SALE French violin after Giovanni Paolo Maggini, circa 1910

Large French violin from Mirecourt with a dark, warm and mellow sound

The fascinating violin model of the classical Italian maestro Giovanni Paolo Maggini was copied by many craftsmen in the past 400 years, due to the beauty of the double purfling and the additional winding of the scroll. The French "Maggini" violin offered here is one of these instruments; it was built approx. 1910, most probably in the Laberte workshops in Mirecourt and features their quality style that expresses his inimitable personality. The delicate ff-holes were finely cut in an oblique position, and the orange-brown varnish indicates the French provenance of the violin tastefully. Of course the most important feature of this violin is its excellent response and the exceptionally good sound, that is large, clear and warm, precise, radiant and full of character - a highly recommended instrument by our professional violinist that is offered with a table repair near the saddle which is considered in the price in very good condition that was worked over thoroughly by our expert luthiers and is offered ready to play. 

Antique French Maggini violin, short portrait

• Large violin after G. P. Maggini with sweeping lower bouts 
• Antique piece built around 1910 in Mirecourt
• Double edge inlay and additional scroll winding
• Scroll inclination is intended to facilitate tuning
• Small top repair justifies the low price
• Large, warm, soft tone
• Like all our violins, delivered ready to play

 

 

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