Georges Adolphe Chanot

Name: Georges Adolphe Chanot auction price records, Amati Instrument Archive
Creator: Amati

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'.

Worked London, Manchester

Made Cello, Viola, Viola Bow, Violin, Violin Bow

Taught by Georges Chanot

Auction price history

Highest auction price

£6,050

Type	Details	Sold	Price
Violin	Labelled Made by G.A. Chanot. Violin, Viola, Violoncello & Bow Maker & Restorer. Manchester. A.D. ...	March 2025	£6,000
Viola Bow	Silver mounted, octagonal stick stamped G.A. Chanot, ebony frog with pearl eye, silver and ebony button	October 2023	£3,120
Violin		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 nÂ°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 nÂ°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

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."

Recorded labels

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.

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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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