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Jean Lavello

Paris, Rennes, b. 1908

Pupil of Pierre Audinot. Established independently in Paris. Appointed luthier to the Conservatoire and Colonne Orchestra. Awarded gold medal 1930. Good workmanship. Jean Lavello / Paris 19.. No.. Also made bows, branded: LAVELLO PARIS — John Dilworth

Worked Paris, Rennes
Made Cello, Viola Bow, Violin, Violin Bow
Taught by Pierre Audinot

Auction price history

Highest auction price

£5,060
Type Details Sold Price
Violin Bearing the maker's label and brands to the table and lower rib, fair condition June 2024 £2,626
Violin 36.1 cm Paris, 1928 June 2011 £2,204
Violin 35.3 cm Paris, 1931 October 2009 £2,039
Cello 1966 December 2000 £1,121
Viola Bow S/E 70 g. March 1993 £660
Violin 1932 March 1993 £5,060
Violin Bow G/E 62 g. March 1993 £1,210

Biographies

The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:

John Dilworth+

LAVELLO, Jean Born 1908 Rennes France. Pupil of Pierre Audinot. Established independently in Paris. Appointed luthier to the Conservatoire and Colonne Orchestra. Awarded gold medal 1930. Good workmanship. Jean Lavello / Paris 19.. No.. Also made bows, branded: LAVELLO PARIS

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