Important cello of the French school, made by... Lot 13

Important cello of the French school, made by Joseph Hel(*1842 - + 1902), Lille 1892, 761 mm. Original cello label n°36, master's signature on the bottom and iron mark on the ribs below. Stradivarius model. With carrying case. Ink stamp Paris World's Fair - Gold Medal Musical Instruments Experts for Quartet Instruments: Mr. Roland Baumgartner, expert and honorary member of the Entente Internationale des Maîtres Luthiers et Archetiers d'Art (EILA). Experts for Bows: Mr. Pierre Guillaume, expert at the Brussels Public Prosecutor's Office and member of the Entente Maîtres Luthiers et Archetiers d'Art (EILA). The violins, cellos and violas in this catalog were examined by Mr. Roland Baumgartner. The bows have been examined by Mr. Pierre Guillaume. Our experts certify the adequacy of the descriptions with the instruments and bows presented, and will issue a certificate at the buyer's request for all items sold for more than CHF3000. Below this amount, certificates will be invoiced to the buyer for a minimum of CHF800.