DHV:
139
Tourin ID:
BRUS 05
Size:
Quinton
Place Made:
Maker:
F
Paris
François
Lejeune
Date:
1757
Label Text:
Francois le Jeune rue de la Juiverie à Paris anno 1757
Body Shape:
Violin
Current Location:
B
Brussels
No. of Strings:
5
Collection:
Musée des instruments de musique
Sound Holes:
F
Catalog Number:
1397
Head:
Angel
Private Owner:
Previous Owner:
V & J Mahillon, Brussels
Measurements:
Body Length:
String Length:
32.5
Rib Depth:
3.2
Upper Width:
Middle Width:
Bottom Width:
Information
Source:
PT visits 6/77 & 9/78
Literature:
Herzog 2003, QT-74; Mahillon 1900,3:40
Photographs:
On museum’s website (FB+S)
Recordings:
Auctions:
Comments:
Arched back, overhanging edges. Mahillon 1900: “...la forme de la caisse sonore affecte tout a fait celle du violon.” Tourin: end button. 3 pegs treble, 2 bass side. Stolen inJanuary 1997, per museum.