Gillet, 1940

LOUIS HENRI GILLET (1891, NANCY - 1970, SAINT RÉMY)

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The son of a violinmaker, Louis Henri was trained in Mirecourt before working at Thibouville around 1906-1911. After the First World War, he joined Laberte's where he stayed until 1924, the year he moved to Nancy. In 1934, Sartory offered to collaborate with him: the style of Louis Henri became very similar to Sartory's especially in the making of the frog. The playability of Gillet's bows is particularly appreciated by musicians today.