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More detailed information about stringed instruments and the history of violin making.

Markneukirchen: violin making in “German Cremona”

John Dodd: a legend of oyster shells and silver spoons

Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume: notes on his life and work

Violin making in western Bohemia and the Vogtland region

Vatelot-Rampal: on the art of healing violins

Morizot père et frères: the short history of a great family of bow makers

Klingenthal: the origin of violin making

Fine French violin No 283 by Gustave Villaume, Nancy 1931

A fine French violin by Gustave Villaume (*1899). This fine violin number 283 bears the original dated and numbered label and a brandstamp on the back. Gustave Villaume studied with Leon Mougenot and Gand and is the winner of three silver medals in Mirecourt in 1911, 1912 und 1913. The typical model is after Guarnerius. The wonderfully patinated varnish is a rich and transparent oil varnish of a bright golden yellow color. Strong, bright and mature with warmth and character is the sound of this especially beautiful piece by Gustave Villaume violin which is preserved undamaged, crackfree in perfect condition.

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