French School · Mirecourt · Paris
1850–1919
A refined Parisian master and former Voirin assistant whose bows combine elegance, precision and superb balance.
Maker profile · 22
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Price on request. Detailed photographs, the complete description, condition information and the certificate from Cabinet Raffin are provided directly to interested clients.
Joseph Alfred Lamy trained in Mirecourt before joining François-Nicolas Voirin in Paris. After Voirin’s death he established his own workshop, refining the elegant model of his teacher into work of great consistency and delicacy.
Seen within the wider history of french school bow making, the surviving work associated with Joseph Alfred Lamy père is best understood through materials, construction, stylistic detail and comparison with authenticated examples. A brand alone is never conclusive.
Why this maker matters
Lamy père became one of the principal references for the classical late nineteenth-century French bow.
Characteristics often studied
Workshop, associations & marks
Attribution and certification
This profile is an educational introduction. A stamp, model or single construction detail is never sufficient to establish authorship. This bow is accompanied by a certificate from Cabinet Raffin; the certificate and complete private dossier are supplied directly to the prospective client.
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Prices, detailed photographs, the certificate from Cabinet Raffin, condition information and the complete description are provided directly and privately.
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