Viola J Thibouville-lamy Mirecourt C.1890. Produced by J. Thibouville-Lamy who worked at both Mirecourt and Paris. He was awarded medals in almost every country as well as being honoured with the Chevalier of the Legion of Honour ribbon in 1877.
He was renowned for his technically innovative approach and the strong tone of the instruments he produced.
The example offered here has a two piece maple back of plain wood. The ribs are of a similar wood with the pegbox and scroll of a faint fine curl.
The Viola has a two piece front of pine of a medium grain in the centre broadening towards the flanks.
The varnish is an orange-brown colour on a yellow ground. Label Reads:
Copie de
Antonius Stradivarius Cremonensis
Faciebat Anno 1721
Also bearing a second label
J,Thibouville-Lamy & Co.
LONDON & PARIS
Length of back 406mmWidth upper back 196mmWidth centre bout 136mmWidth lower bout 241mmCondition 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. Several small repairs to varnish.
Otherwise excellent original conditionA written valuation for insurance purposes of £3,025 is included with this instrument
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