Cello from workshop of Collin-mézin, Paris, early 20th century

This cello is now sold

Originally from Mirecourt, Charles J.B. Collin-Mézin established himself in Paris and became one of the leading French makers of the 19th century.

This French cello is a good example of the Italian and French copies made in the Collin-Mezin workshop under the Storini brand in the first quarter of the 20th century.

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INSTRUMENT SPECIFICATIONS

Label:

428 Storini / Anno 1822
COLLIN/MEZIN/S.

Letter from Tim Toft:

“French cello from Charles Jean Baptiste Collin-Mezin, made in the first quarter of the 20th century. It bears a "Storini" label numbered 428 and has an accompanying matching certificate numbered 428. It is a good example of the Italian and French copies made in the Collin-Mezin workshop at that time, under the Storini brand.”

Measurements:

String length: 689mm
Length of back: 758mm
Upper / lower bout: 345mm / 439mm

Varnish description: Red brown oil varnish over a golden ground