France School
Francois Malakoff Brugere
Marseille, Mirecourt, 1822–1875
Worked for Pierre Silvestre in Lyons, Daniel in Marseilles and Bonnel in Rouen. Returned to Mirecourt, working indirectly for Justin Derazey, producing many instruments with his label. According to Vannes, he adopted the name ‘Malakoff’ after serving in the Crimea in 1855. Generally good, highly pro\u{2026} — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | Marseille, 1891 | June 2005 | £2,057 |
| Viola | 39.2 cm Marseille #22 18** | March 2004 | £717 |
Biographies
The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:
John Dilworth+
BRUGÈRE, François ‘Malakoff’ Born 1822, died 1875 Mirecourt France Brother of Charles Joseph Brugère, above. Worked for Pierre Silvestre in Lyons, Daniel in Marseilles and Bonnel in Rouen. Returned to Mirecourt, working indirectly for Justin Derazey, producing many instruments with his label. According to Vannes, he adopted the name ‘Malakoff’ after serving in the Crimea in 1855. Generally good, highly professional work in typical Mirecourt style, but often rather heavy and overstated in size and detail. Cellos and double basses better proportioned and admired.
Cecie Stainer+
Brother of Charles Joseph Brugere, b. 1822, Mirecourt; d. there 1874. Worked under Pierre Silvestre at Lyons, and under Daniel at Marseilles. Made a great many violins, violoncellos, and double-basses for J. Derazey at Mirecourt. Had three sons, all makers.
Willibald Leo Lütgendorff+
Bruder von Charles Joseph Br. Nachdem er unter Pierre Silvestre und
unter Daniel in Marseille gearbeitet hatte, kehrte er nach Mirecourt zurück,
wo er hauptsächlich für Derazey thätig war Er hatte drei Sohne, die sämmtlich
Geigenmacher wurden, aber nur Malakoff B. machte sich selbstständig.
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