Lot 1: Renaissance violin built by luthier Alain Meyer in 1988. Short neck, inlaid fingerboard and engraved pegs, two-part back. Significant soundhole crack. Length : 358 mm. Sold in case. Visiting hours: April 30, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Service remettant : CONSERVATOIRE NATIONAL SUPERIEUR DE MUSIQUE ET DE DANSE DE LYON ( CNSMD) Place of deposit: Conservatoire national supérieur de musique et de danse de Lyon 3 Quai Chauveau 69009 LYON Tel : 04 72 19 26 26 Contact : CNSMDL Visits and pick-ups by appointment

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