Paul Claudot (1805-1888) Mirecourt, France

[Ken Smith]

I have seen this model but only in flatback that I can recall. I do not doub't that he made Round backs as most French makers made both round and flat backs with Gamba and Violin shapes with either back. I was just stating that I can't recall any that had round backs.

Most of the Claudot's I have seen were long string lengths as well in the 109-110cm mensur range (+/- 43").