Jacques Thibout was the best and most respected maker of the nine members of the Thibout family of violin makers.  He worked with Koliker in Paris starting in 1796. He set up his own Parisian shop in 1807. He had an illustrious career and was appointed the luthier to the opera, conservatoire and the Royal Court. He was awarded medals at the Paris expositions of 1827, 1844 and 1855. 

This beautiful violin has an exceptional tone, clear, ringing and very easy to play.