Fine French violin by Nicolas Mauchant-Vaudel, circa 1830

This antique French violin is a top-tier piece by the Mirecourt master luthier Nicolas Mauchant, who interpreted the classic Maggini pattern in his refined personal style.

In its historical context, this Nicolas Mauchant violin is a testaent to his personal mastery and individual style. It can be seen as a tribute to outstanding traditional craftsmanship developing before the rise of the industrial production of musical instruments and thus the dawning of a new age of violin making in one of its most important venues, the famous instrument-making village of Mirecourt. Nicolas Mauchant’s asynchronous and masterful achievement was buoyed by his profound understanding of the aesthetics and musical merits of the historic Italian Maggini violin model. At the same time, it immediately shows that he worked at the zenith of the art at the time, a period in which French violin makers were predominantly inspired by Didier Nicolas. Kept in perfect condition and free of cracks, this violin has delicate antiquing which reflects Nicolas influence at a glance, lending nuance to the sophisticated, luminous red-brown varnish that harmonizes beautifully with the subtle grain of the spruce top and the deep flames on the maple used for the one-piece back. Mauchant marked this thoroughly personal work extensively with his personal label, a gently penciled signature on the top, and the brand mark “Mauchant Vaudel” inside on the back. Our luthiers meticulously set up this authentic and classically French violin and made it ready to play, and our trade-in guarantee applies here as well. The warm, mature sound of this Mauchant Vaudel violin opens up brilliant musical options for demanding musicians with its dark character, sweetly radiant upper registers and well-developed spectrum of timbres.

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