DHV:
1023
Tourin ID:
Size:
Quinton
Label Text:
Place Made:
F, Paris
Maker:
Louis
Guersan
Date:
1754
Ludovicus / Guersan / prope / Comoediam / Gallican / Lutetiae / Anno / 1754 [printed except 54]
Body Shape:
Violin
Current Location:
F, Paris
No. of Strings:
5
Collection:
Private collection
Sound Holes:
F
Catalog Number:
Head:
Female
Private Owner:
true
Previous Owner:
Measurements:
Body Length:
34.5
String Length:
31.9
Rib Depth:
5.3
Upper Width:
16.2
Middle Width:
11.3
Bottom Width:
20.6
Information Source:
TGM visit 10/92
Literature:
Vichy auction 6/5/03, lot 25 (viewed on line: www.interencheres.com); Herzog 2003, QT-54
Photographs:
Vichy Enchères 6/5/03, lot 25 (F+B, head side, bass F-hole); [by TGM: front 7/8, head side]
Recordings:
Auctions:
Comments:
TGM visit: Head is oddly mounted. Arched back, pointed corners. Currently unfretted, but neck shows signs of previous use at various string lengths. 3 pegs treble, 2 bass side. Vichy Enchères: Traces of restored worm damage on the back; “quinton”.