Mirecourt School
Prosper (I) Cabasse
Mirecourt, worked 1782–1810
Some narrow high-arched examples, but other flatter more classical models. Only average quality workmanship, with a rather trade-like quality. Light brown-orange varnish. Triangular brand: ‘Cabasse à Paris’ Imitation work with similar brand appears as late as 1864. — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | Mirecourt, 1840 c. 3/4 size | June 2004 | £236 |
| Violin | 1830 | June 2003 | £833 |
| Violin | 1810 c. | March 1992 | £440 |
| Violin | 1810 c. | November 1990 | £329 |
Biographies
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John Dilworth+
CABASSE, Prosper (I) Worked circa. 1782-1810 Mirecourt & Paris France. Some narrow high-arched examples, but other flatter more classical models. Only average quality workmanship, with a rather trade-like quality. Light brown-orange varnish. Triangular brand: ‘Cabasse à Paris’ Imitation work with similar brand appears as late as 1864.
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Working in Mirecourt at the same time
(Persoit) Jean Pierre Marie Persois worked 1809–1854
A. B. Mercier worked 1775
Aine Poirot worked 1785–1820
Alexis (I) Boyer worked 1773–1789
Alexis (II) Boyer worked 1783
Alexis Antoine Pajeot worked 1800
Alexis Husson 1729–1784
Antoine Anciaume b. 1776