Stentor (Nicolas Vuillaume)
STENTOR Commercial name used in instruments made for Nicolas Vuillaume in Mirecourt, mostly by A. Darte and his wife. The name was later sold to Gautrot and remains a flourishing company supplying student instruments. Original instruments by N. Vuillaume branded internally: ‘Fabrique de / A. Darte /\u{2026} — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | Branded STENTOR 1, one-piece back, varnish of a red brown colour on a golden ground, worm | December 2024 | £3,408 |
| Violin | Stentor 1 model, stamped Stentor 1 to the back, many table restorations, varnish damaged, heel replaced | December 2024 | £2,667 |
Biographies
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John Dilworth+
STENTOR Commercial name used in instruments made for Nicolas Vuillaume in Mirecourt, mostly by A. Darte and his wife. The name was later sold to Gautrot and remains a flourishing company supplying student instruments. Original instruments by N. Vuillaume branded internally: ‘Fabrique de / A. Darte / Mirecourt’
Henri Poidras+
Violins with the mark « Stentor » branded inside and on a little projection of the head are by Nicolas Vuillaume.
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