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Jenny Bailly

Mirecourt, Nice, Paris, worked 1900–1927

Daughter and successor of Paul Bailly, above. One of the first recorded female makers. Copies of classical models. Fine work. J. Bailly / à Paris — John Dilworth

Worked Mirecourt, Nice, Paris
Made Cello, Viola, Viola Bow, Violin
Family Daughter of Paul Bailly

Auction price history

Highest auction price

£9,474

34 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
ViolinBearing the maker's signature n. 548, fair condition Lot 209LaurentDecember 2024£852est. € 1.000-1.200
ViolinLabelled J. Bailly, à Paris, inscribed to the inside back Jenny Bailly, Paris no. 180 Lot 73TarisioOctober 2024£5,100est. £ 3,000-5,000
ViolinBearing the maker's label, in excellent and playing condition Lot 20AguttesJune 2024£2,059est. € 2.000-4.000
ViolinSanto Serafino model, bearing the maker's label n. 272 and signature, minor lower rib crack Lot 853LaurentJune 2024£1,642est. € 1.200-1.500
ViolinLabelled J. Bailly, à Paris, no. 463, signed to the label, inscribed to the inside Jenny Bailly, Paris no. 463 Lot 48TarisioMarch 2024£4,800est. £ 3,000-5,000
ViolinBearing the maker's label and signature to the back, good condition Lot 254LaurentNovember 2023£2,002est. € 2.000-2.500
Violin35.6 cm Paris, 1940 c.June 2009£2,282
Violin35.6 cm Paris, 1918December 2008£2,867
Violin35.8 cm Paris, 1940 c.June 2008£1,021
Viola BowS/E 66.5 g.May 2008£1,139
Violin36.1 cm Paris, 1930 c.December 2007£1,106
Violin35.8 cm Paris, 1940 c. #259June 2007£1,764
Cello76.2 cm Nice, 191- Attributed toFebruary 2007£6,000
Violin36.0 cm 1910 c. with bow branded "Jenny Bailly"February 2007£1,800
Violin35.9 cm Paris, 1940 c., n°237June 2006£2,347
ViolinParis, 1900 c.November 2005£9,474
Viola40 3 cm Paris, 1936October 2005£1,638
ViolinParis, 1930 c.May 2005£727
ViolinParis 1900 c. #449January 2005£789
Violin Attributed toJuly 2004£1,195
ViolinJune 2004£1,173
ViolinParis #501May 2004£1,591
Violin1930December 2003£1,732
Violin1930 c.July 2003£940
Violin1920 c.November 2002£940
Violin1930June 2001£418
Violin1930May 1999£276
Violin1910 c.May 1998£920
Violin1900-25June 1996£1,265
Violin1918March 1996£1,035
Violin1930 c.March 1995£1,207
Violin1925 c.June 1988£1,100
Violin1900 c.September 1987£880
Violin1900-27November 1982£462

Biographies

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

John Dilworth+

BAILLY, Jenny Worked circa. 1900-1927 Paris France. Daughter and successor of Paul Bailly, above. One of the first recorded female makers. Copies of classical models. Fine work. J. Bailly / à Paris

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