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Rene Quenoil

Paris, b. 1921

Son and pupil of Victor Quenoil, below. Also pupil of A. Dieudonné in Mirecourt. Later employed by M. Vatelot and E. Français. Established independently in boulevard de Clichy. Took over the business of J. Fritsch at 39 Rue de Liège 1976. Personal model. Fine craftsmanship. Diplomas at The Hague 194\u{2026} — John Dilworth

Worked Paris
Made Viola, Violin
Taught by Victor Quenoil
Family Son of Victor Quenoil

Auction price history

Highest auction price

£4,117
Type Details Sold Price
Viola Bearing the maker's label and brands to the back, in excellent and playing condition June 2024 £4,117
Violin 35.5 cm Paris, 1987 December 2006 £2,397
Viola 40.4 cm Paris, 1952 June 2005 £1,690

Biographies

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

John Dilworth+

QUENOIL, René Born 1921, Worked Paris France. Son and pupil of Victor Quenoil, below. Also pupil of A. Dieudonné in Mirecourt. Later employed by M. Vatelot and E. Français. Established independently in boulevard de Clichy. Took over the business of J. Fritsch at 39 Rue de Liège 1976. Personal model. Fine craftsmanship. Diplomas at The Hague 1949 for violin and cello, medals awarded at Poznan 1957 and Paris 1965, and made a Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres 1982.

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