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Louis Panormo

Paris, 1784–1862

Active in London from 1817 as Panormo & Co, Musical Instrument Makers and Bow Makers at 26 High Street, Bloomsbury. Moved to 46 High Street 1830. Also operated businesses at 6 Greek Street and 22 Compton Street which were all brought together at 31 High Street in 1850. In 1854 he sold the shop \u{2026} — John Dilworth

Worked Paris
Made Cello Bow, Viola Bow, Violin Bow
Family Son of Vincenzo

Auction price history

Highest auction price

£3,600

30 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
Violin Bow Lot 207BonhamsOctober 2012£1,250
Cello BowS/E 86 g.October 2011£3,600
Cello BowS/E 83 g. (frog later)March 2010£1,898
Violin BowS/E 66.0 g. (English frog & button not original)December 2009£1,766
Cello Bow86.5 g. Attributed toFebruary 2009£2,451
Cello BowS/E 86.5 g. ebony button Attributed toOctober 2008£1,302
Viola BowS/E 64 g. 1820 c.June 2008£1,920
Violin BowIvory 56 g. London, c.March 2008£525
Cello Bow85 g. (without hair & adjustor)February 2007£1,470
Violin BowS/E 58.5 g. London, first half 19th C.November 2006£1,200
Cello BowS/E 88 g. London, mid-19 C. (later frog)February 2006£720
Cello BowS/E 87 g.November 2005£2,640
Violin BowS/E 59 g.May 2003£130
Violin BowG/E 58 g.November 2002£1,495
Violin BowS/E 58 g.February 2001£920
Violin BowS/E 73 g.November 2000£2,760
Violin BowS/E 62 g.May 2000£1,680
Cello BowS/E 86 g.March 1996£2,300
Cello BowS/E 85 g.March 1994£920
Violin BowS/E 63 g.November 1992£1,100
Violin BowS/E 60 g.July 1989£638
Violin BowS/E 58 g.November 1988£968
Violin BowS/T 60 g.March 1988£1,760
Viola BowS/E 78 g.September 1986£935
Violin BowS/E 58 g.March 1986£682
Cello BowS/E 88 g.June 1985£2,217
Violin BowS/E 54 g.April 1985£715
Cello BowS/E 90 g.November 1983£128
Violin BowS/I 59 g.June 1983£714
Violin BowS/E 54 g.January 1982£265

Biographies

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

John Dilworth+

PANORMO, Louis Born 1784 Paris France, died 1862 Orua Bay New Zealand Son of Vincenzo, below. Active in London from 1817 as Panormo & Co, Musical Instrument Makers and Bow Makers at 26 High Street, Bloomsbury. Moved to 46 High Street 1830. Also operated businesses at 6 Greek Street and 22 Compton Street which were all brought together at 31 High Street in 1850. In 1854 he sold the shop to his nephew George Louis and emigrated to New Zealand. Mostly occupied with bow and guitar making, for which he gained a considerable reputation. Produced many bows of fine and distinctive quality, supposed mostly to have been made for him by members of the Tubbs family. These are still much appreciated, if generally rather heavy. Louis Panormo & Co / Musical Instrument / Makers / 26 High Street Bloomsbury / Violin Bass, Double Bass & / Guitars made and repaired / Bow makers [BVMA]

George Hart+

Made Guitars chiefly.

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