A novices guide to determining if a violin is valuable. On 21 may 1904, he married marie adeline josephine therese drouin but she died on 15 december 1909. Very nice old antique german stradivarius labeled violin 44 size. In nearly all instances, an old case should be thrown away and a new case purchased. This violin is old and in used condition, but each violin will probably need personal settings to suit your individual. How much would one pay for a nice violin by one of the better klotz family makers or another german maker of the same era. A very fine french violin by honore derazey, mirecourt 1862. Justin derazey 1839 1890 was son of the celebrated french violin maker, honore derazey. A few years later, derazey soon returned to mirecourt, where he established himself as a violin maker. Vuillaumederazey violinmaking tradition animato strings. Justin derazey violin, circa 1880 stradivari strings.
I really feel so encouraged after reading your smart violin playing book. Just the other day another strings reader wrote inquiring about the value and authenticity of his violin. Lso digital exhibition, violins of the lso violin festival historical context, expert commentary, rare images and original recordings. Buy french violin by justin derazey mirecourt, 18501890 with violin bow. Bromptons reference library, in association with claudio amighetti, provides you with the price of a violin by honore derazey from bromptons auctioneers march 2014 auction results. Late 19th century authentic french violin, recently acquired from france. Also i have violins by boulangeot, leon bernardel and juste derazey. The mystery of the old violin by augusta huiell seaman. Its a copy of a nicolo amati violin originally belonging to prince youssoupoff a russian aristocrat and pupil of henri vieuxtemps.
Honore and justin derazey purchased the didier nicolas aine brand from the widow of nicolas, and used it in their workshop as a model, continue reading justin derazey violin. Honore derazey trained in mirecourt and then worked for various makers in paris, including j. The recognition of an original label is an essential part of authenticating an antique violin, and the presence of an original label will naturally enhance a violins value. This expressive violin by justin derazey gives us an authentic look at the work of the influential luthier when he was at the zenith of his artisanal and entrepreneurial development. Vuillaume brought into his workshop the best of the french bow makers, including jeanpierremarie persoit, dominique peccatte, jeanjoseph fonclause, nicolas maline, joseph henry, pierre simon, francois peccatte, nicolas maire, francoisnicolas voirin, charles peccatte. The names of vuillaume and derazey are always linked to these instruments, supposedly made by derazey and sold by vuillaume. Hmm doesnt make much sense, i have a violin branded derazey which you know of martin, it has the exact same label as you show me but instead of the typical justin derazey signature brand above the label it has jd with a violin between the initials branded at the back, according to some book about french violin from the 1920th century justin derazey also. This violin is one of the best mangenots we have seen, and is in superb condition. The playalong violin books cover a huge variety of songs and genres with more than 40 volumes, including classical favorites, country hits, christmas songs, jazz, classic rock, popular hits, and much more.
This is a lovely and idiosyncratic late 19th century italian violin bearing an authentic label and brand from antonio rovetta. In the 17th century, we had famous violin makers, antonio stradivari and andrea guarneri, each with their own unique craftsmanship of violins. Instrument id violin making book violin information. We will be looking at 40 different violins that you should consider when you are looking to buy a best violin.
Joseph rocca fecit premiato di medaglie alle esposizione di torino,genova,londra parigi. Review of the tonal qualities of violins antique and contemporary. A french violin by honore derazey, mirecourt circa 1870. I have been the owner of a paris made1832 honore jean joseph derazey, violin since 1971. The old hermit has a strange museum, which makes the c. Violin maker 1839 1890 son and pupil of honore derazey. Includes many accessories, and ready to play almost right out of the box. Fine old antique french violin after nicolas aine by justin derazey. Derazey violin national museum of american history. Its a great sounding instrument and very affordable more details a good mittenwald violin, circa 1820.
Vuillaume knew that without good bows, even the best of instruments would be plucked. The laberte workshop produced large range of instruments and bows consistent in quality, employed over 300 people by 1920. The workmanship is elegant with a rich orangered varnish. Check out the antique violin, made by french violin maker honore derazey 1794 1883, with a carved scroll, depicting gasparo duiffopruggar, the first violin. From my research i have written a storybooklet about it and have givin it the proper name of triump. Engels researches into the early history of the violin family, 1883a book containing much valuable evidence on the subjectthe author rightly remarks.
Vuillaume said that he would keep that violin to be able to make copies of it. Instrument accessories free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Marc laberte was born into a family of violin makers. Antique 18thc 44 violin italian, german, wcase plus 2 bows.
A beautiful violin, finished with a very nice dark reddishbrown transparent varnish. The son of a violin maker, having at various times left the profession to be employed first as a gunsmith and later as an elephant trainer for a travelling circus, he returned to violin making after the sensational and tragic death of his elephant, madem djeck. Honore derazey trained in mirecourt and then worked for various makers in paris. His great grandfather set up a workshop in mirecourt around 1780. There are also different best violin brands to choose from. The materials used for this violin are outstanding. Standing head and shoulders above most, was the superb late nineteenth, early twentieth century violin maker szepessy bela. Fine old antique french violin after nicolas aine by justin derazey crica 1880 fine antique french violin made after didier nicolas aine by the justin derazey workshops in mirecourt circa 1880. Derazey, length of back 363mm 14 516in of a light golden amber colour, restorations back and front, use and wear, in case with a silver mounted violin bow by pfretzscher, wear at thumb position, with a modest ivory mounted bow, in bow box. Violins on sale justin derazey the violin connection. Even if you discover that your violin was not made by one of the masters, it may still have some value and be enjoyed for years to come.
In 1888 he took over the derazey workshop, which owned the rights to the d. National museum of american history derazey violin. After 40 years of research, its maker had been verified. A novices guide to determining if a violin is valuable and. An insiders guide to violin labels strings magazine. It gets a bit too expensive and risky to ship internationally. The attached book is a big book of solo violin classical sheet music282 pages shipping is by ups ground to us addresses only.
Established his own workshop in mirecourt around 1850. Change the strings on your violin once every six to 12 months. Bromptons is delighted to offer complimentary violin appraisals for insurance, probate or sale purposes. Apr 03, 2014 the playalong violin books cover a huge variety of songs and genres with more than 40 volumes, including classical favorites, country hits, christmas songs, jazz, classic rock, popular hits, and much more. Violins came into the world back in the 16th century, when it had its first violin maker in history, andrea amati, in the 1500s. Instruments produced from that date are stamped j nicolas fils as well as bearing his own label. French violin by justin derazey mirecourt, 18501890 with. Catalog of fine violins for sale, including a violin by william whedbee, by old. Violins general information on violin authentication and appraisals. Does not include a tuner, instruction book, or shoulder. This is a characteristic example of the makers work in a very good condition.
In addition to my daytoday work with fine instruments, the experience of working in an auction house for twelve years has enabled me to observe thousands of antiques. Jean baptiste vuillaume a paris, 3 rue demourternes, expres pour mon ami david laurie, 1874, numbered 2976 and signed on the label. It has a warm sound matching the vintage of the instrument. I am needing a second violin and i would like an o.
All those firms were highly reputable and used the derazey name under licence. Mirecourt is known for lacemaking and the manufacture of musical instruments, particularly those of the violin family. Keep your violin free of dirt and dust, using only violin friendly cleaning products. If you currently own a derazey violin, click the button below to receive a free valuation. He started working in mirecourt, later went in paris where he worked with different workshops for several years. Since the publication of peter benedecs scholarly book on the violin makers of hungary, the music world has become gradually educated into accepting that hungary has produced some world class makers. Crafted for the famous violin dealer david laurie, label reads. Guadagnini 17111786 was an itinerant violin maker who plied his trade in piacenza, milan, cremona, parma, and turin, with stylistic developments marking his work in each locale. Nov 04, 20 hmm doesnt make much sense, i have a violin branded derazey which you know of martin, it has the exact same label as you show me but instead of the typical justin derazey signature brand above the label it has jd with a violin between the initials branded at the back, according to some book about french violin from the 1920th century justin derazey also branded his violins at the back like. Keep your violin free of dirt and dust, using only violinfriendly cleaning products. Honore derazey was a fine maker of important period of french violin making. Made to supply a desire for ancient instruments where none existed as there are no violins in existence by tieffenbrucker.
Violin case, violin book, violin mute, violin hanger, violin pickup. Violin brand and model for advanced students, kids. Violins on sale derazey school the violin connection of. Vuillaume to make exact visual replicas of important cremonese violins led to a commission for his copying an ornamented viola da gamba attributed to gaspar tieffenbrucker lyon, ca. The number of copies, fakes and forgeries far outnumber originals and rare. The project gutenberg ebook of the violin, by george hart. The instrument, decorated on the back with marquetry inlay showing a scenic city. Professional antique violins for sale martin swan violins. His instruments are in the style of vuillaume, mainly stradivari copies. He worked in mirecourt from 1850 aged 11 until his somewhat premature death at 50. Violin books books that feature violins or violinists.
The only exception i am aware of is a case covered in genuine alligator. His life was the subject of the book, jack of all trades by famed author, charles reade. Violins on sale justin derazey the violin connection of. Jeanbaptiste vuillaume 7 october 1798 19 march 1875 was a french luthier, businessman, inventor and winner of many awards. A french violin by justin derazey mirecourt, 18501890. Despite excellent workmanship in this violin, it remains surprising to what extent commercial imperatives drove the work of such studios as they apparently believed the fitting of a nicely faked stradivari label would make the violin more appealing than a derazey studio label. A very fine certified french violin honore derazey,1850. After 1920, mangenot only made instruments with his own label, including this one. Violins should ideally be stored at between 45% and 50% relative humidity. I started learning the violin at the age of 15 because im always inspired by violinists since young. A note reading book for violin students joanne martin.
Structurally it is in healthy condition, with slight cosmetic blemishes which add to its charm. Jeanbaptiste vuillaume claimed that he had an original violin by gaspard duiffoprugcar in his possession, but he never showed it to the public. Established his own workshop in mirecourt around 1850 and in 1864 bought the business of joseph nicolas. Violins on sale derazey school the violin connection. A very fine certified french violin made by jean joseph honore derazey ca. 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. Now that the student has the fundamentals of note reading, its time to really begin. He returned to mirecourt around 1840 to establish his own workshop. Purfling is tedious to put in, so if it is missing or painted on, the instrument is probably not very valuable. Please contact us if you would like to book an appointment to try this beautiful instrument. Some will be played from sheet music, others will be played from the simple string system theyve been using so far. If it is neatly and tightly inlaid, that is a good sign. Choosing the right violin to buy for your music career is dependent on a lot of factors. The son and student of a longtime vuillaume employee, the awardwinning jeanjoseph honore derazey, justin had taken over his fathers workshop in 1879, one.
I had a very good teacher who used to say that 18th century german violins were a very good value for money as far as tone. Like most readers who write to us, trying to eek out information about a mystery fiddle, he carefully transcribed the faded, dusty label visible through the fhole on the bass side. This violin was possibly made by derazey 1794 1883. I picked up the violin during my college break, and i thought it will be hard for me, since i learn at 15. Identifying and appraising violin family instruments. Violin books 150 books meet your next favorite book. Honore derazey mirecourt circa 1860 o honore derazey was born in 1794 in darney. People who voted on this list 50 dianna 7436 books 40 friends maria 652 books 128 friends. He began working in several workshops in mirecourt as an apprentice, and personally worked with several violin makers in paris. Here your child will learn and play 96 different songs, with varying degrees of difficulty. Auction prices have risen at an average annual rate of 9.
Here are few suggestions that will help you get what you pay for. Pegs hold tuning very well, including the sometimes problematic e string. The recognition of an original label is an essential part of authenticating an antique violin, and the presence of an original label will naturally enhance a violin s value. This violin was made by honore jean joseph derazey in mirecourt, france around 1880. Mirecourt is a commune in the vosges department in grand est in northeastern france. This violin has only half of its label left, which bears the name, justin derazey. French violin by justin derazey mirecourt, 18501890. Aug, 2015 a red violin and a book august, 2015 august 10, 2015 colin tipping in the movie, the red violin, the story follows the destiny of a particular violin, as it moved from person to persons down the centuries. It was made as a replica of gaspard duiffoprugcars violins. In 1864 he purchased the business of nicolas fils and in 1879 took over his fathers business. You can find out the value of a violin by honore derazey and the amount you could expect if you sold your honore derazey violin at auction. The violin is original labelled, and signed by justin derazey.
A french violin by honore derazey, mirecourt circa 1850 branded h. Joseph rocca fecit premiato di medaglie alle esposizione di. Dont expose your violin to extreme hot or cold for extended periods of time to avoid cracks andor warping. The series is designed for intermediate to advanced students who want to learn more of their favorite violin pieces. In the tradition of french violin shops he had a large number of workers, from apprentices to master craftsmen. I should also point out that my idea of good tone is subjective, but i do have consistent criteria and they are by and large the same as any professional players. Images here i have three excellent violins by collinmezin dated 1879, 1899 and 1906. Vuillaume are paul bailly, telesphoreamable barbe, charles buthod, auguste darte, alexandre delanoy, jean joseph honore derazey, george gemunder sr. The violin is one of the most beautiful string instruments a musician can master. Honore derazey was one of the most important of the french violin making. From the start, the leaders of the new jersey symphony orchestra thought there was something strange about an offer made by herbert r. A very fine french violin by honore derazey, mirecourt.