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Amati Mangenot
Bordeaux, London, Mirecourt, b. 1901
Amati Mangenot, born in Mirecourt in 1901, was a French luthier known for his classical Cremonese models and fine workmanship. He trained with his father, Paul Alexandre Mangenot, and Laurent in Brussels, establishing his own workshop in Clermont-Ferrand before moving to Bordeaux in 1925.
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viola | Bearing the maker's label and brands, one-piece back, in playing condition | May 2024 | £3,430 |
| Violin | Labelled Amati Mangenot, Luthier à Bordeaux l'anno 1935, signed to the label, branded Amati Mangenot | May 2024 | £4,712 |
| Violin | 35.7 cm Bordo, 1930 | October 2010 | £1,920 |
| Violin | Bordeaux, 1930 [Workshop of] | December 2009 | £3,264 |
| Cello | 74.7 cm [Workshop of] | November 2008 | £7,769 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm Bordeaux, 1948 | June 2008 | £2,785 |
| Violin | 35.9 cm Bordeaux, 1927 | November 2006 | £1,320 |
| Violin | 35.1 cm Bordeaux, 1947 | October 2006 | £4,904 |
| Viola | 40.7 cm Bordeaux, 1930 c. | October 2005 | £4,585 |
| Violin | Bordeaux, 1930 | February 2005 | £1,320 |
| Violin | 1925 | December 2003 | £2,639 |
| Violin | 1928 | October 2003 | £3,732 |
| Viola | 39.9 cm 1929 | June 2002 | £3,533 |
| Violin | 1928 | February 2001 | £920 |
| Violin | 1933 | March 2000 | £1,380 |
| Violin | 1928 | March 1996 | £2,300 |
| Violin | 1940 | November 1995 | £2,300 |
| Violin | 1935 | March 1993 | £1,430 |
| Violin | 1928 | March 1992 | £2,035 |
| Violin | 1926 | November 1987 | £715 |
Maker Overview
Life
Amati Mangenot (b. 1901) was born in 1901 in Mirecourt, France. He was the son and pupil of Paul Alexandre Mangenot. Amati Mangenot also received training from Laurent in Brussels. He established himself independently in Clermont-Ferrand in 1922 and subsequently moved to Bordeaux in 1925, where he worked from that year.
Characteristics
- Models
- Amati Mangenot crafted instruments based on classical Cremonese models.
- Workmanship
- His instruments are characterized by fine workmanship.
- Varnish
- He utilized an oil or amber varnish, typically of a reddish shade, applied over an old gold yellow background.
- Amati Mangenot Fils
Luthier
à Mirecourt (Vosges)
No.. Fair par Amati Mangenot
Eleve de Emile Laurent
A Bordeaux l’an 19..John Dilworth - Amati Mangenot, Luthier
à Bordeaux, l’An 19..John Dilworth
Influence and legacy
- Parental Training: Amati Mangenot was the son and pupil of Paul Alexandre Mangenot.
- Mentorship: He also trained with Laurent in Brussels, and one of his labels explicitly states he was an Élève de Emile Laurent.
Biographies
The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:
John Dilworth+
MANGENOT, Amati Born 1901 Mirecourt, Worked from 1925 Bordeaux France. Son and pupil of Paul Alexandre Mangenot, below. Also trained with Laurent in Brussels. Established independently in Clermont-Ferrand 1922 and moved to Bordeaux 1925. Classical Cremonese models. Fine workmanship. Oil or amber varnish of reddish shade on an old gold yellow background. Amati Mangenot Fils / Luthier / à Mirecourt (Vosges) / No.. Fair par Amati Mangenot / Eleve de Emile Laurent / A Bordeaux l’an 19.. Amati Mangenot, Luthier / à Bordeaux, l’An 19..
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Working in Bordeaux at the same time
(fils) Acoulon worked 1913–1930
A. R. Meynell worked 1914
Adolphe Dupary 1870–1940
Albert Edgar Phillips Hill (Phillips) 1883–1981
Albert Joseph Deblaye 1874–1929
Albert Laurent 1884–1924
Albert Lotte worked 1927