Joseph François Breton
Violin maker
(fl. 1740 – 1799)
Joseph François Breton created a large Stradivari model that was somewhat crude in execution and utilized generally second-class materials. The varnish was of the 'Vieux Paris' type, thick and brown in color, and was prone to craquelure. It was branded on the back with 'Breton a Paris. ' A label of the violin was located in the Berlin Museum.
Price History
- The auction record for this maker is $3,738 in May 2006, for a violin.
- 1 auction price results.
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