Mirecourt School
Nicolas Remy
Mirecourt, worked 1689
Senior member of the Remy family of luthiers, recorded at the baptism of his son Michel in 1689. Vannes cites a pochette with his repair label. Other violins with his name, or associated with him, seem to be in general 19th century copies, or simply Mirecourt trade work given this name. [Jacquot, Po\u{2026} — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | Bearing the maker's brand, some table restorations | December 2024 | £693 |
| Viola | 38.5 cm Mirecourt, 1850 c. [Probably by] | December 2010 | £1,346 |
Biographies
The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:
John Dilworth+
Nicolas Worked circa. 1689 Mirecourt. Senior member of the Remy family of luthiers, recorded at the baptism of his son Michel in 1689. Vannes cites a pochette with his repair label. Other violins with his name, or associated with him, seem to be in general 19th century copies, or simply Mirecourt trade work given this name. [Jacquot, Poidras, Vannes]
Henri Poidras+
We have found this name in a well made violin. Pleasing instrument with refined scroll, narrow purfling, yellow varnish. Branded inside.
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Working in Mirecourt at the same time
Antoine Mougenot worked 1682–1689