Description:
French Experimental Violin, Joseph Nicolas, Mirecourt, 1851, branded internally A LA VILLE. DE CREMONNE./J. NICOLAS FILS., inscribed internally, length of back 360 mm.
Estimate $800-1,200
Numerous repaired top cracks including long saddle/bass bar crack. Rib cracks. Repairs to button area. Grafted volute.
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