French violin by and labelled Jean Baptiste Vuillaume á Pari...

by Gardiner Houlgate
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Estimate

£80,000 - £120,000

Fees

French violin by and labelled Jean Baptiste Vuillaume á Paris, Rue Croix des Petits Champs, the one piece back of faint medium irregular curl with similar wood to the sides and head, the table of a medium width grain and the varnish of a light reddish-brown colour on a golden ground, 14", 35.60cm
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This violin is sold with several certificates of authenticity from:
William E. Hill & Sons dated June 17th 1943;
L.P. Balmforth & Son dated 14th October 1955;
A. David Dollin & Norman Daines dated 27thAugust 1970;
Peter Voigt Ltd dated 10th August 1989; and
Laurence Naisby & Son dated 15th November 1972

More Information

This violin has a sound post and other more minor cracks on the table, otherwise general condition appears to be good. See all images for guidance, personal viewing always advised where possible.

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Auction Date:
28th Mar 25 at 12pm GMT

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