Paris School
Dehommais
Paris, worked 1870
Amateur maker. Undertook researches into varnish. Associated with Émile Germain. — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 1879 | May 2003 | £6,256 |
| Violin | 1881 | December 1994 | £4,423 |
Biographies
The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:
John Dilworth+
DEHOMMAIS Worked circa. 1870-80 Paris France. Amateur maker. Undertook researches into varnish. Associated with Émile Germain.
Cecie Stainer+
Was an amateur who undertook experiments in varnishes. In 1870 he went into partnership with Emile Germain, which lasted until 1882 ; during this time about a hundred instruments were made under the name of the firm, ” Dehommais et Germain.” They were awarded a bronze medal, Paris, 1878.
Willibald Leo Lütgendorff+
Von 1876—1882 Theilhaber der Firma Dehommais & Germain. Er war
ein Liebhaber, der sich durch seine Untersuchungen des Geigenlacks ein Verdienst
erwarb, aber selbst kein gelernter Geigenmacher.
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Working in Paris at the same time
(Pingrier) Frederic Pingrie worked 1895
Adolphe Dupary 1870–1940
Alexandre Martin worked 1890
Alfred Acoulon worked 1889–1914
Alfred Joseph Lamy 1850–1919
Auguste Delivet 1861–1928
Auguste Husson 1872–1930