Mirecourt School
Georges Deroux
Mirecourt, 1822–1889
Pupil of Honoré Derazey. Known as ‘Deroux père’. Established his own business in Mirecourt in 1846, which became a training ground for many luthiers, including the members of the Hill family who were to establish the leading European firm of expertise and restoration in London from 1882. Left Mireco\u{2026} — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | Labelled J. Derazey, good condition | December 2024 | £4,763 |
| Violin | 36.0 cm Mirecourt, 1850 c. | December 2009 | £1,197 |
| Violin | 36.5 cm Mirecourt, 1840 c. | December 2008 | £404 |
| Violin | 35.7 cm Mirecourt, 1874 (soundpost back patch) | June 2008 | £1,857 |
| Violin | 36.3 cm Mirecourt, 1840 c. | December 2007 | £682 |
Biographies
The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:
John Dilworth+
DEROUX, Georges Born 1822 Mirecourt, died 1889 Rheims France. Pupil of Honoré Derazey. Known as ‘Deroux père’. Established his own business in Mirecourt in 1846, which became a training ground for many luthiers, including the members of the Hill family who were to establish the leading European firm of expertise and restoration in London from 1882. Left Mirecourt in 1880 to work with Mennesson in Rheims. Fine work generally on a Stradivarian model. Usually branded and signed on the interior: ‘Fait par Deroux Luthier à Mirecourt 1855’
Willibald Leo Lütgendorff+
Schüler von Honoré Derazey. Einer der besseren Mirecourter Meister, der
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Pupils
Sebastien Auguste Deroux Pupil
Family
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
Albert Cunin 1865–1890
Alexandre Delanoy 1850–1928
Alexandre Paverot worked 1820
Alexis Gand b. 1797