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Large French 3/4 violin after J.B. Vuillaume (7/8 violin) - 34.1 cm

This antique French 3/4 violin is a large 3/4 or small 7/8 violin after J.B. Vuillaume was made in the traditional violin making village Mirecourt. It bears the typical model label that has been continuously used by thelarge French makers, among them the Laberte ateliers where this violins most likely...

This antique French 3/4 violin is a large 3/4 or small 7/8 violin after J.B. Vuillaume was made in the traditional violin making village Mirecourt. It bears the typical model label that has been continuously used by thelarge French makers, among them the Laberte ateliers where this violins most likely originates from. The top is made of fine to medium grained spruce, the two piece back of flamed maple. The intensely colored red-orange varnish is slightly patinated with only minor signs of use. This undamaged large 3/4 or small 7/8 violin has been carefully worked over in our atelier and is offered ready to play. It features a warm, resonant, well balanced sound with a dark, mellow character.

Inventory no.
6911
Maker
Laberte
Provenance
Mirecourt
Year
1910 circa
Tone
warm, clear, somewhat mellow, rounded
Length of back
34.1 cm
Large French 3/4 violin after J.B. Vuillaume (7/8 violin) - 34.1 cm
Large French 3/4 violin after J.B. Vuillaume (7/8 violin) - 34.1 cm
Large French 3/4 violin after J.B. Vuillaume (7/8 violin) - 34.1 cm
Large French 3/4 violin after J.B. Vuillaume (7/8 violin) - 34.1 cm
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