Violin by Marc Laberte, c. 1940 – Mirecourt, France

This full-size violin, made circa 1940 by Marc Laberte in Mirecourt, is a meticulously crafted copy of a 1721 Antonio Stradivari instrument. Bearing the workshop number 2638, it exemplifies the precision and tonal refinement that characterize the best instruments from the Laberte atelier during the mid-20th century.

Built with a finely flamed two-piece maple back, a tight-grained spruce top, and finished in a warm, reddish-brown varnish over a golden ground, this violin reflects the elegance and proportional grace of its Stradivari model. Tonally, it offers a brilliant, focused voice with warmth, clarity, and excellent projection—ideal for advanced students, serious amateurs, or professionals seeking a responsive and musically expressive French violin.

A beautifully made and historically inspired instrument from one of Mirecourt’s most respected names.