Labelled Franciscus Schmidt 4/4 - - Violin - Unknown
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Brand Franciscus Schmidt, model 4/4 (labelled), in tested and working playable condition.
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Description from the seller
Offered for sale is a fine old full-size (4/4) master violin, labeled:
“Franciscus Schmidt fecit in Viennae Anno 1837?”
The instrument is in ready-to-play condition, fitted with a quality rosewood setup, a newly made master bridge, and new strings. The top shows some professionally repaired cracks.
This violin delivers a powerful, sweet, and richly colored tone — clear and focused, with excellent responsiveness and evenness across all registers. It offers a wide tonal palette, making it suitable for expressive playing.
The back is made from a single piece of beautifully softly flamed maple, well matched with the sides and scroll. The top is crafted from high-quality, straight, fine-grained spruce. The purfling is carefully and precisely inlaid on both front and back, reflecting fine workmanship. The instrument retains its original golden-brown varnish over a lighter ground.
Measurements: total length 59.5 cm, back length 35.8 cm. Upper bouts 16.2 cm, middle bouts 11 cm, lower bouts 20.4 cm.
Please feel free to ask any questions — I will respond promptly and courteously.
Worldwide insured shipping available.
Violins and bows described as 'certified' or 'attributed' include images of their certificates and are therefore considered to have a higher degree of documented certainty regarding maker, origin, and age than instruments described only as 'labelled' (violins) or 'stamped' (bows), for which we provide no guarantee of any kind
Offered for sale is a fine old full-size (4/4) master violin, labeled:
“Franciscus Schmidt fecit in Viennae Anno 1837?”
The instrument is in ready-to-play condition, fitted with a quality rosewood setup, a newly made master bridge, and new strings. The top shows some professionally repaired cracks.
This violin delivers a powerful, sweet, and richly colored tone — clear and focused, with excellent responsiveness and evenness across all registers. It offers a wide tonal palette, making it suitable for expressive playing.
The back is made from a single piece of beautifully softly flamed maple, well matched with the sides and scroll. The top is crafted from high-quality, straight, fine-grained spruce. The purfling is carefully and precisely inlaid on both front and back, reflecting fine workmanship. The instrument retains its original golden-brown varnish over a lighter ground.
Measurements: total length 59.5 cm, back length 35.8 cm. Upper bouts 16.2 cm, middle bouts 11 cm, lower bouts 20.4 cm.
Please feel free to ask any questions — I will respond promptly and courteously.
Worldwide insured shipping available.
Violins and bows described as 'certified' or 'attributed' include images of their certificates and are therefore considered to have a higher degree of documented certainty regarding maker, origin, and age than instruments described only as 'labelled' (violins) or 'stamped' (bows), for which we provide no guarantee of any kind
Details
Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
No
Multiple models
No
Model
Labelled Franciscus Schmidt 4/4
Country of origin
Unknown
Physical condition
Very good
Number of objects
1
Includes
Chin rest, Strings
Weight
0.5 kg
Material
Maple, Wood
Functional condition
Tested and working/playable
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