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Étienne Vatelot was a French luthier and violin maker. He was born in Provins, France, and was the son of a violin maker. He studied at the École Nationale de Lutherie in Mirecourt, France, and then worked in the workshop of his father. He later opened his own workshop in Paris in 1954. Vatelot was known for his meticulous craftsmanship and attention to detail. He was a master of the French school of violin making, and his instruments were highly sought after by professional musicians. He was also a member of the French Violin Makers' Association. Vatelot's instruments are known for their excellent tone and playability. He was also known for his use of high-quality materials, such as aged wood and fine varnishes. He was also known for his use of traditional methods of construction, such as the use of hot hide glue. Vatelot passed away in 2013 at the age of 88. He was survived by his wife, two sons, and two daughters. His instruments are still highly sought after by professional musicians and collectors.

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Occupation Luthier
Age 88 years old
Zodiac Sign Scorpio
Born 13 November 1925
Birthday 13 November
Birthplace Provins
Date of death (2013-07-17) Paris
Died Place Paris
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1970

In 1970, Étienne Vatelot created the national school of lutherie in Mirecourt. The luthier Jean-Jacques Rampal, son of the flautist Jean-Pierre Rampal and assistant to Étienne Vatelot, took over his workshop in 1998 Étienne Vatelot gave numerous lectures and is the author of a book on Archets français ("French bows"). A foundation in his name was created to support young luthiers and bowmen by giving them scholarships. With the participation of the Paris City Council, he created an international competition for violin and bow making.

1960

Étienne Vatelot used to compare his profession to that of a doctor. He was renowned for his diagnostic capabilities He regulated the instruments of numerous international soloists that he accompanied on tour, like French violinist Ginette Neveu. During his career, he advised Yehudi Menuhin, Arthur Grumiaux, Isaac Stern, Anne-Sophie Mutter, cellists such as Maurice Gendron and Yo-Yo Ma, as well as Mstislav Rostropovich, whom he had known since the 1960s. He advised him to buy the Duport Stradivarius cello which he had appraised. He convinced Yehudi Menuhin to resell his Soil Stradivarius, which he deemed unsuitable for his playing, to Itzhak Perlman. In 1973, he acquired a quartet of stringed instruments made in the same wood by luthier Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume and nicknamed "les Évangélistes". In 2009, he allowed the Swiss Global Artistic Foundation, a patron of the Modigliani quartet, to acquire it so that they could be played together.

1925

Étienne Vatelot (13 November 1925 – 13 July 2013) was a French luthier.

1909

Étienne Vatelot is the son of luthier Marcel Vatelot, who opened his workshop in 1909, and Jehane Lauxerrois. He attended high school at the Institution Notre-Dame de Sainte-Croix [fr]. From 1942, he learned the craft of luthier in the workshop of his father, located at 11 bis rue Portalis [fr] in Paris. He perfected his skills in Mirecourt with luthier Amédée-Dominique Dieudonné, in Paris in the studio of Victor Quenoil, then in New York at Rembert Wurlitzer. In 1949, he obtained the diploma of honor at the International Violin Competition of The Hague (Netherland). In 1959 he was appointed expert witness by the Court of Appeal of Paris and succeeded his father.

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