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Old French master violin, Jean Larcher (ex Collin-Mezin), 1927

This beautiful French violin no. 141 by Jean Larcher comes from the traditional French violin-making town of Mirecourt. The violin was made in 1927, after Jean Larcher had worked in the renowned Collin-Mezin family workshops. With its transparent orange-brown varnish and the typical French fluting, the old instrument, modeled after the 

This beautiful French violin no. 141 by Jean Larcher comes from the traditional French violin-making town of Mirecourt. The violin was made in 1927, after Jean Larcher had worked in the renowned Collin-Mezin family workshops. With its transparent orange-brown varnish and the typical French fluting, the old instrument, modeled after the Collin-Mezin style, has an elegant, typically French look. The craftsmanship is of high quality, especially the elegant sound holes are very cleanly carved. Undamaged and in very good condition, this French Jean Larcher violin speaks immediately and powerfully. The beautiful sound is balanced across the strings, dark and clear, and very strong. The original Collin-Mezin bridge has been preserved. Free shipping with 30-day money-back guarantee.

Inventory no.
7607
Maker
Jean Larcher
Provenance
Mirecourt
Year
1927
Tone
strong, mature and clear, sweet in the upper registers
Length of back
35.9 cm
Jean Larcher Mirecourt
Old French master violin, Jean Larcher (ex Collin-Mezin), 1927
Old French master violin, Jean Larcher (ex Collin-Mezin), 1927
Old French master violin, Jean Larcher (ex Collin-Mezin), 1927
Old French master violin, Jean Larcher (ex Collin-Mezin), 1927
Old French master violin, Jean Larcher (ex Collin-Mezin), 1927
Old French master violin, Jean Larcher (ex Collin-Mezin), 1927
Old French master violin, Jean Larcher (ex Collin-Mezin), 1927
 
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