Luthier
École de Vuillaume
Made in
France
Date
Final quarter of the 19th century
Description
This fine French violin, attributed to the school of Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume, was crafted in Paris during the final quarter of the 19th century. The back is carved from a single piece of quarter-cut maple, displaying striking flames that rise gracefully from left to right, complemented by ribs and a scroll of matching wood. The top consists of two pieces of spruce with a beautifully even, medium-width grain.
It stands as a representative example of refined French craftsmanship of the period, enhanced by a red-brown varnish laid over a golden ground, which gives the instrument both warmth and elegance.
Tonally, the violin offers a rich and resonant voice: deep and dark in the lower register, while the upper range reveals a clear, mezzo-soprano tone.
In short, it is not only an exceptional example of its tradition, but also one of the best sounding violins I have had the privilege to own.
It stands as a representative example of refined French craftsmanship of the period, enhanced by a red-brown varnish laid over a golden ground, which gives the instrument both warmth and elegance.
Tonally, the violin offers a rich and resonant voice: deep and dark in the lower register, while the upper range reveals a clear, mezzo-soprano tone.
In short, it is not only an exceptional example of its tradition, but also one of the best sounding violins I have had the privilege to own.
