Mirecourt School
Jean (I) Adam
Mirecourt, 1767–1849
Bow maker. Founder of a significant dynasty of Mirecourt archetiers. From the evidence of his work, it is assumed he had some contact with Charles Tourte, and later worked with his son Jean Dominique. Generally octagonal sticks, branded: ADAM [Millant/Raffin] — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin Bow | Silver mounted, octagonal stick faintly stamped Adam | March 2024 | £9,600 |
Biographies
The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:
John Dilworth+
ADAM, Jean (I) Born 1767, died 1849 Mirecourt France. Bow maker. Founder of a significant dynasty of Mirecourt archetiers. From the evidence of his work, it is assumed he had some contact with Charles Tourte, and later worked with his son Jean Dominique. Generally octagonal sticks, branded: ADAM [Millant/Raffin]
Willibald Leo Lütgendorff+
Er soll ursprünglich Geigenbauer und als solcher vorübergehend in Valence
gewesen sein, ist aber nur als Bogenmacher bekannt geworden.
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