Baroque Viola By Jean Baptiste Salomon Paris 1769 Jean Baptiste Salomon worked in Paris from 1730-1771 when he died. He was Dean of the Violin Maker's Guild in 1760. His workshop sign was "A Sainte Cecile"
The one piece back of maple of plain wood. The ribs, pegbox and scroll of similar wood.
The two piece front of pine of medium grain in the centre broadening towards the flanks.
The varnish of a light orange-brown colour on a yellow ground. Label Reads:
Salomon Luthier a S.le Cecille
Place de L'ecole a Paris 1769
Length of back 386mmWidth upper bout 181mmWidth centre bout 122mmWidth lower bout 224.5mmCondition ReportPlease note that the condition report lists all repairs that have been historically undertaken. The instrument is, however, offered in a fully restored condition and has been fully and professionally setup in our workshops. Any repairs have either been conducted by ourselves or fully inspected and the quality of the repair verified by our workshop. No further repairs are required. Details listed in this condition report are for information purposes only. Excellent original condition.
Original neck still bearing three steel nail fixings in top block, original bass bar and saddle.
Front: Bass f-hole wing crack running up from lower hole. Treble f-hole wing crack running up from lower hole.crack running up from lower hole.
Ribs: Lower bass rib several small cracks near end button. Small piece of wood inserted into rib, near cracks, another piece of wood inserted into rib near mitre. Treble middle rib small piece of wood inserted near front.A written valuation for insurance purposes of £7,700 is included with this instrument
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