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William Henley's Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers
states the following about the maker.
Apparut, Georges. Born 1877 at Juraincourt.
Son and pupil of Leon Apparut. Worked at the Ateliers of Blanchard at Lyons, 1896 - 1899 and with Mougenot at Brussels 1900 - 1903. Succeeded to the business of Charotte at Mirecourt 1925. Obtained gold medals at Nancy, Brussels, Metz, Gand and Paris. Diplomas of honour at other exhibitions. Interesting and high finished productions of thoroughly good art. Established considerable fame in France, Belgium and America, soloists having been a powerful auxiliary in propagating his name. Several French virtuosi acknowledge the brilliant tone which enables them to excite astonishment and delight from an audience!
A very good violin by Jules Lavest, dated 1941. £2,450.00 stock no. WP47
Sarabande in G minor by C.Bohm.
The label is inscribed:
ATELIERS DE LUTHERIE D'ART
J.LAVEST
MONTLUÇON
Exposition Internationale Paris 1937
MEDAILLE D'OR
The
violin is numbered 49, dated 1941 and signed in ink across the label and inside on the centre back.
The violin is also branded below the tailpin and inside on the centre back.


A quality instrument by a very good luthier who worked in Allier, France from 1928. The instrument is a Guarnerius copy with a one piece back and is well made and finished. A lovely condition without repairs, just minor varnish marks. Note the splendid bold grain to the front and strong flame to the back, ribs and scroll! The back measures 14.1/8 inches (35.9 cm.). Set up with fine quality ebony fittings, Pirastro strings and supplied in a new lightweight case. A beautiful sonorous toned violin that is lovely to play with a sweet treble and warm bass. A good violin for collector and player!
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