This viola was made by Chardon Pere & Fils in Paris circa 1900.
This violin was made by Sebastian Vuillaume – nephew to the legendary Jean Baptiste Vuillaume – in Paris, 1870. It is accompanied by a certificate from Kenneth Warren & Sons.
This violin is made by Chardon Père & Fils in Paris, 1906. It is accompanied by a Depierre certificate.
This violin is labeled Léon Mougenot-Gauche, Paris 1925.
Leon Mougenot was born in 1874 and established himself in Mirecourt after working for Blanchard, Jombar, and Hill and Sons, among many other prominent makers. He frequently collaborated with other prominent luthiers of his time. His instruments are known for their superior workmanship and varnish. The orange amber varnish of this violin is complemented with a warm and smooth tone. Available for trial via shipping or in our showroom.
This cello is labeled Ch. J.B. Collin-Mézin, Paris 1900.
Charles Jean-Baptiste Collin Mézin père is one of the most noted French luthiers of the 19th century. He was born in Mirecourt in 1841, son of violin maker C.L. Collin, and followed in his father’s footsteps and training with a very successful career in Paris. During his most productive three decades, he won numerous gold and silver medals at the Paris Exhibitions and his instruments were played by many leading soloists of the day. He was a purist in wood treatment, rejecting chemicals and artificial processes that other makers employed in the construction of an instrument. This cello is available for trial via shipment or viewing in our showroom.
This viola is labeled Yann Porret, Paris 2002 and its body length measures 16 ¼”.
Yann Porret studied violin making at the Cremona International School of Violin Making. He is the successor of Roger Lanne and now runs the workshop, often collaborating with Viaduct Violins. This viola is available for trial via shipment or viewing in our showroom.
This viola is labeled Claude Pirot, Paris c. 1800 and its body length measures 15 5/8″.
Claude Pirot worked in Paris from 1792 to 1835. His instruments generally follow the Stradivarian model and are often compared to the more famous violins of the time. This viola is available for trial via shipment or viewing in our showroom.
This violin is labeled Emilio Kusi Crabbé, Paris 2016.
Emilio Crabbé discovered his passion for violin making at the age of 14 when visiting the workshop of Thomas Bertrand in Brussels. He continued his learning and graduated with distinction from the Newark School of Violin Making in England. While working as an assistant to Stephen von Baehr in Paris, he concentrated on copying the great Cremonese instruments. Among his accolades is a certificate of merit from the Violin Society of America for a violin on which he and Stephen collaborated. In 2019, Emilio set out on his own and now shares a workshop in Taiwan with his wife, Chiling Chen, who is also a violin maker. We are glad to offer this fine violin for trial via shipping or in our showroom.
