Instrument Type: Violin
Item #: 000-935
Year: 1950
Price: Upon Request
Maker: Jenny Bailly
Description: Violin maker (1874 – c. 1960) Jenny Bailly is one of the first recorded female violin makers. She was already assisting her father, Paul Bailly, by the age of 12 and worked with him until his death in 1907, when she took over his workshop at 197 rue de Grenelle, Paris. She moved the workshop to 12 rue Davis, then left Paris for Méru (Oise) in around 1935. She died after 1955.
A remarkable violin by Jenny Bailly which is signed and inscribed in the interior: fait pour Paulette Alexandre.
Gorgeous one-piece maple back. This violin is very powerful and bright. Violin No. 415. Back Length: 35.4 cm.
Terms: This violin is available for examination and trial and has been meticulously set up to our exacting specifications before addition to our catalog. If you wish to inquire further about this violin, please contact us using the green button at the top of this listing or call 1-818-762-1374 during business hours.
