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Georges Defat

Brussels, b. 1900

Son and pupil of Émile Laurent. Apprenticed to P. Mangenot in Mirecourt; then worked in Paris from 1920, initially for Maucotel, before establishing his own business on rue Biot in 1926. Stradivari, Guarneri, and personal models with red-brown shaded oil varnish. Accurate, professional workmanship. \u{2026} — John Dilworth

Worked Brussels
Made Viola Bow, Violin

Auction price history

Highest auction price

£5,750

3 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
Violin1928July 2003£2,400
Violin1941March 1995£5,750
Viola BowS/E 66 g.June 1994£1,092

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

DEFAT, Georges Born 1900 Brussels Belgium. Son and pupil of Émile Laurent. Apprenticed to P. Mangenot in Mirecourt; then worked in Paris from 1920, initially for Maucotel, before establishing his own business on rue Biot in 1926. Stradivari, Guarneri, and personal models with red-brown shaded oil varnish. Accurate, professional workmanship. Branded: ‘G. Defat à Paris’. Printed label: Georges Defat / Luthier / à Paris. No.10. Année 1922

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