Mirecourt School
Xavier Couturieux
Mirecourt, b. 1796
Labelled ‘Maître Luthier de Paris’ but not known to have worked there. Son-in-law of Deroux, his atelier known as ‘Couturieux- Deroux’. Branded: ‘Couturieux / Deroux / A Paris’ — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 36.4 cm 1845 c. | December 2010 | £1,200 |
| Violin | 36.5 cm Mirecourt, 1850 c. (some restorations) | June 2009 | £187 |
| Violin | 36.2 cm Mirecourt, 1890 c. "Salzard" | December 2008 | £1,211 |
| Violin | 35.8 cm Mirecourt, 1850 c. | June 2008 | £8,820 |
Biographies
The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:
John Dilworth+
COUTURIEUX, Xavier Born 1796, Worked 1830-1850 Mirecourt France. Labelled ‘Maître Luthier de Paris’ but not known to have worked there. Son-in-law of Deroux, his atelier known as ‘Couturieux- Deroux’. Branded: ‘Couturieux / Deroux / A Paris’
Willibald Leo Lütgendorff+
Seine Geigen sind gewöhnliche Handelswaare; er datirte sie gerne aus Paris
oder nannte sich wenigstens »luthier de Paris« und arbeitete im Stile von
Nicolas. Um 1850 bestand eine Fabrik unter der Firma Couturieux & Heroux.
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Working in Mirecourt at the same time
(Persoit) Jean Pierre Marie Persois worked 1809–1854
A. Blondelet worked 1850–1865
Aimable Antoine Thouvenel 1815–1890
Alexandre Paverot worked 1820
Alexis Gand b. 1797
Amable Chevrier 1823–1916
Antoine Anciaume b. 1776
Antoine Lagarde 1798–1882