RARE OLD ANTIQUE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH VIOLA
A rare late <strong>19thstrong> <strong>centurystrong> french viola, JTL workshops circa , proposed for restoration. Today for restoration we propose this rare late <strong>19thstrong> <strong>centurystrong> french viola made in the JTL (JÊrôme Thibouville-Lamy) workshops circa . The top is made of two pieces of spruce, and shows regular grain lines widening to the edges. The back is made of a single part of maple. The ribs, neck and head are of the same wood. The varnish is of a beautiful red-brown colour, almost ruby. There is a repair on top under the left f hole, a few worm holes have been filled, and some unglued ribs, nothing serious. The viola bears on the inside back the "Celebre Vosgien" label, which was one of the first levels of JTL at the time. These early ones are always well made, the f holes have been carefully carved as well as the head.   A rare piece for a restorer! Body lenght: 400 mm. Insured shipping to US $90, and to EU $50. Happy bidding!