Caressa & Français Violin – Paris 1912
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A beautiful French Violin from Caressa & Français made in Paris 1912.
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 – Paris 1912
- Labeled – Caressa & Français
- Length of Back – 358mm
- Condition – Excellent
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Caressa & Français Violin – Paris 1912
$35,000
Pay Over Time
SOLD