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Didier Nicolas (L'Ainé), violin, signed and dated 1835

Didier Nicolas violin with a warm, rich, golden sound

This antique violin bearing his signature and a date is an unmistakable instrument from Mirecourt, the French "capital of violin making". It was crafted in the early-19th century...

Didier Nicolas violin with a warm, rich, golden sound

This antique violin bearing his signature and a date is an unmistakable instrument from Mirecourt, the French "capital of violin making". It was crafted in the early-19th century shortly before his death and finihed - probably by varnishing - in 1835. Its personal style and signature immediately reveals a heritage from the hands of Didier Nicolas (L‘ainé [“the elder”]), as evidenced by the typical model and its original stamp amd signature inside the body - and its very powerful sound — properties for which L‘ainé instruments are known and appreciated. Its quality can be seen in the one-piece back and the distinctive sound has well as the scroll, which is very French in nature. The bright, golden-orange varnish has an attractive light patina. This is a distinguished historic instrument that is very responsive. It is in excellent, flawless and remarkable condition without any repairs or damage. Its sound is exceptionally powerful and ideal for soloist performance; elegant and mature, it features a fluid resonance and great precision, full of character and balanced across all of the strings. 

Inventory no.
7067
Maker
Didier Nicolas Ainé
Provenance
Mirecourt
Year
1835
Tone
warm, sweet, mellow, large, mature, golden
Length of back
36.2 cm
Didier Nicolas Mirecourt
Didier Nicolas (L'Ainé), violin, signed and dated 1835
Didier Nicolas (L'Ainé), violin, signed and dated 1835
Didier Nicolas (L'Ainé), violin, signed and dated 1835
Didier Nicolas (L'Ainé), violin, signed and dated 1835
Didier Nicolas (L'Ainé), violin, signed and dated 1835
Didier Nicolas (L'Ainé), violin, signed and dated 1835
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