above mentioned. Talented bow- maker, little known. Not equal to his brother but the rare and good sticks he has signed have genuine qualities. For many years he was in charge of the Maison Gautrot’s workshops at Chateau- Thierry.
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