Violin by Honore Derazey School, Mirecourt Circa 1870, Cert

This violin was created by those who followed Honoré Derazey's work and were closely associate with him. It is based off a Giovanni Maggini model from 1655.

Jean-Joseph Honoré Derazey (1794-1883) was a notable figure in the French violin making world due to his ever evolving style, fine workmanship, and enormus output. His early years were inspired bu Stradivari model, yet it is clear that Derazey strove for individuality in his works. By 1844, Derazey has begun to produce over 600 instruments a year with a later favored Strad-Vuillaume model and experienced broad popularity in England. His style is most noted to have an artistic combination of sound holes with waist-curve - an original quite distinct from the overall Mirecourt school. Derazey's son, Justin, succeed his workshop in 1879.


Maker: Honoré Derazey School

Region: Mirecourt, France

Year: 1870

Specifications
    Body Length: 363mm

    Upper Bout: 168mm

    Middle Bout: 115mm

    Lower Bout: 209mm

Certification: Mathias Renner

SKU: P1112-AM-C

Level: Professional