Lot 74 , A violin, probably by F.W. Chanot, London 1900, after G. Guarneri

A violin, probably by F.W. Chanot, London 1900, after G. Guarneri the two piece back 14in. long, with label to interior inscribed "Copy of Giuseppa Guarneri for Some Time in the possession of my father F.W. Chanot 1900", with a bow and black case with label for Edward Withers
Estimate £300-500

The luthier Frederic-William Chanot (1857-1911) continued the work of his father Georges Chanot who had premises in London from 1851 gaining a strong reputation for fine copies of Cremonese instruments by Stradivari and Guarneri.

Some light surface scuffing and scratching to the case but overall in good honest condition. Wear commensurate with use to the back of the neck. No sign of any cracks or breaks.

Corpus - 14.5ins


Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Gorringes Conditions of Sale.

Sold for £1,700