A violin by Laberte-Humbert.

Laberte-Humbert was a prominent and highly prolific French violin-making firm based in Mirecourt, active from 1876 to 1969. Founded by brothers Maurice-Emile and Pierre Alexis Auguste Laberte, the company grew to become a major force in French lutherie, particularly under the management of Marc Laberte in the early 20th century.

This violin is based on a small pattern of Amati violins that he made in 1630s till 1650s.

Labelled:

“Nicolaus Amatus Cremonę / Hieronymi filii fecit. An 1651”

Size:

Body length – 355 mm