The Facts
Aguttes announced the upcoming sale of a Jacques Boquay violin through its String Quartet Instruments & Bows department. The violin, made by the early 18th-century Parisian luthier, will be offered on November 30, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. Boquay, who established his first workshop in Paris in 1712, is considered a foundational figure in the French violin-making tradition, preceding masters like Nicolas Lupot and Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume. His instruments are known for their Amati-inspired design, full form, and distinctive varnish, and examples are held at the Musée de la Musique in Paris.
The Signal
The sale offers collectors a rare opportunity to acquire a Boquay violin, which represents a formative period when Paris was emerging as a center of European instrument-making. As the market for antique French violins continues to draw interest alongside Italian counterparts, Boquay's work is increasingly valued for its craftsmanship and historical significance. This auction may provide a benchmark for pricing instruments from the Old Paris school.
- Artists: Jacques Boquay
- People: Pierre Baillot, Nicolas Lupot, Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume, Claude Pierray
- Auction Houses: Aguttes
- Museums: Musée de la Musique
- Locations: Paris
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