Antoine Marius Richelme
Violin maker
(1833 – 1896)
French maker based in Marseilles. Pupil of Guillaume Yung, then worked for the Luppi-Coviaux firm. Established his own shop in 1867. Used Stradivari model; also developed his own 'Modele Richelme' which blended the viol and violin forms, often with a carved head rather than a scroll.
Wrote two published books, which are mentioned on his later labels: 'Études et Observations sur la Lutherie Ancienne et Moderne' (1868) and 'Renaissance du Violon et de ses Analogues' (1873)
Price History
- The auction record for this maker is $1,534 in Sep 2018, for a viola.
- 8 auction price results.
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