Nancy School
Pierre Charles Jacquot
Nancy, 1828–1900
Pierre Charles Jacquot (1828-1900) was a prominent French luthier, son and successor to Charles Jacquot, who established the firm 'Ch. Jacquot et Fils' with his own sons, Etienne and Jules. Recognized as a leading maker of his era, he was celebrated for his artistic craftsmanship, particularly his fine work on Stradivari and Guarneri models, and for the beautiful pattern and tone of his instruments. He garnered numerous awards and honors, including the Croix de la Légion d'honneur in 1892, and exhibited his work internationally.
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | Bearing the maker's label and signature, good condition | June 2024 | £11,168 |
| Violin | 35.7 cm Nancy, 1861 | June 2010 | £12,427 |
| Violin | 35.7 cm Nancy, 1882 | December 2009 | £9,575 |
| Violin | 35.8 cm Nancy, 1875-1880 c. | June 2008 | £5,570 |
| Viola | 40.2 cm Nancy, 1880 c. | December 2007 | £2,383 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm Nancy, 1880 c. | June 2007 | £6,413 |
Maker Overview
Life
Pierre Charles Jacquot (1828-1900) was born on March 10, 1828, in Nancy, and died in 1900 in Nancy. He was the son and successor of Charles Jacquot, taking over his father's workshop in Nancy from 1853, or 1854. Pierre Charles Jacquot was later joined by his sons, Etienne and Jules, at which point the business became known as 'Ch. Jacquot et Fils'. John Dilworth identifies him as the leading French maker of his time, and his work is described as artistic by Lütgendorff and as that of a clever maker by Stainer.
Characteristics
- Models
- Pierre Charles Jacquot produced very fine work on Stradivari and Guarneri models.
- Workmanship
- His instruments were recognized for their beautiful pattern, varnish copied from that on old instruments, and remarkable equal quality of tone, as detailed in the description of the silver medal awarded in Paris in 1889.
- Quality and Price
- An award in London in 1862 specifically cited the good quality and moderate price of his instruments.
- Medailles d’or et d’argent
C. Jacquot
Luthier
19 rue de la Poissonnerie 19
NancyJohn Dilworth
Influence and legacy
- Mentorship: Pierre Charles Jacquot was a pupil of his father, Charles Jacquot, a fact confirmed by both Willibald Leo Lütgendorff and Cecie Stainer.
- Honors: He was awarded the Croix de la Légion d'honneur on July 14, 1892, as documented by John Dilworth and Cecie Stainer.
- Awards: Jacquot received numerous prizes and medals throughout his career, including a first prize at Metz in 1861, a prize medal in London in 1862, a bronze medal in Paris in 1867, and a great gold medal in Lyons in 1872 (Stainer), though John Dilworth lists a prize for Lyons in 1870. He also received a silver medal in Paris in 1878, a diploma of honour at Bar-le-Duc in 1880, and at Algiers in 1881. A silver medal was awarded to 'Jacquot and Sons' in Paris in 1889.
- Exhibitions: His instruments were exhibited at various international events, including Moscow in 1891, Vienna in 1892, and Chicago in 1892 (Dilworth) or 1894 (Stainer). Sources contain conflicting information about the exact dates for Lyons and Chicago exhibitions.
- Family Continuity: His two sons, Etienne and Jules, worked with him, contributing to the family business and exhibiting instruments alongside their father.
Biographies
The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:
John Dilworth+
Pierre Charles, Born 1828, died 1900 Nancy. Son and successor of Charles Jacquot, above. Joined by his sons, Etienne and Jules, the business known as ‘Ch. Jacquot et Fils’. The leading French maker of his time. Awarded the Croix de la Légion d’honneur in 1892. Very fine work on Stradivari and Guarneri models. Prizes won at Metz 1861, London 1862, Lyons 1870, Paris 1878, Algiers, Vienna, and Moscow 1891 and Chicago 1892. Medailles d’or et d’argent / C. Jacquot / Luthier /19 rue de la Poissonnerie 19 / Nancy
Cecie Stainer+
Son of Charles Jacquot; b. March 10, 1828, Nancy. Pupil of his father, to whose business in Nancy he succeeded in 1854. He was a clever maker and gained a great reputation by the instruments he sent to various exhibitions.
Honours and awards : 1st prize, Metz, 1861 ; prize medal (for the good quality and moderate price of his instruments), London, 1862 ; bronze medal, Paris, 1867 ; great gold medal, Lyons, 1872 ; silver medal, Paris, 1878 ; diploma of honour, Bar-le-Duc, 1880, and at Algiers, 1881 ; silver medal (awarded to Jacquot and Sons for their instruments, of a beautiful pattern, varnish copied from that on old instruments, the equal quality of the tone being remarkable), Paris, 1889 ; he received the Cross of the Legion of Honour, July 14, 1892.
He died 1900. Had two sons who worked with him; they exhibited instruments at Moscow in 1891 ; Vienna, 1892 ; and Chicago, 1894.
Willibald Leo Lütgendorff+
Schüler seines Vaters Charles. Er führte dessen Werkstatt von 1853 an in
Nancy fort. Auch seine Arbeit darf als künstlerisch bezeichnet werden. Als
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Pupils
Ettienne Charles Albert Jacquot Pupil
Jules Victor Jacquot Pupil
Family
Working in Nancy at the same time
Charles Jacquot 1804–1880
Charles Mennegand 1822–1885
Ettienne Charles Albert Jacquot 1853–1929
Francois Jaques Barbe b. 1797
Gustave Adolphe Bernardel 1832–1904
Jean-Baptiste Colin Duchene 1815–1889
Jules Victor Jacquot b. 1855