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Mirecourt School

Antoine Lagarde

Mirecourt, 1798–1882

Son and pupil (from c.1815) of Gabriel Lagarde, below. Violin and bow maker. Established independently from c.1825. Rare but fine bows from that date in Pajeot style. Ivory frogs with star inlay. Branded: A.LAGARDE — John Dilworth

Worked Mirecourt
Made Violin Bow

Auction price history

Highest auction price

£1,007
Type Details Sold Price
Violin Bow Octagonal stick in exotic hardwood unstamped, bone button, open trench ebony frog February 2024 £1,007

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

LAGARDE, Antoine Born 1798, died 1882 Mirecourt France. Son and pupil (from c.1815) of Gabriel Lagarde, below. Violin and bow maker. Established independently from c.1825. Rare but fine bows from that date in Pajeot style. Ivory frogs with star inlay. Branded: A.LAGARDE

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