Eugene Henry
1843–1892
Son, pupil, and successor of Charles Henry, above. Fine copies of Lupot with rich orange-red varnish. Good commercial Stradivari models. Bronze medal at the World Fair 1889. Eugène Henry luthier / rue St. Martin, 151, Paris / année 1872 — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin Bow | S/E 62 g. | December 2011 | £1,320 |
| Cello | 74.8 cm 1832 c. [Attributed to] | July 2007 | £6,000 |
| Violin | 1880 | December 2003 | £2,886 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 54 g. (no hair) | June 1998 | £4,600 |
| Violin | 1887 | June 1996 | £5,175 |
| Violin | 18-- | June 1995 | £1,265 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 51 g. | April 1984 | £650 |
Biographies
The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:
John Dilworth+
HENRY, Eugène Born 1843, died 1892 Paris France. Son, pupil, and successor of Charles Henry, above. Fine copies of Lupot with rich orange-red varnish. Good commercial Stradivari models. Bronze medal at the World Fair 1889. Eugène Henry luthier / rue St. Martin, 151, Paris / année 1872
Cecie Stainer+
Son of Charles Henry ; b. 1843; d. Sept. 7,1892. He succeeded his father, and was one of the best Parisian makers of his time; was especially successful in repairing old instruments. Many of the new violins that bear his name were not entirely made by him, although made in his workshop.
Awards: “Mention honorable,” Paris, 1878, and bronze medal, 1889.
His business was continued after his death by Charles Brugere.
Willibald Leo Lütgendorff+
Sohn, Schüler und seit 1859 Nachfolger von Carolus H. Ein tüchtiger Geigenmacher, der nur auch in seine Werkstattarbeiten die gleichen Zettel klebte wie in seine eigenen Werke. Er war ein vielbeschäftigter Reparateur und besass mehrere Medaillen.
Sein Geschäftsnachfolger ist Ch. Brugère.
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