Georges Mougenot was born in Mirecourt in 1843. His training involved an apprenticeship with Deroux and he worked for Hilaire Darche. In 1875, he took over the shop of Nicolas Vuillaume in Brussels. Georges Mougenot is known for scrupulous wood…
Violin labeled Edward Withers, 22 Wardour Street, London Born in London in 1844, Edward Withers was trained by his father as well as John Lott, and was notably appointed maker to the Duke of Edinburgh in 1893. In addition to…
This violin is labeled and by Emilio Kusi Crabbé, Brussels 2019. Emilio Crabbé discovered his passion for violin making at the age of 14 when visiting the workshop of Thomas Bertrand in Brussels. He continued his learning and graduated with…
This violin is labeled Bruno Barbieri, Mantova 1973. At the beginning of his career, Barbieri was influenced by his Italian contemporaries in the mid-1900s and grew to develop his own models. This example boasts a golden varnish with a single…
This violin is labeled Misha Parshenov, New York 1990. Misha Parchenov immigrated to the United States from the Soviet Union in 1982, and at the time was carving jewelry for a New York designer. He enrolled at the North Bennett…
This violin is labeled Léon Mougenot-Gauche, Paris 1925. Leon Mougenot was born in 1874 and established himself in Mirecourt after working for Blanchard, Jombar, and Hill and Sons, among many other prominent makers. He frequently collaborated with other prominent luthiers…