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Violin by Moitessier, France c.1800
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A small full-size French violin with a warm, mellow voice — ideal for smaller hands or players who want comfort.
- Maker
- Moitessier (branded “Moitessier a Paris”)
- Origin
- France — probably Mirecourt, Vosges
- Date
- c.1800
- Size
- 4/4 (small full size)
- Condition
- Good
One-piece medium-ripple maple back with matching ribs, a plainer maple scroll and a two-piece book-matched spruce front, under a shaded dark brown varnish.
Sound: warm and mellow.
| Measurement | |
|---|---|
| Back length | 355 mm |
| Body stop | 191 mm |
| Neck stop | 130 mm |
| String length | 320 mm |
Provenance
We have known and cared for this violin for over 30 years.
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