Violin by Amédée Dieudonné Mirecourt 1943
This violin is a well-balanced, verstile instrument with overall brightness. Its sound is strong and projects with fullness and depth. Its rounded, colorful sound is perfect for the aspiring artist to shape as they see fit.Robust and rich lower register. Based on a Stradivari model with French style violin making influence.
Amédée Dieudonné (1890 - 1960) was a skilled and proflic violin-maker of the 20th century. Learned violin making with Gustave Bazin, son of bowmaker Charles Nicolas. He worked for the Darch firm in Brussels before settling in his hometown of Mirecourt around 1920. Over the next 40 years he was extremely productive, building violins for himself and for numerous firms, including Rudolph Wurlitzer, Moennig, Blanchard, Laberte, Mangenot, and Millant. Some of these bear Dieudonné's label, which he often signed, while others simply bear workshop labels. His work shows good craftsmanship and is largely on classical Cremonese models.
Maker: Amédée Dieudonné
Region: Mirecourt, France
Year: 1943
Specifications
Body Length: 358mm
Upper Bout: 166mm
Middle Bout: 113.5mm
Lower Bout: 208mm
Certification: LAVS
SKU: P1123-BL-C
Level: Professional
Amédée Dieudonné (1890 - 1960) was a skilled and proflic violin-maker of the 20th century. Learned violin making with Gustave Bazin, son of bowmaker Charles Nicolas. He worked for the Darch firm in Brussels before settling in his hometown of Mirecourt around 1920. Over the next 40 years he was extremely productive, building violins for himself and for numerous firms, including Rudolph Wurlitzer, Moennig, Blanchard, Laberte, Mangenot, and Millant. Some of these bear Dieudonné's label, which he often signed, while others simply bear workshop labels. His work shows good craftsmanship and is largely on classical Cremonese models.
Maker: Amédée Dieudonné
Region: Mirecourt, France
Year: 1943
Specifications
Body Length: 358mm
Upper Bout: 166mm
Middle Bout: 113.5mm
Lower Bout: 208mm
Certification: LAVS
SKU: P1123-BL-C
Level: Professional