Jehanne H. Blaise Violin Mirecourt c. 1925 (F41)
Jehanne H. Blaise Violin, made in Mirecourt about 1925:
- Good choice of tonewoods
- Orange-red coloured varnish
- Two-piece flamed maple back
- Produces warm, dark, clear, and mature voice
- Good resonance
The 1927 Collin-Mezin violin is a masterpiece crafted in the renowned Collin-Mezin Workshop, established in the 19th century by Charles Jean Baptiste Collin-Mezin in Paris. After passing in 1923, his son, Charles Collin-Mezin Jr., took over the workshop. In 1925, the workshop moved to Mirecourt, France. Known for producing vibrant instruments with outstanding sound flexibility, the workshop's tradition continues with the 1927 Collin-Mezin violin.
The 1927 Collin-Mezin violin is a masterpiece crafted in the renowned Collin-Mezin Workshop, carrying the rich heritage of its origin. The workshop was established in Paris in the 19th century by Charles Jean Baptiste Collin-Mezin, showcasing his exceptional craftsmanship. Following his passing in 1923, the workshop was taken over by his son and business partner, Charles Collin-Mezin Jr. In 1925, the workshop moved to Mirecourt, France. After Charles Collin-Mezin Jr. died in 1934, the workshop was passed down to his son, Charles J.B. Collin-Mezin III, ensuring the family's violin-making tradition continued. The workshop was highly regarded for producing vibrant instruments with outstanding sound flexibility, a quality that the 1927 Collin-Mezin violin exemplifies.
This is a Breton Mirecourt Violin made around 1900. Stamped internally Breton, Brevete, De S.A.R.M.e. Francois Breton was a French violin maker in Mirecourt, France who was Duchesse d’Angouleme’s personal luthier.
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