Viole d'amour with sculpted neck featuring a veiled... Lot 47

Viole d'amour with sculpted neck featuring a veiled female figure. Finished under the direction of G. Bernardel, 4 Passage Saulnier, Paris. The instrument belonged to Jules Boucherit, professor at the Conservatoire, great friend of Fauré and member of a famous quartet. According to family lore, Marcel Proust used to calm his asthma attacks simply by listening to a few pieces played by the quartet. Late 19th century. Restorations to be expected (detached tailpiece). In its original case (accidents). A copy of an appraisal certificate from Monsieur René Quenoil, dated January 25, 1978, is attached. Sight length: 75 cm