Violin By Nicolas Vuillaume Mirecourt C.1860. Nicolas Vuillaume was born in 1800 and worked with both his father, Claude Francois and later in Paris with his brother Jean Baptiste before returning to Mirecourt in 1842.
His work, often found as orchestral instruments, has been described as having a full and responsive tone, echoed by the name of 'Stentor' given to the class of instrument that won the bronze medal for him in 1855 ( Stentor being the name of a herald in the Trojan wars, said to have a voice as loud as that of fifty men ).
The example offered here is typical of his work and has a one piece back of maple of a medium curl running from treble slightly descending towards the bass across the back. The pegbox and scroll are of a similar curl, the ribs of a somewhat broader curl.
The violin has a two piece front of pine of a strong medium grain.
The varnish is a rich orange-red colour on a yellow ground. Label Reads:
STENTOR 1
Length of back 354mmWidth upper bout 167mmWidth centre bout 112mmWidth lower bout 208.5mmCondition 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 conditionA written valuation for insurance purposes of £7,700 is included with this instrument
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