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3/4 Violin made in Mirecourt, France around 1910 by French luthier Michel Couturieux.

• Very attractive appearance

• Magnificent sound

• Clear and yet sweet and bright tone

This is a French Basic Violin made about 1900. One of Animato Strings' largest selections of new and old instruments in Australia including Asian-handcrafted instruments, new European instruments, and a wide range of antique stringed instruments.

This French violin has a powerful sound and was made by Roger & Max Millant in Paris. It has a subtle and radiant voice, showcasing its esteemed origins. This rare violin is in excellent condition, perfect for professional musicians and soloists. Its unique character is sure to impress.

Lambert-Humbert Frères firm (fl. 1876 – 1969) was a major violin manufacturer in Mirecourt, offering a wide range of models and quality levels, established in 1876 by violin-making brothers Maurice-Emile and Pierre Alexis Auguste Laberte.

This exceptional French violin is a masterpiece crafted by the renowned luthier Jean Baptiste Colin in Mirecourt, Paris, back in 1901. The violin's exceptional characteristics contribute to the continued popularity of his violins in modern times.

Charles Jean Baptiste Collin-Mezin (1841–1923) was a Parisian luthier who established a name for himself in contemporary circles, noted for his fine craftsmanship and the brilliant tonal qualities of his instruments. This violin’s exceptional characteristics contribute to the continued popularity of his violins in modern times.

French 3/4. Beautiful sound. There is an old, repaired hairline soundpost crack at the top.

Paul Beuscher began as a luthier who opened the Paul Beuscher Music Shop in 1850 in Paris at 27-29 Boulevard Beaumarchais. The string instruments bearing the label Paul Beuscher came most likely from Mirecourt, the centre of French violin making. They were bought there and sold in Paul Beuscher Music Shop in Paris bearing Paul Beuscher’s name.

Lambert-Humbert Frères was a well-known violin manufacturer in Mirecourt from 1876 to 1969. They produced various instruments from reputable makers like Joseph Aubry and Georges Apparut. The company changed to L.F.M. in 1919 and obtained the prestigious brand “A La Ville de Cremone” in 1927. Unfortunately, the industry declined in the mid-20th century, leading to the closure of all major firms by the 1960s, including Laberte.

Amati Mangenot made this violin, but he "Italianised" his name and city, resulting in Mageno and Bordo.

Amati Mangenot (1901 – 1966), a French luthier, crafted this violin. He collaborated with the Laurent brothers and later took over Emile Laurent's workshop in Bordeaux.