Up for auction is a old vintage French made early 1900s "Henri Farny" 2 pc. back full size violin for restoration. The nicely figured 2 pc curly maple back measures 14 1/8 by 8 1/8 inches. The violin is lined and has 4 corner blocks. There are no bassbar or soundpost cracks on the violin and the neck is solid. The scroll and the pegbox are in good condition. The pegs turn smoothly and the fingerboard is in good condition. The soundpost is loose inside the violin and there are no open s...eams. The violin had been setup with Dominant strings that like they have not been played on. The violin is labelled as a "Henri Farny et Cie Paris France". The violin is for restoration. The violin has age related scratches/wearmarks on the varnish (please check pics). Please check pics. and email questions. More pics. available upon request. This nice old vintage French made violin will need restoration to become playable. Please bid accordingly. Highest bidder wins. Low open with no reserve.