Good maker. Mostly instruments, but made a few bows too.
Born at Mirecourt, 1854. Apprenticed to Auguste Darte; worked for Joseph Hel at Lille. Established at Brussels, 1900. Died 1914. Produced a very large number of instruments. Well-nigh inimitable modelling after Stradivarius and Guarnerius. All details splendidly carried out. Oil varnish in shades of brownish red or golden-yellow, sometimes applied a little too thickly, also having a tendency to crackle. Tonal quality strong, and agreeable.
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Exposition Universelle, Liege 1905: Diplome d’honneur
Exposition Universelle, Bruxelles 1905: Médaille d’Or
Emile Laurent. Luthier
11 Rue de la Clé. 11
No. . . . Bruxelles 19. .
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Also one more oblong, similar wording, plain border, with a design of a violin and bow (over the scroll of which is the signature Emile Laurent), and reproductions of Exhibition medals. The above label has a pretty decorative border.
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Emile Laurent, Luthier
11 Rue de la Clé.
No. . . . Bruxelles 19. .
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Good maker. Mostly instruments, but made a few bows too.
Born at Mirecourt, 1854. Apprenticed to Auguste Darte; worked for Joseph Hel at Lille. Established at Brussels, 1900. Died 1914. Produced a very large number of instruments. Well-nigh inimitable modelling after Stradivarius and Guarnerius. All details splendidly carried out. Oil varnish in shades of brownish red or golden-yellow, sometimes applied a little too thickly, also having a tendency to cr...
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