C.A. MIREMONT 1877 Kreisler Violin Test

Claude Augustin Miremont (1827-1887) was the son and pupil of Sebastien Miremont. He worked for C.L. Collin in Mirecourt, and Lafleur and Bernandel in Paris before moving to New York in 1852. He returned to Paris in 1861 and retired in 1884. Miremont had obtained the best distinctions at the Universal Exhibitions of 1853-55-62 and 67. His instruments are sought after, especially his cellos.
Approximate value for this maker: €40,000
Music excerpt played in this video:
Kreisler Recetativo&Scherzo
Performed by Emil Lyutfali
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Pierre Fournier appeared with a Miremont cello, which had extensive painted decoration on its back, at a Bach Suites festival in Toronto about 1979 or ‘80. A Canadian cellist, who also owned a Miremont, spoke with him backstage about these instruments; Fournier said, “Mais, gardez-le précieusement!” (I don’t speak French and am an old man trusting my memory here) to attest his very high regard for this maker’s work. Its sound in a hall was certainly that of the finest echelon of cellos; it seemed quite reasonable that Fournier would much prefer to tour with the Miremont than with his Matteo Goffriller.