French violin built by Breton Brevete, Mirecourt, France
This very well-preserved 4/4 violin is a typical work by Breton Brevete from Mirecourt, France, built between 1800-1830. The violin bears the original label inside and the typical original stamp on the outside on the button. The slightly longer body length is 36cm, upper width 16.6cm middle width 11.3cm, lower width 20.5cm. Belly stop 19,5cm. The top made of two pieces and features very fine to medium-wide annual rings. The back is a single piece with lively, fine flames. The ribs are made of regular deep flames. All parts of the violin belong together and are original. The varnish is also original and well preserved throughout.
The violin's sound is very balanced in all areas, responds easily and has a good carrying tone. Technically, it's perfect for the discerning professional musician.
Price on request
Here you can find a French quote with images of the original labels as found in this violin. www.luthiers-mirecourt.com :Elle semble passer dans le domaine public puisqu'on la trouve au catalogue de Thibouville dès 1867, Laberte à partir de 1905, Magnié, Couesnon etc. D'autres entreprises ont sinon fabriqué, du moins d'une manière certaine commercialisé cette marque comme Bernabé Carrafa, Boskamp et Roux, Prosper Colas, Collin Mézin, Lavest, Mamlok, Ullmann et bien d'autres.
This very well-preserved 4/4 violin is a typical work by Breton Brevete from Mirecourt, France, built between 1800-1830. The violin bears the original label inside and the typical original stamp on the outside on the button. The slightly longer body length is 36cm, upper width 16.6cm middle width 11.3cm, lower width 20.5cm. Belly stop 19,5cm. The top made of two pieces and features very fine to medium-wide annual rings. The back is a single piece with lively, fine flames. The ribs are made of regular deep flames. All parts of the violin belong together and are original. The varnish is also original and well preserved throughout.
The violin's sound is very balanced in all areas, responds easily and has a good carrying tone. Technically, it's perfect for the discerning professional musician.
Price on request
Here you can find a French quote with images of the original labels as found in this violin. www.luthiers-mirecourt.com :Elle semble passer dans le domaine public puisqu'on la trouve au catalogue de Thibouville dès 1867, Laberte à partir de 1905, Magnié, Couesnon etc. D'autres entreprises ont sinon fabriqué, du moins d'une manière certaine commercialisé cette marque comme Bernabé Carrafa, Boskamp et Roux, Prosper Colas, Collin Mézin, Lavest, Mamlok, Ullmann et bien d'autres.
This very well-preserved 4/4 violin is a typical work by Breton Brevete from Mirecourt, France, built between 1800-1830. The violin bears the original label inside and the typical original stamp on the outside on the button. The slightly longer body length is 36cm, upper width 16.6cm middle width 11.3cm, lower width 20.5cm. Belly stop 19,5cm. The top made of two pieces and features very fine to medium-wide annual rings. The back is a single piece with lively, fine flames. The ribs are made of regular deep flames. All parts of the violin belong together and are original. The varnish is also original and well preserved throughout.
The violin's sound is very balanced in all areas, responds easily and has a good carrying tone. Technically, it's perfect for the discerning professional musician.
Price on request
Here you can find a French quote with images of the original labels as found in this violin. www.luthiers-mirecourt.com :Elle semble passer dans le domaine public puisqu'on la trouve au catalogue de Thibouville dès 1867, Laberte à partir de 1905, Magnié, Couesnon etc. D'autres entreprises ont sinon fabriqué, du moins d'une manière certaine commercialisé cette marque comme Bernabé Carrafa, Boskamp et Roux, Prosper Colas, Collin Mézin, Lavest, Mamlok, Ullmann et bien d'autres.