Labelled Gabriel Didion - - Violin - France - 1920

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4/4 violin branded Gabriel Didion from Mirecourt, France, manufactured in 1920, in excellent physical condition and fully functional, with a chin rest, weighing 430 g and ready to play.

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Description from the seller

This 4/4 violin bears the signature of Gabriel Didion, Mirecourt workshop/brand, historic capital of French luthiery.

Condition & Lutherie Work:

Structure: The instrument is sound and in good structural condition. It has benefited from a back reinforcement (lining/back plate) made to professional standards by a luthier, ensuring perfect stability for the instrument.

Setup: Completely serviced and ready to play. Equipped with a set of new strings.

Playability & Tone: The violin has been tested by a professional violinist to verify playability. He/She confirmed that the instrument offers a healthy tone and very good projection (carrying sound).

Highlights:
- Traditional Mirecourt French luthiery craftsmanship.
- Ready to use, no restoration costs to be expected.

Important note on sound:

Sound perception is purely subjective and depends on the musician, the bow, and personal preferences; the instrument is sold as is, based on its structural and aesthetic condition as described and photographed.


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 their maker, origin and age compared with instruments described only as 'labelled' (violins) or 'stamped' (bows), for which we offer no warranty.

This 4/4 violin bears the signature of Gabriel Didion, Mirecourt workshop/brand, historic capital of French luthiery.

Condition & Lutherie Work:

Structure: The instrument is sound and in good structural condition. It has benefited from a back reinforcement (lining/back plate) made to professional standards by a luthier, ensuring perfect stability for the instrument.

Setup: Completely serviced and ready to play. Equipped with a set of new strings.

Playability & Tone: The violin has been tested by a professional violinist to verify playability. He/She confirmed that the instrument offers a healthy tone and very good projection (carrying sound).

Highlights:
- Traditional Mirecourt French luthiery craftsmanship.
- Ready to use, no restoration costs to be expected.

Important note on sound:

Sound perception is purely subjective and depends on the musician, the bow, and personal preferences; the instrument is sold as is, based on its structural and aesthetic condition as described and photographed.


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 their maker, origin and age compared with instruments described only as 'labelled' (violins) or 'stamped' (bows), for which we offer no warranty.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Brand
Labelled Gabriel Didion
Country of origin
France
Year of manufacture
1920
Physical condition
Excellent
Number of objects
1
Includes
Chin rest
Weight
430 g
Functional condition
Tested and working/playable
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