Lyon School
P. Pommier
Lyon, worked 1722
POMMIER (POMMER), P. Worked circa. 1722 Lyons France. Thought to be of German origin. A fine viol in the Basle Museum. Violin cited by Vannes of large form; well proportioned with thin pale yellow varnish. Authentic work is rare. The name has been greatly abused by commercial dealers and manufacture\u{2026} — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 1750-60 | April 1988 | £1,600 |
| Violin | 1701 | March 1986 | £1,980 |
Biographies
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John Dilworth+
POMMIER (POMMER), P. Worked circa. 1722 Lyons France. Thought to be of German origin. A fine viol in the Basle Museum. Violin cited by Vannes of large form; well proportioned with thin pale yellow varnish. Authentic work is rare. The name has been greatly abused by commercial dealers and manufacturers. Fait à Lyon par / P. Pommier 1722
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