A few years later, derazey soon returned to mirecourt, where he established himself as a violin maker. The project gutenberg ebook of the violin, by george hart. I started learning the violin at the age of 15 because im always inspired by violinists since young. Auction prices have risen at an average annual rate of 9. Crafted for the famous violin dealer david laurie, label reads. Jean baptiste vuillaume a paris, 3 rue demourternes, expres pour mon ami david laurie, 1874, numbered 2976 and signed on the label. 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. Images here i have three excellent violins by collinmezin dated 1879, 1899 and 1906.
French violin by justin derazey mirecourt, 18501890 with. Made to supply a desire for ancient instruments where none existed as there are no violins in existence by tieffenbrucker. He worked in mirecourt from 1850 aged 11 until his somewhat premature death at 50. Change the strings on your violin once every six to 12 months. On 21 may 1904, he married marie adeline josephine therese drouin but she died on 15 december 1909. Instruments produced from that date are stamped j nicolas fils as well as bearing his own label. 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. The series is designed for intermediate to advanced students who want to learn more of their favorite violin pieces. Now that the student has the fundamentals of note reading, its time to really begin. Check out the antique violin, made by french violin maker honore derazey 1794 1883, with a carved scroll, depicting gasparo duiffopruggar, the first violin.
The only exception i am aware of is a case covered in genuine alligator. Honore derazey mirecourt circa 1860 o honore derazey was born in 1794 in darney. Bromptons reference library, in association with claudio amighetti, provides you with the price of a violin by honore derazey from bromptons auctioneers june 2015 auction results. The materials used for this violin are outstanding. Some will be played from sheet music, others will be played from the simple string system theyve been using so far.
Standing head and shoulders above most, was the superb late nineteenth, early twentieth century violin maker szepessy bela. Violins should ideally be stored at between 45% and 50% relative humidity. The son and student of a longtime vuillaume employee, the awardwinning jeanjoseph honore derazey, justin had taken over his fathers workshop in 1879, one. National museum of american history derazey violin. The attached book is a big book of solo violin classical sheet music282 pages shipping is by ups ground to us addresses only.
Includes many accessories, and ready to play almost right out of the box. This violin has only half of its label left, which bears the name, justin derazey. Keep your violin free of dirt and dust, using only violinfriendly cleaning products. It gets a bit too expensive and risky to ship internationally. Its a copy of a nicolo amati violin originally belonging to prince youssoupoff a russian aristocrat and pupil of henri vieuxtemps.
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. After 1920, mangenot only made instruments with his own label, including this one. Jeanbaptiste vuillaume claimed that he had an original violin by gaspard duiffoprugcar in his possession, but he never showed it to the public. 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. Violin books 150 books meet your next favorite book. In the 17th century, we had famous violin makers, antonio stradivari and andrea guarneri, each with their own unique craftsmanship of violins. The mystery of the old violin by augusta huiell seaman. Honore derazey was a fine maker of important period of french violin making. Vuillaume are paul bailly, telesphoreamable barbe, charles buthod, auguste darte, alexandre delanoy, jean joseph honore derazey, george gemunder sr. Violin case, violin book, violin mute, violin hanger, violin pickup.
Violin brand and model for advanced students, kids. He returned to mirecourt around 1840 to establish his own workshop. 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. Violin books books that feature violins or violinists. A french violin by honore derazey, mirecourt circa 1850 branded h.
His instruments are in the style of vuillaume, mainly stradivari copies. People who voted on this list 50 dianna 7436 books 40 friends maria 652 books 128 friends. Choosing the right violin to buy for your music career is dependent on a lot of factors. Also i have violins by boulangeot, leon bernardel and juste derazey.
His life was the subject of the book, jack of all trades by famed author, charles reade. 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. Here are few suggestions that will help you get what you pay for. 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. Dont expose your violin to extreme hot or cold for extended periods of time to avoid cracks andor warping. Instrument accessories free delivery possible on eligible purchases.
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. Professional antique violins for sale martin swan violins. It was made as a replica of gaspard duiffoprugcars violins. A note reading book for violin students joanne martin. This violin was made by honore jean joseph derazey in mirecourt, france around 1880. The laberte workshop produced large range of instruments and bows consistent in quality, employed over 300 people by 1920.
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. From the start, the leaders of the new jersey symphony orchestra thought there was something strange about an offer made by herbert r. 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. A very fine french violin by honore derazey, mirecourt 1862.
The violin is one of the most beautiful string instruments a musician can master. 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. Honore derazey was one of the most important of the french violin making. Just the other day another strings reader wrote inquiring about the value and authenticity of his violin. I picked up the violin during my college break, and i thought it will be hard for me, since i learn at 15. Violin maker 1839 1890 son and pupil of honore derazey. Justin derazey 1839 1890 was son of the celebrated french violin maker, honore derazey.
He began working in several workshops in mirecourt as an apprentice, and personally worked with several violin makers in paris. Justin derazey violin, circa 1880 stradivari strings. A french violin by justin derazey mirecourt, 18501890. 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 on sale derazey school the violin connection. 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. This violin is one of the best mangenots we have seen, and is in superb condition.
French violin by justin derazey mirecourt, 18501890. A novices guide to determining if a violin is valuable. He started working in mirecourt, later went in paris where he worked with different workshops for several years. Honore derazey trained in mirecourt and then worked for various makers in paris, including j. An insiders guide to violin labels strings magazine. Engels researches into the early history of the violin family, 1883a book containing much valuable evidence on the subjectthe author rightly remarks.
The violin is original labelled, and signed by justin derazey. Vuillaume said that he would keep that violin to be able to make copies of it. There are also different best violin brands to choose from. The instrument, decorated on the back with marquetry inlay showing a scenic city. 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 general information on violin authentication and appraisals. Fine old antique french violin after nicolas aine by justin derazey. This is a lovely and idiosyncratic late 19th century italian violin bearing an authentic label and brand from antonio rovetta. Buy french violin by justin derazey mirecourt, 18501890 with violin bow. Review of the tonal qualities of violins antique and contemporary. Violins on sale justin derazey the violin connection of. Lso digital exhibition, violins of the lso violin festival historical context, expert commentary, rare images and original recordings. In 1864 he purchased the business of nicolas fils and in 1879 took over his fathers business. Violins on sale derazey school the violin connection of.
A very fine certified french violin made by jean joseph honore derazey ca. I really feel so encouraged after reading your smart violin playing book. From my research i have written a storybooklet about it and have givin it the proper name of triump. Derazey violin national museum of american history. This violin is old and in used condition, but each violin will probably need personal settings to suit your individual. 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. 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. Vuillaume knew that without good bows, even the best of instruments would be plucked. We will be looking at 40 different violins that you should consider when you are looking to buy a best violin. The names of vuillaume and derazey are always linked to these instruments, supposedly made by derazey and sold by vuillaume. Does not include a tuner, instruction book, or shoulder. Instrument id violin making book violin information. Identifying and appraising violin family instruments. Established his own workshop in mirecourt around 1850 and in 1864 bought the business of joseph nicolas.
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. 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. Antique 18thc 44 violin italian, german, wcase plus 2 bows. Late 19th century authentic french violin, recently acquired from france. In nearly all instances, an old case should be thrown away and a new case purchased. Purfling is tedious to put in, so if it is missing or painted on, the instrument is probably not very valuable. 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. Established his own workshop in mirecourt around 1850. A french violin by honore derazey, mirecourt circa 1870. 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. Please contact us if you would like to book an appointment to try this beautiful instrument. Marc laberte was born into a family of violin makers.
The old hermit has a strange museum, which makes the c. Joseph rocca fecit premiato di medaglie alle esposizione di torino,genova,londra parigi. 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. 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. 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.
His great grandfather set up a workshop in mirecourt around 1780. A beautiful violin, finished with a very nice dark reddishbrown transparent varnish. A novices guide to determining if a violin is valuable and. A very fine certified french violin honore derazey,1850. Honore derazey trained in mirecourt and then worked for various makers in paris. 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. Catalog of fine violins for sale, including a violin by william whedbee, by old. All those firms were highly reputable and used the derazey name under licence. Bromptons is delighted to offer complimentary violin appraisals for insurance, probate or sale purposes.
Very nice old antique german stradivarius labeled violin 44 size. In 1888 he took over the derazey workshop, which owned the rights to the d. Vuillaumederazey violinmaking tradition animato strings. If it is neatly and tightly inlaid, that is a good sign. After 40 years of research, its maker had been verified. If you currently own a derazey violin, click the button below to receive a free valuation. This is a characteristic example of the makers work in a very good condition. 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. Jeanbaptiste vuillaume 7 october 1798 19 march 1875 was a french luthier, businessman, inventor and winner of many awards. Violins came into the world back in the 16th century, when it had its first violin maker in history, andrea amati, in the 1500s. Joseph rocca fecit premiato di medaglie alle esposizione di. Violins on sale justin derazey the violin connection. The workmanship is elegant with a rich orangered varnish. Pegs hold tuning very well, including the sometimes problematic e string.
I am needing a second violin and i would like an o. Structurally it is in healthy condition, with slight cosmetic blemishes which add to its charm. Keep your violin free of dirt and dust, using only violin friendly cleaning products. The number of copies, fakes and forgeries far outnumber originals and rare. Its a great sounding instrument and very affordable more details a good mittenwald violin, circa 1820. I have been the owner of a paris made1832 honore jean joseph derazey, violin since 1971. Mirecourt is known for lacemaking and the manufacture of musical instruments, particularly those of the violin family. 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. Here your child will learn and play 96 different songs, with varying degrees of difficulty. This violin was possibly made by derazey 1794 1883. Mirecourt is a commune in the vosges department in grand est in northeastern france. A very fine french violin by honore derazey, mirecourt. It has a warm sound matching the vintage of the instrument.