Caressa and Francais violin
This Caressa and Francais violin was made in 1912. The wood selection is stunning and the craftsmanship is superb. No repairs, minor wear consistent with age. A superb violin. Fresh set up with new Evah Pirazzi strings.
Length of back: 359 mm, full size
Retail $18,000 $12,000
Henley: Successors to the business of Gustave Bernardel, 1901. Felix Albert Caressa, born at Nice, 1866. Pupil of Gand and Bernardel. Decorated Chevalier de la Legion d’Honneur, 1910. Officer of the Academy, 1922. Died 1930. Violins modelled aftrer the Lupot Style, many bearing the label of Gustave Bernardel. Henri Francais born at Mirecourt, 1861. Pupil of Darte, Gand and Bernardel. Officer of public instruction, 1911. Producers of all classes of stringed instruments which do justice to their predecessors – Lupot, Gand and Bernardel. Makers to the Concervatoire, Opera orchestras, etc. Medals gained at St Louis expedition, Liege 1905, etc. Members of the Jury at the Milan exhibition 1906, London 1908, Brussels 1910, and Turin 1911. Experts at the Civil Tribunal of the Seine.
