Description

Nestor Audinot, Paris, late 19th Century. The best-known luthier of the Audinot family of violin makers, and among the greatest French makers of the 19th century, Nestor Dominique Audinot was born in 1842 in Mirecourt, France. He studied with his father Léopold Audinot before moving to Paris in 1863 to work with Sébastian Vuillaume, the nephew of Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume. In 1868, Audinot opened his own workshop, where he established himself as a prolific maker of classic Cremonese models, particularly those of Guarneri del Gesù. This unique style is rounded off by the antique character of the dark reddish-brown finish, which has developed an attractive patina. The attractive one piece back adds an individual touch. Our violin makers have completely refurbished this crack-free French violin and made it ready to play. This antique French violin now reveals its beautiful, dark, radiant tone, which is resonant, powerful, and well-balanced.