Pierre Joseph Hel, Lille, 1888
Violin: 85184
Labeled, "Exposition D' Anvers 1885, Médaille D' Or, Stradiuarius moderne, Fait par J. Hel, Luthier de Conservatoire de, No 152 1888."
Back: in two pieces of quarter cut maple with medium width flame descending from the center seam.
Top: in two pieces of spruce with medium width grain broadening slightly toward the edges.
Scroll: of wood similar to the back.
Ribs: of maple with medium-broad flame.
Varnish: of an orange-brown color.
Length of back: 35.8 cm
Upper bouts: 16.8 cm
Middle bouts: 11.1 cm
Lower bouts: 20.9 cm
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Provenance
| until 2018 | Anonymous |
| in 2018 | Sold by Tarisio |
| from 2018 | Current owner |
Certificates & Documents
Proforma Certificate: Jason Price, New York, NY (2025)- Dendrochronology report: Sondre Lie, Oslo (2025) Dates the latest ring of the bass and treble side as 1882 and 1879, respectively.
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