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A fine violin made by Justin Derazey - Nicolas Ainé model - 1871
A beautiful French violin made by Justin Derazey atelier in a very beautiful Nicolas Ainé model (1871 made),
The violin is original labelled, and signed by Justin Derazey; this model is (quite hard to find !).
Comes with a certificate Vatelot Rampal.
A beautiful violin , finished with a very nice dark reddish/brown transparent varnish. (original).
This outstanding violin has a beautiful appearance - but above all, a big resonant mature sound,
suited for the advanced or professional violin player.
A beautiful one-piece back, made from the finest striped maple.
ready to play.
Size back: ca. 360 mm - 4/4
Biography of Justin Derazey - John Dilworth
DERAZEY, Justin Amédée Born 1839, died 1890 Mirecourt France. Son and pupil of Honoré Derazey, above. Succeeded to the business of Nicolas fils 1884, after which his instruments also bear the brand of J. Nicolas. His work is generally inferior in quality to that of his father, with a thinner varnish and less consistent finish, but he was almost as prolific. Similar Stradivari-modelled work, using first class materials. His label continued in use, attached to commercial instruments made by Laberte in Mirecourt. Branded internally: ‘JD’. Printed label: Justin Derazey, Luthier / élève de Honoré Derazey / fait à Mirecourt, 1862. Justs Derazey, Luthier / à Mirecourt. Vosges.18.. J. Derazey.
