Paris School
Joseph Alexis Tournier
Paris, b. 1842
after 1925 Paris France. Maker of violins, violas, cellos, and guitars. Guitar in the Musée de la Musique, Paris. Brand: ‘J. Tournier, à Paris’ — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 36.0 cm | March 2010 | £840 |
| Violin | 35.8 cm Paris, 1906 n°103 | December 2009 | £3,155 |
| Cello Bow | S/E 78 g. France, 1890 c. | October 2009 | £1,978 |
| Violin | 35.9 cm Paris, 1914 #2 | December 2008 | £3,276 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 62 g. | November 1996 | £1,533 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 59 g. | November 1996 | £2,070 |
Biographies
The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:
John Dilworth+
TOURNIER, Joseph Alexis Born 1842, d. after 1925 Paris France. Maker of violins, violas, cellos, and guitars. Guitar in the Musée de la Musique, Paris. Brand: ‘J. Tournier, à Paris’
Willibald Leo Lütgendorff+
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Pupils
Henri Tournier Pupil
Family
Henri Tournier Son
Working in Paris at the same time
(Pingrier) Frederic Pingrie worked 1895
Adolphe Dupary 1870–1940
Alexandre Martin worked 1890
Alfred Acoulon worked 1889–1914
Alfred Joseph Lamy 1850–1919
Alphonse Joseph Grumet worked 1900