
A five-stringed descant viol, developed in 18th century France, where it was popular with amateurs. The pegbox is surmounted by a carved female head.
More information
Title of artwork, date
A Pardessus de Viole, 1763
Date supported
1983
Medium and material
Maple & walnut
Dimensions
32 cm
Grant
3000
Total cost
3000
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