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    Leon Bernadel Violin with Signature

    Leon Bernadel Violin with Signature

    $15,000.00
    Léon Bernardel (1853–1931) learned violin making under his father, Ernest Auguste Bernardel, and later worked with Derazey before joining the family’s shop, Gand et Bernardel Frères. In 1899, he established his firm, collaborating with his son, Léon (II). Bernardel’s violins are highly celebrated for their rich, warm tone and exceptional projection, a result of his innovative craftsmanship and attention to detail. His instruments remain sought after by musicians and collectors, and his work continues to inspire luthiers to this day.
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    Leon Bernadel Violin with Signature

    Léon Bernardel (1853–1931) was born in Paris, France. Bernardel studied violin making under his father, Ernest Auguste Bernardel. Early in his career, he worked with Derazey. He later joined his family’s renowned shop, Gand et Bernardel Frères. In 1899, Léon Bernardel established his firm and collaborated with his son, Léon (II). Bernardel’s violins are celebrated for their warm, rich tonal palette and outstanding projection. His innovative approach to violin construction addressed the instrument’s unique acoustic challenges. As a result, his violins are powerful and expressive, making them popular among both soloists and orchestral players.
    Bernardel’s meticulous attention spanned from selecting premium tonewoods to refining the graceful contours and lustrous varnish of each instrument. Throughout his career, he crafted violins treasured by musicians and collectors for their artistry and exceptional playability. Léon Bernardel’s lasting influence continues to energise performers and inspire successive generations of luthiers, who aspire to emulate the craftsmanship and technical mastery exemplified in his legacy.

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    Leon Bernardel is a French violin maker born in Paris in 1853. He came from a lineage of violin makers tracing back to Nicolas Lupot and his father, Ernest August Bernardel. Bernardel went under training with Justin Derazey in Mirecourt. After joining the Bernardel brothers and the firm Gand, Leon opened his own workshop in 1899. In 1900, Leon began producing his own works, signing them. Leon died in 1931.
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