Troyes School
Claude Aubert
Troyes, worked 1767–1800
Primarily a maker of plucked instruments. Employed A. Vuillaume and C. Giron, who became his successors. Interesting work. Full arch and deeply worked edge. Long Stradivarian soundholes. Head rather upright on pegbox with large open throat. Very neat work. Purfling interrupted at back button. Quite \u{2026} — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cello | 1820 7/8 Size | December 2003 | £1,650 |
Biographies
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John Dilworth+
AUBERT, Claude Worked circa. 1767-1800 Troyes France. Primarily a maker of plucked instruments. Employed A. Vuillaume and C. Giron, who became his successors. Interesting work. Full arch and deeply worked edge. Long Stradivarian soundholes. Head rather upright on pegbox with large open throat. Very neat work. Purfling interrupted at back button. Quite rich golden-yellow varnish. Branded at break in purfling on upper back: ‘Aubert à Troyes’. Manuscript label: Aubert à Troyes 1797
Cecie Stainer+
A maker in Troyes (France), 1789. Label found in a guitar : ” Aubert a Troyes, 1789.”
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Working in Troyes at the same time
Alexis Villaume 1766–1842
Claude Giron 1762–1832