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A fine French violin by Georges Cunault.
A beautiful master violion made by Geroges Cunault - 1911.
Georges Cunault is one of the finest French violin makers of his period : he worked for Sebastien Vuillaume and Miremont in Paris.
This is one of the finest Cunault's we have seen, the violin has its original label and stamp inside - and comes with a reliable J.J. Rampal certificate..
Very fine quality. Stradivari model with beautiful shaded red-brown oil varnish.
This violin is made of good materials - a superbe one-piece back , very nice figured maple,
flamed ribs and a beautiful scroll.
Cunault violins are well known for theitr superbe tonal qualities, this violin produces a big well-balanced tone,
suited for the professional violin player; and it comes with a new set of strings and a new chinrest and French bridge, tailpiece with 4 adjusters.
Size back: ca. 358 mm - 4/4
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More info :
The famous dictionary of violin makers, The Universal Dictionary of Violin & Bow Makers - William Henley writes :
"At the concours International de Lutherie ancienne at Paris, in 1910:
"These instruments were arraigned against a Stradivarius, Guarnerius, and Guadagnini,and carried off first honours for sonorous tonam quality
The Universal Dictionary of Violin & Bow Makers - William Henley :
"At the concours International de Lutherie ancienne at Paris, in 1910:
"These instruments were arraigned against a Stradivarius, Guarnerius, and Guadagnini,and carried off first honours for sonorous tonam quality
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Biography of Georges Cunault - John Dilworth
CUNAULT, Georges Born 1856 Paris, died 1941 Villemomble France. Worked for Sebastien Vuillaume and Miremont 1874-1882. 'Mention honorable' at Paris Exhibition 1878. Own workshop established 1880 but occupied several addresses: 53 Faubourg Poissonière, 1882, 29 rue des Martyrs 1884, 6 rue Clauzet 1889, 31 rue Navarin 1893, and finally 19 rue Navarin. Relocated to Villemomble 1915. Violins often of large size but very fine quality. Stradivari model with shaded red-brown varnish. G. C. Georges Cunault / Luthier / Rue Clauzel 6. Paris / An 1893. G. C. Georges Cunault / Luthier / 21 Rue de Navarin. Paris - An 1908.
Biography of Georges Cunault - Cecie Stainer
b. 1856, Paris ; was apprenticed there, and worked with Miremont, 1874-82; obtaining, at the Paris Exhibition, 1878, a " Mention honorable" as collaborateur. 1882, started his own workshop, first at 53, Faubourg Poissonniere, then at 6, rue Clauzel. He is a clever maker and his instruments show experience and careful work.
