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Caressa & Français Violin – Paris 1913

358mm length of back – Contact us to set up an in home trial 415-453-1517

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A gorgeous French violin with a one piece back from the Paris firm of Caressa & Français made in 1913.

Felix Albert Caressa (1866-1939) and Henri Français (1861-?) met when they were both employed by the Gand & Bernardel workshop in Paris. Français was born into a family steeped in both of Mirecourt’s legendary exports: violins and lace. He apprenticed under Darte before moving to Paris to work for Gand & Bernardel in 1880, and he was made foreman after the death of Charles Eugène Gand in 1892. As a young luthier, Français’ work gained attention with gold medals at the 1897 Brussels Exhibition and the 1900 Paris Exhibition. Read more…

  • Year Made – 1913 Paris
  • Labeled – Caressa & Français 
  • Length of Back – 358mm 
  • Condition – Excellent

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Caressa & Français Violin – Paris 1913

358mm length of back – Contact us to set up an in home trial 415-453-1517

SOLD

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