French Five-string Viola

French Five-string Viola, bearing an illegible label, length of back 384 mm, with case. Provenance: The collection of Jerry Weene. Estimate $400-600 In poor condition. Numerous top cracks including long saddle/sound post crack. Patch to lower rib. Back cracks emanating from upper block and center seam at lower bout. Knots and patches to fingerboard. Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.