Bearing a facsimile label, "Pierre Pacherel Nice."
LOB: 35.5 cm
In this example, those influences are still perceptible, particularly in the richer, deeper red varnish, which recalls Pressenda’s palette, though already tempered by Pacherel’s more personal approach. The workmanship is confident and controlled, reflecting a maker who had fully assimilated his training while developing his own identity.
The violin is in excellent condition, remarkably well preserved and nearly free of cracks, contributing to its strong visual and structural appeal. Combining fine craftsmanship, attractive condition, and historical interest, it occupies a position that will appeal equally to musicians seeking a reliable partner and to collectors looking for a distinctive and rewarding example of 19th-century French making.
Proforma Certificate: Jason Price, New York, NY (Apr 22 2026)- Dendrochronology report: Sondre Lie, Oslo (Dec 10 2025) Dates the latest ring of the one-piece top as 1737.
- Certificate: Eric Blot, Cremona (Sep 24 2014)
Ending on May 7 at
4:52 PM Berlin / 3:52 PM London / 10:52 AM New York
Estimate:
€20,000–30,000
Bidding opens Apr 28, 2026 11:00 AM CEST
VAT symbols on Description:
Ω - TI - non-antique - additional 19% import VAT charged on the hammer
‡ - TI - antique - additional 19% import VAT charged on the hammer
† - Normal VAT rules - 19% VAT charged on hammer and premium
No Symbol - Margin Scheme - 19% VAT-in-lieu charged on the premium (except when exported within 3 months)
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