Paul Jombar

Violin maker
(1868 – 1949)

Paul Clément Jombar was a French violin maker and dealer active in Paris. He trained with Nestor Audinot from 1882 to 1886 before joining the prominent firm of Gand & Bernardel Frères, where he worked for six years. In 1892 he established his own business at 20 rue Rochechouart, later moving to rue du Faubourg-Poissonnière and finally to 37 rue de Rome.

Jombar produced finely crafted ...Read More violins, violas and cellos, generally based on classical Stradivari and Guarneri models. His work is distinguished by precise, professional workmanship and attractive French varnish. Instruments and bows bearing his name were also made under his direction by skilled craftsmen employed by or supplying his workshop. In 1901 he was appointed a Chevalier of the Légion d’honneur. Read Less

Price History

- The auction record for this maker is $53,001 in Jun 2024, for a cello.
- 94 auction price results.

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