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A fine French violin made in 1939 by Georges Apparut - $12,000 Canadian (reduced from $13,500)



     Georges Apparut was for many years an award winning and much sought after luthier, in the earlier decades of the 20th century. His workshop employed a number of France's finest luthiers, many going on to become stars in their own right. Apparut's violins were prized by French soloists for their warmth of tone and easy, but not strident projection. This violin is in very fine condition. Part of his 'Special Extra' series, it represents the finest work from this luthier. There have been two small cracks in the lower belly, both repaired some decades ago in traditional fashion. The varnish is largely intact, showing the craquelure common to the better French varnishes and only moderate wear. This violin has been recently cleaned and set up, needing nothing further to be ready for performance.