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Pierre Flambeu

Mirecourt, Paris, worked 1790–1816

Trained in Mirecourt and with Koliker in Paris. Recognisable imitation of Stradivarian model. Sturdy work with yellow-brown varnish. Branded below back button. Manuscript label: Flambeau / élève de M. Koliker / à Paris. — John Dilworth

Worked Mirecourt, Paris
Made Cello, Violin

Auction price history

Highest auction price

£8,820

8 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
Cello75.0 cm Paris, 1820 c.June 2008£1,857
Cello74.4 cm Paris, 1820 c.June 2008£8,820
Cello74.3 cm Paris, 1800 c.February 2007£5,760
ViolinMirecourt, 1850 c.November 2005£161
Cello1820December 1999£2,007
Cello1830June 1999£1,788
Violin1800 c.March 1995£2,530
Cello1800 c.September 1991£4,400

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

FLAMBEAU, Pierre Worked circa. 1790-1816 Paris France. Trained in Mirecourt and with Koliker in Paris. Recognisable imitation of Stradivarian model. Sturdy work with yellow-brown varnish. Branded below back button. Manuscript label: Flambeau / élève de M. Koliker / à Paris.

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