Gaspard Duiffopruggar style violin attributed to the JTL (Jerome Thibouville-Lamy) shop circa late 1800s. Labeled with 2 labels – Jiovan Paolo Magini Brescia 1715 and H. Derazy. Excellent + condition with no crack or repairs. It is a copy of the above maker, made in Mirecourt, France.
The back features an inlaid (marquetry) town scene said to be Bologna, Italy. Incised into ribs in large block letters, painted black: upper bass rib: VIVA FVI; lower bass rib: IVI SYLVIS DEO; lower treble rib: VI MORT VA; upper treble rib: DUL CE ?. Rib inscription an abridgement of the Latin verse, "Viva fui in Sylvis; sum dura occisa securi; Dum vixi, tacui, mortua dulce cano," which translates "I was living in the forest; the cruel ax did slay me. Living, I was mute, Dead, I sweetly sing." Oak leaf inlays on the corners.
These violins are rare and even rarer to find one in this condition. Will be shipped in a suitable hard case for protection. Interested parties are welcome to personally view and play this instrument in Southwest Missouri. See link for video sound clip.
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