France School
Joseph Pineau
Niort, Paris, b. 1881
after 1938 Niort France. Pupil of A. Tolbecque from 1896. Worked for 15 years for Gustave Bernardel. Established independently in Faubourg Saint Martin, Paris 1925. Later moved to rue Legendre. Elected ‘Ouvrier d’art’ 1901 and in 1938 awarded diploma as the best craftsman in France. Stradivari\u{2026} — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | Paris, 1926 | May 2004 | £3,979 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 61 g. | March 2001 | £1,440 |
Biographies
The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:
John Dilworth+
PINEAU, Joseph Born 1881, d. after 1938 Niort France. Pupil of A. Tolbecque from 1896. Worked for 15 years for Gustave Bernardel. Established independently in Faubourg Saint Martin, Paris 1925. Later moved to rue Legendre. Elected ‘Ouvrier d’art’ 1901 and in 1938 awarded diploma as the best craftsman in France. Stradivari models. First class work, materials, and varnish. Branded internally. Printed label: Joseph Pineau / Luthier à Paris / No.. Année 19..
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Working in Niort at the same time
(Pingrier) Frederic Pingrie worked 1895
A. Morhange worked 1919
Adolphe Dupary 1870–1940
Alexandre Martin worked 1890
Alfred Acoulon worked 1889–1914
Alfred Joseph Lamy 1850–1919