Jean Baptiste Colin Cello 1903
This Antique French violin was made by the famous luthier Jean Baptiste Colin at Mirecourt, Paris, in 1903, a superb example of a quality French instrument.
$22,000.00 Price
French Cellos
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7/8 Amati Mangenot Cello 1932
The 7/8 Amati-Mangenot Cello, Bordeaux 1932, is an early 20th-century French instrument bearing the label of Paul Amati Mangenot (1901–1966). Born in Mirecourt, Mangenot trained with his father, Paul Alexandre Mangenot, and the Laurent family before taking over Émile Laurent’s Bordeaux workshop in 1925. This cello’s comfortable 7/8 dimensions and historical French character make it an appealing choice for players seeking a mature instrument in a slightly smaller format.
Key Features:
• Maker: Amati Mangenot
• Dates: 1901–1966
• Size: 7/8
• Year: 1932
• Place: Bordeaux
• Origin: France
• Teacher: Émile Laurent
• Early 20th century
$38,500.00 Price
H. Émile Blondelet Cello, Paris 1923
The H. Émile Blondelet Cello, Paris 1923, is an early 20th-century French instrument bearing the label of Hugues Émile Blondelet (1875–1928) and numbered B 616. Born in Mirecourt, Blondelet joined the renowned JTL workshop at fifteen and became co-director in 1908. Known for finely crafted instruments inspired by Amati and Stradivari models, he was made a Chevalier of the Legion of Honour in 1923, the same year this cello is dated. Its Paris provenance and association with Blondelet's mature working period make it an appealing historic French cello.
Key Features:
• Maker: H. Émile Blondelet
• Dates: 1875–1928
• Instrument: Cello
• Year: 1923
• No.: B 616
• Place: Paris
• Origin: France
• School: Mirecourt
• Early 20th century
$45,000.00 Price
Leon Bernadel Cello Paris 1928
The Léon Bernardel Cello, Paris 1928, is a late-period French instrument bearing the label of Léon Bernardel (1853–1931), numbered 1108, and featuring a 2200 back. Bernardel was a respected Parisian luthier from the celebrated Bernardel family, trained by Justin Derazey, and worked with Gand & Bernardel Frères before establishing his own workshop at 40 bis Faubourg Poissonnière. His instruments continued the family's distinguished French tradition and were frequently inspired by Lupot and Stradivari models.
Key Features:
• Maker: Léon Bernardel
• Dates: 1853–1931
• Year: 1928
• Place: Paris
• No.: 1108
• Back: 2200
$2,200.00 Price