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Louis SOCQUET

Auction price history

Highest auction price

£4,910

Type Details Sold Price
Viola 39.8 cm Paris, 1776 Wed 1st June 2005 £4,910
Viola 40.6 cm 17-- Sat 1st November 1980 £1,595
Biographies

John Dilworth

SOCQUET, Louis Worked circa. 1750-1780 Paris France. Born in Mirecourt. Established in Paris at the sign ‘Au Genie de l’Harmonie’, Place du Vieux Louvre. Luthier to the orchestra of the Académie Royale de Musique. Very inconsistent work. Early period in the ‘vieux Paris’ style: Amatisé in form with medium arch and good golden-brown varnish. Later work from about 1770 is undoubtedly commercial work brought in from Mirecourt, lacking individuality and care. Plain materials and dark meagre varnish. Also provided violas, small cellos, and viols of various forms. Branded on back button. Printed labels: Fait par Socquet / à Paris en 1750 Socquet / Au Génie de l’Harmonie / Place du Vieux Louvre, à Paris, 1771

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