4/4 Violin François Breton 19th Century

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Object description :

"4/4 Violin François Breton 19th Century"

4/4 violin François Breton 19th century. “Breton” brand on the heel of the handle and “BRETON BREVETE DE SAR” label inside the case.

The name of François Breton (1750-1830) appears in the taxpayer registers of Mirecourt from 1778 to 1830, where he is said to be a master luthier. The work of François Breton is well known, his violins are of good quality, with a light yellow varnish and a slightly large pattern as is often the case at that time. He was a “patented luthier to the Duchess of Angoulème”.

Price: 480 €

Artist: François Breton (1750-1830)
Period: 19th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: Good condition

Material: Solid wood
Length: 60 cm
Width: 21 cm

Reference: 1378878