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

Amédée Dieudonne. Born 1890.

Pupil of Gustave Bazin. Worked for Darche at Brussels. Established at Mirecourt 1924. Splendid hand-made replicas of ancient violins, faithfully depicting all familiar elements; rich and sheeny reddish/yellow or bright red varnish.

Fine quality violin by Amédée Dieudonné, dated 1944.

£4,950.00

stock no. WP31

The label is inscribed:

Fait à Mirecourt
No. 385B par le Maitre -Luthier
Amédée Dieudonné
Santo Seraphino en 1944
Hand written "Apr Guarnerius Del Gesu"
also signed inside in ink on the middle of the back with date 1944

This instrument will have a certificate of provenance from
Jean Jacques Rampal
Expert Près La Cour d'Appel de Paris.

A fine quality violin by Amédée Dieudonné In beautiful condition with just the smallest of varnish marks. Amédée Dieudonné is a highly sought after maker, this is a beautiful example of his work in the style of Guarnerius which will only increase in value. Well made with good attention to detail, note the quality of the carving to the sound holes, button and scroll. The back length is 14.1/16 inches (35.7 cm.), The fittings are in rosewood, set up with Obligato strings and supplied in a new light weight oblong case. This instrument has a clear lyrical balanced tone with good bass depth. A fine instrument that will always increase in value and is a pleasure to play!

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