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A fine French violin made by Léon Mougenot atelier 1930.
Beautifull old 4/4 certified French violin made by Léon Mougenot in France. - made in 1930.
Léon Mougenot was one of the most influential violin makers in France.
Violin with original Mougenot label - This is a well build violin, in good condition.
Beautiful original brownish/redish varnish.
This Léon Mougenot violin comes with a reliable Rampal certificate.
This violin has a full powerfull sound with personality !
Comes with new strings, chinrest and tailpiece.
Best internet Price !
Length back: 358 (4/4).
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Léon Victor Mougenot started his apprenticeship with E.LAURENT and then joined Georges MOUGENOT,
a cousin of his father's, in Brussels from 1887 to 1894
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Biography of Leon Mougenot - John Dilworth
Léon Victor Born 1874, died 1954. Son of Joseph Mougenot, above. Worked for E. Laurent and later for Georges Mougenot, above, in Brussels 1887-1894. Subsequently employed by Blanchard in Lyon 1894-1896 and W. E. Hill & Sons in London 1896-1898. Established independently in Mirecourt 1899, where he took a large number of pupils. Gold medal awarded in Nancy 1909. Very fine workmanship. Copies of all classical forms, with varnish of appropriate shades. Branded internally with monogram. Léon Mougenot Gauché / ex-ouvrier des 1er Maisons de / Bruxelles, Lyon, Paris, Londres Léon Mougenot / No.. Mirecourt année 19.