Francois Joseph Delprato
Mirecourt, 1876–1947
Worked in Paris with Marchand, then in Chicago with Lyon & Healy and New York 1918, before returning to Toulouse, France in 1926, and finally Houecourt, Vosges. Copies of classical instruments, showing very finely controlled workmanship. Branded: ‘F. Delprato’ — John Dilworth
Auction Price History
Highest auction price
6 results
| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 35.6 cm Mirecourt | — | March 2011 | £3,120 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm Mirecourt, 1930 c. | — | December 2010 | £1,968 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 58 g. no hair or lapping | — | June 2009 | £984 |
| Violin | Mirecourt, 1810 c. | — | June 2005 | £1,741 |
| Violin | 1927 | — | October 2003 | £1,493 |
| Violin | 1930 c. | — | June 1983 | £1,485 |
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John Dilworth+
DELPRATO, François Joseph Born 1876 Mirecourt, died 1947 Houecourt France. Worked in Paris with Marchand, then in Chicago with Lyon & Healy and New York 1918, before returning to Toulouse, France in 1926, and finally Houecourt, Vosges. Copies of classical instruments, showing very finely controlled workmanship. Branded: ‘F. Delprato’
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