A viola by Charles Boullangier, London, 1882

Price range: £50,000+

Charles Boullangier

1823-1888

 

Charles Boullangier is a maker that encompasses the technical precision of the French school with the freedom of the English school. A great combo!

He worked for JB Vuillaume in Paris for 3 years, then with Charles Gand up to the year 1849. He then moved to London, working for Withers for 10 or so years and then setting up his own business. Although it would seem he still made the odd instrument for others when on his own. During his time in London he of course worked alongside John Lott, the famous English copyist and the other makers of this era including Maucotel and Withers.

His work is extremely fine, particularly his violas and cellos.

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