Louis Guersan
Violin maker
(c. 1713 – after 1781)
Parisian maker; pupil of Claude Pierray who succeeded to Pierray's workshop. Appointed maker and repairer to the Dauphin and to the Opéra. Made many instruments of various types, including quintons, pardessus de viols, as well as violin family instruments.
Price History
- The auction record for this maker is $28,150 in Nov 1990, for a viola.
- 63 auction price results.
View all auction prices for Louis Guersan
The story of Thomas Wenberg’s epic journey across America to interview violin makers
Two fine examples of Santo Serafin’s mature work – a c. 1743 violin and 1740 cello
A rare letter written by J.B. Vuillaume just after the Paris Commune of 1871
More related
Carteggio features
Sign up to receive Carteggio features directly