156 - Violin,

Violin, of early 20th century French manufacture, by the "J.T.L" workshop, bearing a "Copy of Antonius Stradiuarius" label, spruce top with regular rings, two-part maple back with irregular descending medium waves on either side of the joint, ribs of the same wood matching the back, red varnish with orange gradations, 359mm. With a study bow in massaranduba wood mounted in ebony and nickel silver, in good condition in an antique wooden case. Expert : Mr. Alain Herou