Jacques Renault (Regnault)
worked 1650–1690
Son (or grandson) and successor of Nicolas Renault, below. Vannes cites a cello dated 1664: well arched, no purfling, and clear varnish; and three pochettes dated 1666, 1682, and 1684. The earliest example is in the museum of Berlin. Fine highly decorated work. Branded: ‘Regnault’ Jacques Regnault /\u{2026} — John Dilworth
Biographies
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John Dilworth+
RENAULT (REGNAULT), Jacques Worked circa. 1650-1690 Paris France. Son (or grandson) and successor of Nicolas Renault, below. Vannes cites a cello dated 1664: well arched, no purfling, and clear varnish; and three pochettes dated 1666, 1682, and 1684. The earliest example is in the museum of Berlin. Fine highly decorated work. Branded: ‘Regnault’ Jacques Regnault / à Paris 1666 Jacques Renault Paris. 1681
Cecie Stainer+
A maker in Paris, 1665-85. A little pocket violin, with silver purfling, was dated 1682; in another little pocket violin was the label: “Jacques Regnaut a Paris, 1666.” He succeeded Nicolas Renault as maker to the King.
Willibald Leo Lütgendorff+
Alan kennt bisher nur Taschengeigen von ihm. Eine davon hat sehr breite Einlagen, eine andere von 1682, im Besitz von Blondin in Choisy-le-Roy, hat silberne Rippen.
Henri Poidras+
Guitars and violins of relative interest.
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