A fine master violin made by Lucien Schmitt - in Grenoble - France.

About Lucien Schmitt :
He was born in 1892 Geneva Switzerland, d. after 1949 Maylan France. Studied the violin at Geneva conservatoire.
Trained for two years as a luthier in Mirecourt with Mougenot. Studied bow making with Bazin.
Worked for Vidoudez in Geneva, Lorange in Lyons, Madame Bovis in Nice, and Caressa and Français in Paris.

Very lovely French violin in a very good condition.- with original L.Schmitt label and signature.
The violin has a very nice one-piece back, and the selection of woods is very fine as you can see !

The violin comes with a reliable certificate (from Paris - included) - so you can buy with confidence.

This great violin is in a very fine condition and it comes with a new set of strings.- no cracks.
The violin produces a warm and strong open tone with a lot of personallity and a strong projection.
LOB: ca 358 mm (4/4).

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