Paul bailly violin value book

Collection of musical instruments harvard university. He was a fast, but truly skilled craftsman and we feel that he was highly regarded as a musicians maker. Individualistic model, some highly ornamented with incrustations on back, ribs, scroll. Simply because an instrument is old does not mean that it has great value.

From his birth at mirecourt in 1844 until his death in 1907 he worked in and travelled to. Cremonese modelling, flawless workmanship, and golden yellow or golden brown varnish. See all formats and editions hide other formats and. Purfling is tedious to put in, so if it is missing or painted on, the instrument is probably not very valuable.

After 6 months, tradein value will be individually determined by select violins. This is a superb example of the makers work made with inspiration of a beatiful guarneri model, certified by j. The bromptons book of violin and bow makers on by john dilworth, ed. Bromptons reference library, in association with claudio amighetti, provides you with the price of a violin by paul bailly from bromptons auctioneers october 2017 auction results. If this is with reference to the rather confusing presentation on ebay, hes trying to spin a web by bringing in a bunch of things that dont mean anything and dont have anything to do with his violin that is, if its not a bailly, than bailly s. Paul bailly 1844 1907 was born in mirecourt and studied there before working in brussels and paris for the vuillaume family. At the moment the violin is perfectly ready to play.

Bailly, paul paris late 1800s for elias howe, boston ballarini, pietro florence it. Bailly was a tireless experimenter he also moved house a lot, working in paris, brussels, london, new york, reims, leeds, and finally paris again. Id say the greatest testament to a good violin is that you forget about it same with bows. A hundred years of music in america on by william mathews, g. This violin and all our other fine instruments are for sale at the violineri in melbourne please contact us by phone or use the form below. Bromptons reference library, in association with claudio amighetti, provides you with the price of a violin by paul bailly from bromptons auctioneers june 20 auction results. He then worked in other major cities in france, belgium, england and even in the u. Two months ago, i played a violin made by paul bailly. Some of these are pseudonyms that were used by makers for their own hand made instruments and they are still hand made by a specific maker. Jul 31, 2011 some of the violin makers that worked with j.

Violins and bows achieving considerable popularity. A violin by paul bailly, circa 1890 labelled twelve medals, gold, silver and bronze paris sydney, melbourne, paul bailly, violin maker, pupil of j b vuillaume, paris. French violin by paul bailly, pupil of john baptiste vuillaume, gruaneri model. If this is with reference to the rather confusing presentation on ebay, hes trying to spin a web by bringing in a bunch of things that dont mean anything and dont have anything to do with his violin that is, if its not a bailly, than bailly s history has. I have visited three violin shops on the mainland, and the shop i preferred was robert cauer. He produced a large amount of instruments about 2000. The varnish is superb and there is a slight hint of pink typical again of bailly, particularly on the back. Universal dictionary of violin and bow makers instrument set up by ch. If it is neatly and tightly inlaid, that is a good sign. Many factors go into determining the worth of an antique violin, including the instruments manufacturer, how it has been treated over the years and the violins overall appearance.

In the 17th century, we had famous violin makers, antonio stradivari and andrea guarneri, each with their own unique craftsmanship of violins. Aug 23, 2006 paul bailly year 1906 august 23, 2006 at 12. His sound is very beautiful and velvety and is varnish is also posted. Alphabetical list of makers names with star ratings. Values of antique violins today violins came into the world back in the 16th century, when it had its first violin maker in history, andrea amati, in the 1500s.

Bromptons reference library, in association with claudio amighetti, provides you with the price of a violin by paul bailly from bromptons auctioneers october 2012 auction results. Produced from 1920 to 1891 400 violins, 10 violas and 20 cellos. What a fantastic and exciting maker paul bailly became. A very french certified violin made by paul bailly, 1895. There he developed his reputation as a skilled and prolific interpreter of various models, but particularly stradivari. A violin, workshop of paul bailly, paris 1906 labelled. With both violins and bows, a good tool immediately. Universal dictionary of violin and bow makers this violin possesses a full, deep, rich tone like only fine italian instruments can. Here are few suggestions that will help you get what you pay for. Universal dictionary of violin and bow makers this violin is proportionally smaller than in the ribs, top and back than a traditional violin.

Violin by paul bailly, london 1891 auction results. Vintage paul mougenot mangenot violin with bow and case. Violins part one a violin by paul bailly, circa 1890 labelled twelve medals, gold, silver and bronze paris sydney, melbourne, paul bailly, violin maker, pupil of j b vuillaume, paris. Please feel free to use the form below to reach out to us with any questions about this instrument. I thought that the instrument was well made and was beautiful. Made 100 violins and 40 other instruments up to the year 1949. It is a beautiful violin in mint condition and displays his finest craftsmanship. Paul bailly was born at mirecourt in 1844 and was a pupil of vuillaume. Paul bailly 1890 violin the violineri melbourne australia. Here is a great vintage violin for your buying consideration. He later travelled to england and the united states, before settling in paris in 1898. The harvard university department of music is devoted to the study and practice of music, and exists to provide a firstrate musical education that gives students advanced skills in music as well as knowledge of music history and repertory. Our appraisals archive contains thousands of antiques roadshow appraisal videos and valuable information spanning nearly 20 years worth of series episodes.

If its a german copy, its simply worth what an anonymous german violin is worth. Believe with some surety that it is true to label knowing it belonged to the elderly gentlemans father since new in london. Our tradein option you may trade in any violin purchased from us for a another one at any time for up to 6 months from the original purchase date. Collaboration, creativity, scholarship and musicianship all figure prominently in the departments mission and practice. A violin, workshop of paul bailly, paris 1906 christies. The antique violins made by them are highly valuable in todays market. Value of violins violins, violin maker, books, legends. Trade instruments violin making book violin information. The paul bailly copy was made in 1906 and is numbered 23.

Cynthia freivogel, voices of music 4k rv 297 duration. He was also a maker of fine instruments for the great j. The number of copies, fakes and forgeries far outnumber originals and rare. Paul bailly is definitely the most interesting maker to have come out of the vuillaume shop, and this is the second of three violins of his which we will be offering. If you have any instruments by the following makers, please contact us. A novices guide to determining if a violin is valuable. Violin by paul bailly auction results bromptons auctioneers. Vuillaume are paul bailly, telesphoreamable barbe, charles buthod, auguste darte, alexandre delanoy, jean joseph honore derazey, george gemunder sr. Because of my experience as a concert violinist, violin restorer and marker, i will be able to match your instrument up with the right musician or collector. Jeanbaptiste vuillaume 7 october 1798 19 march 1875 was a french luthier, businessman, inventor and winner of many awards. He subsequently worked for nicolas vuillaume in brussels and then for his more celebrated brother, jeanbaptiste vuillaume in paris. Brobst violin shop 5584 general washington dr alexandria, va 22312 703 2560566. Violin maker 1844 1907 french violin maker paul bailly was born in mirecourt in 1844 and studied with jules gaillard before working in brussels for nicolas francois vuillaume, and in paris for his brother j.

Bearing a handwritten signature and date to the inside back, paul bailly, 1883. A stradivari model violin made by the workshop of paul bailly, c. With a good violin the tone doesnt seem to come from anywhere in particular, you feel yourself to be part of it and it to be part of you, and the sound occupies the space youre playing in. Nov 20, 2003 paul bailly is considered to be a good french maker. The onepiece maple back is of medium curl ascending slightly from left to right. Beautiful violin by francois caussin, neufchateau around 1860. The value of an antique violin from the early 1900s our. After studying with galliard, paul bailly worked with the great j. In the tradition of french violin shops he had a large number of workers, from apprentices to master craftsmen.

Paul bailly a 16 inch anglofrench viola by paul bailly, london circa 1890 paul bailly made this viola around 1890 during one of his short visits to london, where he worked on wardour street amongst the hive of violin dealers and makers, but established his. A novices guide to determining if a violin is valuable and. A fine french violin by paul bailly, paris 1898, after del. Violins came into the world back in the 16th century, when it had its first violin maker in history, andrea amati, in the 1500s. Vuillaumes workshop, along with honore derazey, hippolyte silvestre, and others. Violin trade names and trade instruments some of these instruments are named after the sellers, but the vast majority are completely made up names, with no maker of instruments ever having had those names. Recently acquired it at an auction where many diverse musical. You can find out the value of a violin by paul bailly and the amount you could expect if you sold your paul bailly violin at auction. Vintage paul mougenot mangenot violin with bow and case mirecourt france circa 1920s to 30s possibly laberte, price. Paul bailly by robert lewin, the strad, december 1981, vol. A member of a family of mirecourt violin and bowmakers, paul bailly was born in 1844 and trained with jules gaillard. Paul bailly terra nova violins violin shop in texas. A very french certified violin made by paul bailly, 18951900. Purfling purfling is the usually black and neutral decorative inlay around the edge of the violin and is usually the most obvious giveaway of a cheap instrument.