Paul Bailly was born in Miresourt 1844. Studied violinmaking with Jules Galliard and J.B. Vuillaume. He traveled extensively to many countries in his earlier years including Brussles, America, Australia  between 1871 and 1880 before finally settling in Paris for the remainder of his life. An  exceptional craftsman and gifted with rapid dexterity he produced around 2,000 instruments. He was a master copyist of the Italian violins from Maggini, Stradivarius, Guarnerius and also built many replicas in the style of Vuillaume from Swiss chalet pine aged for over 200 years.

This Violin is in very good condition. A professional violin worthy of a solo player who could benefit from the dynamic range unleashed with an instrument of this quality. This Paul Bailly violin is a copy of Stradivari made in Paris in circa 1884.