Georges Adolphe Chanot
London, Manchester, 1855–1923
Georges Adolphe Chanot (1855-1923) was a British violin maker, the eldest son and pupil of Georges Chanot (II). After further training in Paris with his uncle Jos. Chardon, he established his workshop in Manchester in 1879. He was known for making fine copies of classical masters, including Stradivari and Amati models, and received medals at exhibitions in London, Manchester, and Liverpool. Despite his craftsmanship, he was also involved in trade controversies, such as guaranteeing the fake 'Balfour Strad'.
Auction Price History
Highest auction price
43 results
| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | Labelled Made by G.A. Chanot. Violin, Viola, Violoncello & Bow Maker & Restorer. Manchester. A.D. ... Lot 224 | Ingles & H. | March 2025 | £6,000est. £ 4,500-6,000 |
| Viola Bow | Silver mounted, octagonal stick stamped G.A. Chanot, ebony frog with pearl eye, silver and ebony button Lot 238 | Ingles & H. | October 2023 | £3,120est. £ 1,800-2,500 |
| Violin | Lot 71 | Bonhams | October 2011 | £1,500 |
| Violin | 35.8 cm Manchester, 1890 c. Ascribed to | — | October 2011 | £1,500 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 55 g. Manchester, 1900 c. | — | October 2011 | £1,125 |
| Violin | 36.1 cm 1903 | — | October 2010 | £660 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm Manchester, 1899 n°114 | — | June 2010 | £5,400 |
| Violin | 45.6 cm | — | March 2010 | £4,830 |
| Viola | 41.3 cm Manchester, 1906 | — | December 2009 | £3,360 |
| Violin | 35.4 cm Manchester, 1898 n°142 | — | March 2009 | £3,787 |
| Violin | 35.7 cm Manchester, 1880 | — | May 2008 | £2,108 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 57 g. | — | November 2004 | £575 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 65 g. | — | July 2004 | £420 |
| Violin | Manchester, 1894 | — | May 2004 | £418 |
| Violin | 1887 1/4 Size | — | November 2003 | £1,937 |
| Viola Bow | S/E 61 g. | — | June 2001 | £1,680 |
| Violin | 1900 c. | — | November 1997 | £1,887 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 62 g. | — | June 1997 | £414 |
| Violin | 1895 | — | March 1997 | £3,450 |
| Violin Bow | G/T 59 g. | — | March 1997 | £2,185 |
| Violin | 1898 | — | June 1996 | £1,092 |
| Violin | 1898 | — | May 1996 | £2,185 |
| Violin | 1903 | — | November 1995 | £4,485 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 57 g. | — | June 1995 | £1,438 |
| Violin | 1895 | — | November 1994 | £4,025 |
| Violin | 1896 3/4 Size | — | October 1994 | £1,840 |
| Viola | 46.4 cm 1885 | — | March 1994 | £1,150 |
| Violin | 1898 | — | October 1993 | £4,370 |
| Violin | 1898 | — | June 1993 | £2,990 |
| Violin | 1895 | — | March 1991 | £3,300 |
| Viola | 41.4 cm 1898 | — | November 1990 | £3,300 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 58 g. | — | March 1990 | £1,265 |
| Cello | 1890 | — | November 1989 | £6,050 |
| Viola | 41.3 cm 1903 | — | November 1989 | £4,180 |
| Viola | 41.3 cm 1898 | — | March 1988 | £2,400 |
| Viola | 41.3 cm 1898 | — | November 1987 | £4,400 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 60 g. | — | November 1987 | £825 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 61 g. | — | November 1987 | £605 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 60 g. | — | April 1985 | £439 |
| Viola Bow | S/E 69 g. | — | April 1985 | £388 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 57 g. | — | August 1984 | £440 |
| Viola | 40.8 cm 1895 | — | June 1984 | £1,472 |
| Viola | 41.0 cm 1896 | — | June 1980 | £1,100 |
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Maker Overview
Life
Georges Adolphe Chanot (1855-1923) was born in London in 1855 and died in Manchester, UK, in 1923. He was the eldest son and pupil of Georges Chanot (II).
Characteristics
- Modeling
- His work included several very fine copies patterned after a Stradivari cello provided by Joseph Chardon. Other instruments were modeled after recognized classical masters, including the Amati model.
- Labels
- Instruments bore labels such as "Made by / G. A. Chanot / violin, viola, violoncello & / bow maker & restorer / Manchester. A.D. 1890 / No120."
- Made by
G. A. Chanot
violin, viola, violoncello &
bow maker & restorer
Manchester. A.D. 1890
No120. Model of AmatiJohn Dilworth
Influence and legacy
- Mentorship: He was the pupil of his father, Georges Chanot (II).
- Training: For his further education, he worked for one year in Paris with his uncle Jos. Chardon.
- Awards: He received medals at the 'Inventions Exhibition' in London in 1885, as well as in Manchester and Liverpool.
- Reputation: Willibald Leo Lütgendorff describes him as a worthy heir to the art of his father and grandfather.
Biographies
The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:
John Dilworth+
CHANOT, Georges Adolphe Born 1855 London, died 1923 Manchester UK. Eldest son and pupil of Georges Chanot (II), above. Established at Manchester 1879, supported by Joseph Chardon who provided a fine Stradivari cello to launch his trading activities. This also provided the pattern for several very fine copies by Chanot. Other work is modelled after the recognised classical masters. Medals at the ‘Inventions Exhibition’, London 1885, and in Manchester and Liverpool. Like his father, he also became embroiled in ‘sharp practices’ in the trade, being the guarantor of the notorious ‘Balfour Strad’, which turned out to be a brand new fake, made by the Voller brothers. Made by / G. A. Chanot / violin, viola, violoncello & / bow maker & restorer / Manchester. A.D. 1890 / No120. Model of Amati
Willibald Leo Lütgendorff+
Ältester Sohn und Schüler von Georges II. Ch. Zu seiner weiteren Ausbildung
arbeitete er auch ein Jahr lang in Paris bei seinem Oheim Jos. Chardon.
Im Jahre 1879 eröffnete er seine Werkstatt in Manchester und ist ein würdiger
Erbe der Kunst seines Vaters und Grossvaters.
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