A GOOD FRENCH VIOLIN from the 1920s, bearing the labels "modele d'apres / Nicolaus Amatus Cremone / Hieronymi filii fecit, An 1651" and "Manufacture Francaise / d'armes et cycles de St. Etienne. / VIOLINS San Stefano / Lutherie Francaise".
Two-piece back of broad figure, ribs and scroll similar. Top of spruce of fine irregular grain, the varnish of an orange-yellow on a golden base. It's come to us in very good original condition, without cracks or damage to the wood.
Back length is 358 mm. Weight, without chinrest, 425 grams.
 
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