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Summary

Olivier MARISSAL is the son of Auguste MARISSAL a violin maker who was the pupil and then collaborator of Joseph HEL.

Biography

Career
Olivier MARISSAL served his apprenticeship under his father in Joseph HEL's workshop.
Olivier MARISSAL worked first with Pierre HEL before establishing his own workshop in 1932.

Works
His works are mainly inspired by Stradivari and Guarneri, the best ones coated with a rich red-brown varnish.
Beside his instruments, we find an excellent workshop production, bearing the label "Stradivarius Moderne" taken from Pierre HEL (see Iconography).

Workshop
1932 - 1942 : 18, Rue Pascal. Lille.
After 1942 : 60, Rue de la Monnaie. Lille.

Label & Stamp
Manuscript label.
Signed and dated to the inside. (see iconography)

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