Nicolas Augustin Chappuy

Nicolas Augustin Chappuy was born in 1730 in Mirecourt, France. He began his work as a violin maker in his hometown and later became active in Paris as well. He produced an astounding amount of instruments in a variety of styles and qualities. Chappuy crafted instruments so quickly and in such abundance that it was theorized that there were two men named Chappuy, Nicolas and Augustin, who both made violins, however this theory was found to be false. His craftsmanship is now highly valuable to collectors.