Fine French violin made around 1750
Among the violins from the 18th century that have become rare today, some instruments of especially noteworthy quality with acoustic properties that are persuasive in their excellence. The fine French violin offered here, which was made in approximately 1750, stands out with its quality of craftmanship and a mature, warm, and sweet sound that is strong, carrying, and has the utmost...
Among the violins from the 18th century that have become rare today, some instruments of especially noteworthy quality with acoustic properties that are persuasive in their excellence. The fine French violin offered here, which was made in approximately 1750, stands out with its quality of craftmanship and a mature, warm, and sweet sound that is strong, carrying, and has the utmost in clarity. Patterned after the old French Paris school models, this fine violin was well crafted by master hand and its high standards can be seen by flawless craftmanship, its carefully chosen tone woods and its beautiful luminous and transparent golden-orange varnish. This 18th-century French violin, which has been restored to a high standard with a sound post patch and other restoration that is not uncommon fora violin of this age, is in good condition, is aimed at discerning musicians and is offered ready to play. Delivered free of charge, with a 30-day return policy and Corilon's trade-in guarantee.
Fine French violin, short portrait
- warm, brigh and sweet sound of mature clarity
- reminiscient of Francois Gavinies works
- Paris school c.1750
- wonderfully patinated luminous varnish
- 35.7 cm bodylength
- Inventory no.
- 7781
- Provenance
- France
- Year
- circa 1750
- Tone
- warm, sweet, bright
- Length of back
- 35.7 cm