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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 good quality violin from the Laberte workshops, circa 1930. £695.00 stock no. WP24
Méditation de Thais.
The label is inscribed:
Sanctus Seraphin
Utinensis Fecit
Venetijs Anno 1730.

An unusual violin from the Marc Laberte workshops in that it is a Sanctus Seraphin model, the violin also carries a Curtil label on the treble side, he was a maker in his own right and was known to buy in instruments from the Marc Laberte workshops. Back length is: 14.1/16 inches (35.7cm.) In excellent condition without damage or repairs, just some small varnish marks, a good quality violin at a very reasonable price. Set up with rosewood fittings, Pro Arte strings and supplied in a new lightweight case. This is a good instrument that has some character. Tone is very good, it has a sweet lyrical tone that is well balanced. Well worth considering and excellent value!
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