Chipot Magnie Violin, Mirecourt, c.1900
A French Chipot violin made in Mirecourt, c.1900. It was made when Fourier Magnie was the owner of this workshop. This violin’s LOB is 359mm.
The Chipot name of making started with J.B. Chipot, and continued through his son, Paul. After Paul Chipot’s death, the name and rights to this line of instrument making were bought and eventually owned by the Laberte firm in Mirecourt. Fourier Magnie also partnered with the Laberte firm in 1915, however the violin seems to be made before this.
The violin is of extremely high quality in both the use of tonewood and the woodworking, I love the back! It has been set up to professional standards, and is suitable for professional players. This includes new fitted ebony pegs, bridge & post cutting, and the fingerboard & nut have been resurfaced to allow comfortable playing
The violin has a strong and warm/dark tone, the kind that comes freely and you can dig into it when you want. This is paired with a great response across the strings.
The overall presentation/condition is great – there is a minor crack repair to the lower treble rib, but the rest of the instrument is very well preserved.
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Price: £5000
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