Alexandre Lefrancois violin, 2022, by Aubert Lutherie, Mirecourt, FRANCE

brilliant, powerful, sweet

Alexandre Lefrancois is a contemporary French maker working for the Aubert Lutherie company. Aubert Lutherie started as a bridge manufacturer in 1867 and the company started making violins in the 20th century. The company continues to make fine violins that are handmade by skilled craftsmen such as Alexandre Lefrancois.

This violin has reddish-brown varnish, the top has narrow grain, and the two-piece back has beautiful, subtle antiquing. The tone has the power of a contemporary violin and the sweet complexity of a mature instrument. This violin’s carrying, sparkling tone would be well-fitted for solo or orchestral playing.

Inside label reads:

Alexandre Lefrançois

Fait sous la direction de Vincent Morin

Annèe 2022 N. 78 Mirecourt-France

Length: 35.8 cm

Upper Bouts: 17.0 cm

Middle Bouts: 11.4 cm

Lower Bouts: 20.9 cm