Labeled, "Claude Pierray, rue des Fosses Saint Germain-des-Préz a Paris, 1725."
The lower bass rib replaced.
LOB: 36.0 cm
Claude Pierray was among the most important figures of the early eighteenth-century Parisian school and is thought to have trained within the circle of the Médard family. Working in Paris, Pierray developed a refined and elegant style that helped define the classical French tradition. His instruments were widely respected in his lifetime and contributed to the growing reputation of Paris as a center of violin making. Today, Pierray is regarded as one of the foundational makers of the French 18th century school.
Proforma Certificate: Tarisio, New York, NY (May 30 2024)- Dendrochronology report: Peter Ratcliff, London (Apr 24 2024) Dates the latest ring of the bass and treble side as 1707 and 1699, respectively. Printed report available for purchase upon request.
Ending on Mar 5 at
1:21 PM New York / 6:21 PM London / 7:21 PM Berlin
Estimate:
$18,000–25,000
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