Paris School
Toussaint Nicolas Germain Lefebvre
Paris, worked 1762
Violin and bow maker. Established in the Rue de Cimetière Saint-Jean, working at 20 rue Saint-Antoine from 1813. Unremarkable violins, but interesting bows; early work, c.1775-1780 on ‘Cramer’ model, in the style of Tourte or Meauchand. Change c.1790, adopting a L. Tourte pattern. Branded: LEFEVRE C\u{2026} — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin Bow | G/E 42.5 g. without hair or winding | December 2011 | £5,073 |
Biographies
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John Dilworth+
LEFÈVRE, Toussaint Nicolas Germain Worked circa. 1762-1815 Paris France. Violin and bow maker. Established in the Rue de Cimetière Saint-Jean, working at 20 rue Saint-Antoine from 1813. Unremarkable violins, but interesting bows; early work, c.1775-1780 on ‘Cramer’ model, in the style of Tourte or Meauchand. Change c.1790, adopting a L. Tourte pattern. Branded: LEFEVRE CIMITIERE St-JEAN A PARIS [Millant/Raffin]
Cecie Stainer+
A maker in Paris in rue du Cimetiere Saint-Jean about 1783-89.
Willibald Leo Lütgendorff+
Dieser Geigenmacher wohnte nach dem Pariser Adressbuch von 1789 in
der Rue du Cimetière St.-Jean und ist namentlich wegen seiner Bögen (bei
denen allerdings nach heutigen Anforderungen die Stange zu schwer erscheint)
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Benoist Flette worked 1755–1788
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