Mirecourt School
Gabriel Jacquet
Mirecourt, 1848–1899
Son and pupil of Joseph Jacquet, below. Known as ‘Jacquet Gand’ as the son-in-law of C. A. Gand. Personal models with flat arching and dull yellow varnish. Specialist double bass maker. Some cellos with double purfling also recorded. Usually branded with his name. — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bass | October 2011 | £6,250 |
Biographies
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John Dilworth+
JACQUET, Gabriel Born 1848, died 1899 Mirecourt France. Son and pupil of Joseph Jacquet, below. Known as ‘Jacquet Gand’ as the son-in-law of C. A. Gand. Personal models with flat arching and dull yellow varnish. Specialist double bass maker. Some cellos with double purfling also recorded. Usually branded with his name.
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