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William Henley's Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers
states the following about the maker.
Paul Blanchard. Born Mirecourt 1851.
Apprenticed to August Darte, 1865, who taught him the Vuillaume principles. Worked for Daniel at Marseilles, and for Silvestre at Lyons. Established own workshops 1870. Received medals at various French Exhibitions since 1889. Died 1912. A keenly interested worker, only satisfied with the best he could accomplish, and having all the requisite knowledge regarding the practical construction of an ever improving instrument. Many instruments were made by his assistants and were considered to be excellent violins within their class.
A violin from the Paul Blanchard workshops, dated 1891. £5,750.00 stock no. WP16
From Bach Partita in D minor.
The label is inscribed:
Fait dans l'Atelier
de P. BLANCHARD, LYON 1891
An absolutely beautiful violin from the Paul Blanchard workshops. In near mint condition with just the smallest of varnish marks. A well made violin with good attention to details, a fine carved scroll, beautiful button and graceful F holes. The back length is 14.1/8 inches, (35.8cm.), Set up with fine quality rosewood fittings, Obligato strings and supplied in a new lightweight case. This is a superb violin to play, it has a lovely well balanced tone with a sonorous deep bass and a lovely clear lyrical treble. A good purchase for both collectors and players, violins of this quality are rising in price rapidly. A beautiful hand made instrument!
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