Italian violin, 1970's, possibly Carlo Giudici - warm, golden sound
This full-blooded Italian violin with a warm, golden, mellow sound demonstrates craftsmanship of typical "Italian" quality. It bears a label of Carlo Giudici of Varese, which is dated 1974, who...
View ArticleOutstanding German violin, Saxony approx. 1910
This old German Saxon violin with an outstanding tone in the price range was built around 1910 in the renowned Markneukirchen as a very successful work after models of the classical master Antonio...
View ArticleOld French violin bow, J.T.L. "Sarasate maitre" model
This recommendable French violin bow stamped "Sarasate maitre" (Sarasate master), a perfectly preserved piece, was made approx. 1950 in the renowned a...
View ArticleOld German violin, c.1900, with a warm, large sound
The resonating chamber of this old German violin from Saxony, a Stradivari inspired model with with medium archings, is forming a beautiful warm sound, that is large, somewhat mellow and strong,...
View Article3/4 - old German 3/4 violin after Stradivarius, dark tone
This old 3/4-sized violin is a dark sounding instrument that was built approx. 1920 after the patterns of Antonio Stradivari. The instrument is in good condition, full of individual character. The...
View ArticleOutstanding Czech Violin by Mathias Heinicke, student of Eugeni Degani in...
Working from the model of classic master Niccolo Amati, Mathias Heinicke built this beautiful violin in 1911, an interesting instrument whose meticulous crafting reflects its luthier's rich expertise....
View ArticleAntique German Maggini violin, probably Schuster & Co. Markneukirchen -...
An especially beautiful antique German violin with a large, voluminous sound which is quite recommended for American fiddle music, Irish folk / traditional and jazz. The instrument is a good German...
View ArticleCremonese master violin, Piergiuseppe Esposti, 1998 (certificate Piergiuseppe...
This modern Italian master violin is a late work by Cremonese luthier Piergiuseppe Esposti, it was built in 1998 and bears the original label. Richly applied, glossy oil varnish of intensively bright...
View ArticleF. C. Pfretzschner, powerful, active violin bow - silver
The powerful, clear, ringing sound that this silver mounted Markneukirchen violin bow of light-brown pernambuco creates is the ultimate testimony to the flawless craftsmanship with which it was...
View ArticleLightweight violin bow by Otto Dürrschmidt, silver mounted
This perfectly preserved silver mounted German violin bow originates from the workshops of the renowned Markneukirchen bow maker Otto Carl Dürrschmidt. After his death in the year 1922 the business was...
View ArticleLothar Seifert, strong silver mounted viola bow, c.1980
This excellent, strong and active Lothar Seifert viola bow was made in Germany around 1980. The strong, octagonal stick features a rare combination of stiffness, strength, tension and elasticity, it is...
View ArticleFrom the estate of Prof. Günter Szokan: Edwin Lothar Herrmann, silver mounted...
In the context of the Vogtland region's multifaceted bow-making tradition, the Herrmann name stands for a veritable dynasty of excellent master craftsmen dating back to the early 18th century. This...
View ArticleFrom the estate of Prof. Günter Szkokan: Edwin Lothar Herrmann, silver...
In the context of the Vogtland region's multifaceted bow-making tradition, the Herrmann name stands for a veritable dynasty of excellent master craftsmen dating back to the early 18th century. This...
View ArticleFrom the estate of Prof. Günter Szkokan: Fine viola by Ferdinand Kugler,...
This fine Viennese master viola by Ferdinand Kugler was especially made for Prof. Günter Szkokan (violist of Vienna Philharmonics) from whose estate this viola comes. This beautiful viola is a younger...
View ArticleFranco Abanelli, Italian violin - Bologna, 1997
This modern Italian violin by Franco Albanelli is an especially interesting affordable instrument within our selection of contemporary Italian violins. It was made in Bologna in 1997 and is one of the...
View ArticleMario Gadda, Italian violin suitable for soloists, 1995 - warm, radiant tone
This modern Italian violin is a late work by Mario Gadda in Mantova which was made in 1995, as confirmed by the original dated and signed label and several brandstamps. The appearance of the instrument...
View Article3/4 - warm and resonant sounding French 3/4 violin
This old French violin was made around 1920 in Mirecourt. It is a very beautiful instrument which is worthy of being played at competitions by exceptional young talents; it provides the best possible...
View ArticleModern Italian violin, Piero Virdis, Pattada 2002 (certificate Piero Virdis)
This modern Italian violin by Piero Virdis was made in Pattada in 2002, and it is a beautiful example of modern Cremonese violin making tradition around the turn of the century. The two piece top is...
View ArticleAntique French Mirecourt violin, approx. 1920 - warm, somewhat mellow tone
This unmistakably French Mirecourt violin with its attractively antique appearance was crafted in the 1920's in Mirecourt, the famous violin-making town in the Vosges Mountains. The same region also...
View Article3/4 - German 3/4 master violin, A. Fritsch, 1950
This interesting 3/4 master violin is a remarkable instrument with an interesting history that was built by Schönbach violin maker A. Fritsch in Western Germany after his deportation from Schönbach to...
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