Violin showcase WP39

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

Vissenaire Frères. 1850 to 1890.

The two sons of Vissenaire Père. They worked at Lyon from 1850 until 1890. The elder brother studied under Bernardel in Paris, he died in 1878. The younger brother Louis Nicolas was also a violinist in the orchestra at the Grand Theatre, Lyons. He died in 1890. Both brothers were appointed makers to the Paris conservatoire in 1872 where there instruments became much sought after.

Show case logo.

A very fine instrument by Georges Cherpitel, dated 1940.

£6,750.00

stock no. WP39

The label is inscribed :

Georges Cherpitel
Paris Mirecourt (Vosges)
Année 1940 No 342

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

A really lovely fine quality instrument made by Georges Cherpitel, he was working in Paris from 1896, initially as an assistant to Cuesnon.In William Henley's "Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers" Henley states about G.Cherpitel "workmanship very refined" and indeed this is the case. The attention to detail in the scroll, button, F holes and in fact the entire violin is exquisite, a lovely instrument and in almost mint condition. The back length is 14.1/16 inches (35.7 mm.) This example is in the style of Guarnerius, finished in a burnt orange oil varnish. Set up with rosewood fittings which includes the original pegs and Obligato strings. The violin is supplied in a new case. A violin with a smooth creamy tone, a sonorous bass sound and a golden treble. A very fine instrument, probably our best!

Click here to return to the Shopping Cart Page for this Violin