Viola D'amore by Morhange 6/6 string

Rare 19th-Century French Viola d’Amore by A. Morhange (Paris, c. 1898)

A magnificent and rare find for early music enthusiasts, soloists, and discerning collectors. This beautiful viola d'amore was crafted in Paris by the esteemed French luthier A. Morhange. Known for high-quality workmanship, Morhange’s instruments represent a brilliant era of late 19th early 20th-century French violin making.

True to the finest traditions of the viole d'amour, this instrument captures the quintessential, ethereal resonance that makes the viola d’amore so mesmerizing. This instrument features the highly desirable, traditional configuration of seven metal playing strings and seven metal sympathetic strings running beneath the fingerboard. The pegbox is beautifully crowned with a masterfully carved blinded female head, the historical symbol of "Blind Love" traditionally reserved for the finest viole d'amour.

Whether you are looking to perform the masterworks of the Baroque era or explore contemporary solo literature, this Morhange viola d'amore offers an extraordinary voice and a rare piece of French luthier history.

Vibrating String Length = 36cm

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