Nestor Audinot, Paris 1889

Nestor Dominique Audinot (b.1842, d.1920) took over the Paris shop of his colleague, Sebastian Vuillaume, in 1875. Audinot’s violins are known for their exceptionally beautiful materials and varnish. This example is one of the most attractive we have ever seen with an outstanding back of tri-color flame and lustrous varnish. Audinot found great success after taking over the Vuillaume shops after both Sebastien and Jean-Baptisite Vuillaume died in 1875. Later Vuillaume-shop instruments are thought to have been made in part or in whole by Audinot. Examples such as this are sought out by top-level conservatory students, professionals and collectors alike.

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