Léon Victor Mougenot (workshop), old French violin

Léon Victor Mougenot is considered one of the most influential exponents of modern artisanal violin making in France. This beautiful and characterful Mougenot violin from his workshop, built in the 1920s, with a “modele d'apres Guarnerius” label, is an impressive example of the artistry cultivated in his workshop. Excellent wood selection, fine work on the corners, and an elegantly crafted scroll attest to the high quality of this violin. The sound is big, mature, and warm, and the dark orange-brown spirit oil varnish is very pretty. With signs of playing but no cracks, ready to play. Worldwide shipping free of charge with a 30-day return policy and Corilon's trade-in guarantee.

Léon Victor Mougenot: Characterful French violin from the 1920s in a masterfully crafted, elegant style, with a big, mature and warm sound.

French violin from the renowned Mirecourt workshop of Léon Victor Mougenot in its heyday: finest craftsmanship in every detail, crack-free and in excellent condition.

Léon Victor Mougenot (1874–1954) was one of the most respected French violin makers of his time, training 65 students in his workshop in Mirecourt, which he founded in 1899—many of whom went on to become sought-after and influential masters in their own right under his guidance. The characterful Mougenot violin offered here was made during the heyday of his workshop. With its original label “modèle d'après Guarnerius,” it is an impressive example of the artistry cultivated at this rare center of craftsmanship in the history of violin making: The excellent selection of tonewoods, the fine workmanship of the corners, and the scroll carved with contemporary elegance reveal the hand of an experienced master, finished with a dark, orange-brown spirit varnish of the highest quality. Its large, warm, mature sound does justice to its old Italian model and meets the highest musical standards. With interesting traces of playing, which are to be expected from an excellent, well-played instrument of this age, the violin is in very good condition, free of cracks and ready to play after a thorough inspection in our workshop. We deliver worldwide with free shipping, a 30-day return policy and the Corilon trade-in guarantee.

Léon Victor Mougenot (workshop), around 1920 – brief portrait

• French violin from the renowned workshop of Léon Victor Mougenot
• Mirecourt, 1920s
• Original label
• Excellent wood, crafted with the finest workmanship
• Excellent condition, no cracks

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