Violins: 1877 Justin Derazey
Justin Derazey Mirecourt, France
$14,000
Lob 354mm. He was born in 1839 and died in 1890 in Mirecourt France. Son and pupil of Honoré Derazey. Succeeded to the business of Joseph Nicolas fils 1884, after which his instruments also bear the brand of Joseph Nicolas. His quality may be less than that of his father, with a thinner varnish and less consistent finish, but he was almost as prolific. Similar Stradivari-modelled work, using first class materials. Branded internally: ‘JD’. Printed label: Justin Derazey, Luthier / élève de Honoré Derazey / fait à Mirecourt, 1862. Justs Derazey, Luthier / à Mirecourt. Vosges.18.. J. Derazey.







