Violins
Fine violin by Chanot (I). Along with Nicolas Lupot and J.B. Vuillaume he created some of the finest instruments of the 19th century Paris school inspired by the great masters. This one is on the rarer Del Gesu pattern, possibly after the Sainton violin of 1733/4 - though the head is slightly less extreme.
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Fine example of Vuillaume's work based on a del Gesu pattern and in excellent condition. Two piece back of medium figure ascending from the joint; ribs of medium figure; scroll of fainter medium figure; two piece table of medium width grain at the centre opening towards the sides; varnish of a red-brown colour. Measurements: Length of back = 35.6cm Upper bouts = 17.1cm Lower bouts = 20.7cm. Original label dated 1866 and numbered "304".
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A very fine example of Gaida's work in practically mint condition and with excellent playing qualities. Two piece back of well figured maple of close-medium widths descending from the joint; ribs of broad figure; scroll of medium figure similar to that of the back; two piece table of medium to medium-broad width grain; varnish of an orange colour over a golden ground. Length of back = 35.6cm Upper bouts = 16.7cm Lower bouts = 20.4cm
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Completely untouched original condition - the table has never been removed from this violin which also retains its original neck and fingerboard. Very pretty and in near mint condition. Two piece back of close figure descending from the joint; ribs of close figure; scroll of medium figure; two piece table of medium width grain; varnish of a red-brown colour. Length of back = 35.2cm Upper bouts = 17.0cm Lower bouts = 20.5cm
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