French 4/4 Violin – Workshop of Charles Brugère, Mirecourt/Paris, 1923 With certificate of authenticity and bow A fine French 4/4 violin, made in 1923 in the workshop of Charles Brugère. It comes with Authentication and Provenance Notice no. 01618, issued on 24 February 2025 by Thomas and François Clement (France Archets SARL, Carcassonne). The certificate states that the instrument is authentic and original in all its major parts. The maker: Charles Brugère (1865–1930) trained under Étienne Drouin and was a respected maker. He worked between Paris and Mirecourt, the heart of French violin making. His Paris workshop was at 11 Faubourg Poissonnière, and part of his production was carried out in Mirecourt. Description Two-piece back of heavily flamed maple, with broad, even figure; ribs, neck and scroll of matching maple Two-piece top of dense, evenly grained spruce Oil-based varnish of a fiery honey colour over a golden ground, with good transparency and depth Neat purfling and well-defined corners Length of back: 35.7 cm Inside: original printed label "Charles Brugère – Paris" with serial number, plus a brand stamp Condition The certificate describes the instrument as being in very good condition. It shows normal signs of use for its age, including varnish wear on the edges and playing areas and minor surface marks. This wear is consistent with its age and history. There is also a Conrad Goetz chinrest.