Instrument Type: Violin
Circa: 1900s
Asking Price: SOLD
Maker: French, after Vuillaume
The Violin
This French violin from the 1900s follows a Vuillaume model, so it counts as a French Vuillaume copy. Its tone is beautiful, big and full. The back measures 35.5 cm.
A big, full tone gives the player room to work. So this violin can project in a hall and still sound warm up close. Also, its standard back length keeps it comfortable for most adult players.
Copies after Vuillaume form a familiar part of French violin making. As a result, a French copy of a Vuillaume violin connects the player to a major Paris tradition. It also offers that heritage at a more accessible level.
For a player, this French copy after Vuillaume makes a fine violin for someone who wants a generous sound. It works for a student stepping up or an amateur seeking more power. In addition, the French pattern gives it an attractive classic look. That is why a French violin after Vuillaume makes a sensible choice for a bigger voice.
The Model
Jean Baptiste Vuillaume worked in Paris in the 19th century. He became one of the most famous makers and dealers of his era. His shop handled many fine instruments.
Vuillaume also gained fame for his copies of Stradivari and Guarneri del Gesu. Those copies showed how closely a skilled maker could follow the great Cremonese patterns. Today, players and collectors still admire them for their accuracy and craft.
Later French workshops followed his models. That is why French makers often produced violins after Vuillaume. A French Vuillaume copy violin like this one belongs to that broad tradition.
Terms of Sale
This violin has sold, so it is no longer available for purchase. Benning Violins invites you to browse our current catalog of fine instruments. You can also contact us directly to ask about similar pieces.