Pierre Joseph Hel, Lille, 1878
Viola: 76580
Labeled, "Fait par Hel, luthier du conservatoire de Masique, 23 Rue de la Gare, Lille, 1878, N 11."
Branded to the inside back, "J. Hel." Inscribed to the inside back, "Fecit par Hel luthier, 23 Rue de la Gare a Lille 1878.. no 11." Rosewood pegs.
Back: in two pieces of quarter cut maple with narrow-width flame descending from the centre joint towards the edges.
Top: in two pieces of spruce with medium-width grain broadening towards the edges.
Scroll: of similar wood to the back.
Ribs: of similar wood to the back.
Varnish: of a golden reddish-brown colour.
Length of back: 40.6 cm
Upper bouts: 19.6 cm
Middle bouts: 13.1 cm
Lower bouts: 24.2 cm
Provenance
| in 2016 | Anonymous |
| until 2018 | Anonymous |
| in 2018 | Sold by Tarisio |
| from 2018 | Current owner |