C1890 Charles Resuche Violin – from a French Estate
This Charles Resuche violin is in excellent condition with the original label. No repairs, original pegs. Fresh set up with new sound post, bridge, tailpiece and chin rest, new Evah Pirazzi strings. Strong and resonate – a delight to play!
Body: 355mm full size
Retail $20,000 SOLD
Henley: Born at Mirecourt, 1858. Pupil of Didion, and worked with Gand and Bernardel at Paris. Established a workshop at Lyons with Justin Diter as partner, 1890. Settled at Bordeaux, 1897. Retired 1913. Expert copiest of the Stradivarian, Guarnerian and Amatese. Designs comprising the two essential properties, grandeur and grace, the whole representing all the constructional fitness to captivate players and connoisseurs. Fine quality red varnish.
