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    Violin from Leon Bernadel Workshop (F031)

    Violin from Leon Bernadel Workshop (F031)

    $9,900.00
    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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    Violin from Leon Bernadel Workshop (F031)

    Léon Bernardel was a renowned French violin maker born in Paris in 1853. He hailed from a distinguished lineage of luthiers, with his ancestry tracing back to the legendary Nicolas Lupot, often referred to as the “Stradivari of France.” His father, Ernest Auguste Bernardel, was also a highly respected violin maker, ensuring that Léon was immersed in the craft from an early age. Bernardel honed his skills under the tutelage of Justin Derazey in Mirecourt, a town celebrated for its tradition of violin making. This rigorous training not only refined his technical abilities but also exposed him to a wide range of stylistic influences that would later inform his own work.
    After his formative years, Léon Bernardel joined the family firm, Bernardel Frères, and worked alongside the Gand family, another prominent name in French lutherie. These collaborations allowed him to further expand his expertise and reputation within the industry. In 1899, driven by a desire for creative independence, Bernardel established his own workshop. The following year, he began producing instruments that bore his personal signature, marking a new chapter in his career. His violins, violas, and cellos quickly gained recognition for their exquisite craftsmanship, tonal quality, and adherence to the French school of violin making. Léon Bernardel continued to contribute to the art of lutherie until his death in 1931, leaving behind a legacy that remains highly esteemed among musicians and collectors today.

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