Violin

1803

Not on view

François Pique was born near Paris in the town of Roissy Ile de France. It is unknown where he received his training as a violin maker, but by 1787 he had his own workshop in Paris. In the 1790s, Nicolas Lupot of Orleans made violins for Lupot to sell. By 1796, Lupot had moved to Paris and the two men continued to trade ideas about violin making. The instruments of the two makers show many similarities. Pique retired from violin making in 1818 and died in 1822.

The donor of this instrument was Charles W. Jones, a composer, violinist, and teacher, who was an associate of Darius Milhaud.

Description: Spruce top of wide grain much worn at chinrest; one-piece back with figure descending to right; pegbox grafted to modern neck.

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Title: Violin
Maker: François-Louis Pique (French, Roret 1757–1822 Charenton-Saint-Maurice)
Date: 1803
Geography: Paris, France
Culture: French
Medium: Spruce, maple
Dimensions: Total L.: 59.0 cm (23-1/4 in.)
Body L.: 35.8 cm (14-1/8 in.)
Classification: Chordophone-Lute-bowed-unfretted
Credit Line: Bequest of Charles William Jones, 1997
Object Number: 1997.237.2
Curatorial Department: Musical Instruments

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