Violin showcase WP23

William Henley's Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers
states the following about the maker.

Joseph Aubry. Born 1873.

Joseph Aubry was the son of a guitar maker. He served an aprentiship in violin making, established his own premises in Mirecourt and in 1921 gained the first class diploma at Paris for the perfect tonal sonority of his instruments. He was also recipient of the 'highest honours' at the Metz Exposition in 1922. Moved to Le Harvre 1927. Henley devotes another five paragraphs expounding the quality and tone of Aubry's violins.

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A fine instrument by Raymond Collenot, dated 1945.

£4,750.00

stock no. WP23

The hand written label is inscribed:

Collenot fils aine
Luthier
Paris 1945

This instrument has a certificate from
Jean Jacques Rampal
Expert Près La Cour d'Appel de Paris.

A fine example of the best of French luthierie, Raymond Collenot was the son of Louis Collenot. He was tought by his father who studied under Caussin and Derazey, the work of father and son are very similar, they both used the same rich orange/red oil varnish and also the same tubby body outline based on the Guarnerius model. The length of the back is exactly 14.1/16 inches (35.7 cm.). Setup with rosewood fittings, Dominante strings and supplied in a new lightweight case. This instrument has a delightful deep sonorous tone with a clear treble and is a real pleasure to play. These are rare instruments, good for collectors and players!

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