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Nicolas Vuillaume

As a member of the Vuillaume family of makers and younger brother of the famous Jean Baptiste Vuillaume, Nicolas Vuillaume helped continue a long tradition of violin making. He was born in 1800 in Mirecourt and started his training there with his father, Claude Francois. He then worked with his brother in Paris from 1832-1841 and subsequently returned to Mirecourt.

Vuillaume ultimately opened his own workshop in Brussels. He won several awards for his work and became the official luthier for the Royal Conservatoire. While in Brussels, he also produced instruments for the “Saint-Cécile” and “Stentor” labels for his brother’s workshop.

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ViolinNicolas Vuillaume, Paris c. 1855

This violin is an excellent example of Nicolas Vuillaume’s craftsmanship. Its tone is robust and brilliant. The varnish is of a rich red-brown color shaded to golden ground. The back…
CelloNicolas Vuillaume III, Mirecourt c. 1860, “Stentor” model for J.B. Vuillaume

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ViolinNicolas Vuillaume III, Mirecourt c. 1850, “Stentor”

Faintly branded internally on the back “Stentor”. This violin possesses excellent tonal characteristics, both powerful and warm in color.