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$50,000 - $200,000 Fine, Rare Italian Instruments
$50,000 - $200,000 Fine, Rare Italian Instruments
We carry a selection of fine antique and contemporary Italian, French, English, German and American instruments.
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Charles Jean-Baptiste Collin-Mézin fils, Paris/Mirecourt 1924
Featured Instrument Charles Jean-Baptiste Collin-Mézin fils (b.1870, d.1934) was the son of one of the preeminent luthiers of his time and, like his father, was named, “Officier de l’Académie des Beaux-Arts” in 1911. Following his father’s death in 1923, he relocated the workshop to Mirecourt (although he continued using "Paris" on his labels) and his work became increasingly personal and individualistic as we see in this example. This instrument is in pristine condition and reflects the maker’s meticulous workmanship. It is everything one could wish for in his father’s instruments but at a more modest price. It has a bright and well-balanced tone with quick response and requires little effort in the bow and left hand. Available Now |
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Stefano Gibertoni, Milan 1996
Featured Instrument Stefano Gibertoni's violins are well sought after for their wonderful workmanship and tone. His work has won numerous international prizes including medals at the prestigious VSA competitions. While he has partnered with Valerio Nalin for his newer instruments which are beautifully antiqued, this earlier solo example possesses all the tonal capacities one would hope to find in his new work but in a pristine body and at a lower price-point. Its sound is extremely powerful, rich, robust with a nice balance between focus and breadth. Available Now |
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Giovanni Pallaver, Verona 1958
Featured Instrument Pallever studied violin making under Andrea Bisiach (son of the legendary Leandro Bisiach) in Milan. The work departs from Bisiach’s in some ways but the workmanship is wonderful with beautiful modeling and proportions. The materials and varnish are lovely and the scroll shows masterful sculpting. It’s a no-gimmicks instrument in wonderful condition with a bright and powerful tone; and offered at a price that musicians can afford. Available Now |
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Adriano Spadoni Workshop, Cremona 2015
Featured Instrument This workshop violin was made from high-quality European material in the classical Italian style. It was finished, varnished and set-up in the workshop of Adriano Spadoni in Cremona, Italy. The violin comes with a certificate of authenticity from Spadoni, who graduated from the prestigious I.P.I.A.L.L. Antonio Stradivari violinmaking school in 1999. This violin is fantastically responsive under both the left and right hands, with a flexible sound that can be soft and intimate or loud and bombastic as the player wills. It is a true player’s instrument, suitable to any style or ensemble, making it the perfect fit for the versatile musician and a great workhorse for building repertoire on. Available Now |
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Michael Gene Scoggins, Salt Lake City, 1993
Featured Instrument Michael Gene Scoggins (b.1954, d. 2008) was an important luthier in the Salt Lake City violinmaking scene for many years. He and his former wife, Carrie Scoggins taught at the Violinmaking School of America. His work, as displayed in this violin after Guarnerius, reminds us that one cannot go wrong with an honest and direct approach to making and a good use of solid and honest materials. His extraordinary wood selection, beautifully antiqued varnish and crisp, clean edgework make this a thoroughly reliable instrument that offers strength and intrigue for the conservatory-level or professional violinist. Available Now |
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Carrie S. Scoggins, Salt Lake City, 1994
Featured Instrument Carrie S Scoggins is a master luthier based in in Salt Lake City, UT. Carrie and late husband, Michael, taught at the famous Violin Making School of America before going into business for themselves in 1988. Virtually every player in the area knows their wonderful work. We are fortunate to have violins by each of them currently for sale. This instrument is Smooth, clear and easy to play; perfect for the advanced, conservatory-level or professional violinist. Available Now |
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Cameron Robertson & Kile Hill, United States, 2017
Featured Instrument This beautiful contemporary American violin was made by Cameron Robertson in collaboration with Kile Hill, who varnished and antiqued the instrument. This new violin has an old soul and has benefited from being played-in by a very talented player based in southern California. Its slightly compact modeling and easy play ability combine to make this instrument very comfortable in the left hand. Its beautiful varnish, with its stunning honey, amber and gold color and craquelure, complement its sweet and lyrical tone. Incidentally, “Cameron” is an anagram of “Cremona”. Fitting for this lovely Guarnerius model. This violin would be best suited for the advanced student, teacher or professional. Not Currently Available |
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Laberte-Humbert Frères, Mirecourt 1919
Featured Instrument The firm of Laberte-Humbert Frères was founded in Mirecourt in 1876 by Maurice-Emile and Pierre Alexis Laberte. This hugely prolific workshop produced a wide range of string instruments from the student to professional level. At one point, they employed great makers such as George Apparut and Charles Brugere. Their work won several prizes at expositions. This violin has features stunning materials and beautifully antiqued varnish. It has a quick response with a bright, carrying tone. Available Now |
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Nicola Zurlini, Italy, 2004
A Contemporary Cremonese Violin with a powerful, bright sound Available Now |
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Albert Claudot, Dijon, 1961
Albert Claudot (b.1899, d.1980) held a number of prestigious positions in Dijon, including Luthier to the Dijon Conservatory. It is somewhat surprising that his work is not better know as it consistently features high-quality materials, brilliant varnish, skilled work and a deft attention to detail, all imbued with the maker's own personality. This instrument has a unique tone which is bright yet rounded with a deep core. This unique blend of tonal dimensions often makes for an excellent concert instrument. Available Now |
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Laberte-Humbert Frères, Mirecourt 1938
The firm of Laberte-Humbert Frères was founded in Mirecourt in 1876 by Maurice-Emile and Pierre Alexis Laberte. This hugely prolific workshop produced a wide range of string instruments from the student to professional level. At one point, they employed great makers such as George Apparut and Charles Brugere. Their work won several prizes at expositions. This violin features wonderful materials and fuller arching. Tonally, this instrument is better suited to a supporting position in an orchestra or chamber group as it lends itself to blending with a viola. Available Now |
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Kelin Zhang, USA, 2009
Made personally by a graduate of the Salt Lake City VMSA.
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Auguste Delivet, Paris, 1907
Delivet studied with H. C. Silvestre in Mirecourt before opening his own workshop in Paris. Marked by fine French craftsmanship, Delivet's shop won several gold medals in the early 1900's.
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Delivet studied with H. C. Silvestre in Mirecourt before opening his own workshop in Paris. Marked by fine French craftsmanship, Delivet's shop won several gold medals in the early 1900's.
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Alfredo Primavera Violin, 1992
Contemporary Cremonese violin with a bright, beautiful tone. Very easy to play. A wonderful instrument for the advanced violinist and aspiring professional.
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Barbieri Silvio, Mantua, Itaty, 2002
Contemporary Italian violin with a bright, beautiful tone. Very easy to play. A wonderful instrument for the advanced violinist and aspiring professional.
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Hans Schirmer
C. 1920 German workshop from the Hans Schirmer workshop with a beautiful sweet and dark tone. Easy response. A great "player's instrument".
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C. 1920 German workshop from the Hans Schirmer workshop with a beautiful sweet and dark tone. Easy response. A great "player's instrument".
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Ch. J.B. Colin-Mezin Jr., France, 1929
Collin-Mezin
"Born at Mirecourt, 1841. First apprenticed to his father; removed to Paris, 1868. Commenced to make his own instruments, which in all details other than the varnish, follow the larger models of Stradivarius, Guarnerius and Amati. Awarded gold and silver medals at the Paris Exhibitions of 1878, 1889 and 1900." (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers)
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Ch. J. B. Collin-Mezin Jr., Paris, 1927
French made violin, with an incredible deep, warm sound. This violin is powerful, with a clean responsive sound.
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Louis Galimberti, Milan, 1948
This beautiful Italian violin was made in a Galimberti workshop. An award winning Milanese maker during the first part of the 20th century. Won medals at Rome and Florence.
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Leon Mougenot, Mirecourt, France, 1927
French made violin.
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W.E. Hill & Sons, England, 1936
Hill & Sons
"A firm particularly honourable in the annals of the violin world. Each member has effected much to form the art-love and knowledge of connoisseurs, traders and players. As experts in old instruments their "guarantee" is always considered as the most reliable in the entire world. Their zeal and integrity has never for a moment been questioned, and the name "Hill & Sons" is indeed a magical one.....As modern instruments nothing more beautifully designed and of more refined workmanship can possible be imagined. Also the loveliest wood is enhanced by the ever varying shades of equally lovely varnish, and applied with the greatest artistry. Replicas of the Alard or other Strads, etc. Without the aid of much eloquence from players and writer, these instruments will have an unassailable position in the future when age has ripened the tone." (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers)
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Georges Apparut, France, 1935
G. Apparut
"Born at Juraincourt (near Mirecourt), 1877. Obtained gold medals at Nancy, Brussels, Metz, Gand and Paris. Interesting and high finished productions of thoroughly good art. Established considerable fame in France, Belgium and America, soloists having been a powerful auxiliary in propaganding his name. Several French virtuosi acknowledge the brilliant tone which enables them to excite astonishment and delight from an audience." (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers)
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Leo Aschauer, Germany, 1963
L. Aschauer
"Born 1892. Trained at Mittenwald. Worked for Wilfer (Berlin), and Gartner (Stuttgart), 1911. Director of the Violin-making School, Mittenwald, 1923." (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers)
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Charles Bailly, France, 1912
Charles Bailly
"Pupil of Lotte and Mougenot. Worked at Mirecourt from 1909. All stringed instruments made entirely by hand. Artistic modelling and finished workmanship." (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers)
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Leon Bernadel, France, 1928
Leon Bernadel
"Born at Paris, 1853. Son and pupil of Ernest Auguste. Worked with Derazey and with Gand. Perfect modeling, outline, scroll, and sound-holes, all following the design known as the Lupot-Strad. Thoroughly fine-toned creations extensively used by French players." (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers) This violin is numbered: #5507.
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Leon Bernadel, France, 1932
Leon Bernadel
"Born at Paris, 1853. Son and pupil of Ernest Auguste. Worked with Derazey and with Gand. Perfect modeling, outline, scroll, and sound-holes, all following the design known as the Lupot-Strad. Thoroughly fine-toned creations extensively used by French players." (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers) This violin is numbered: #273.
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Albert Claudot, France, 1939
Albert Claudot
"Born at Mirecourt, 1899. Worked with his uncle at Dijon, 1920. Own premises, 1936. Strad and Guarnerian modelling. Splendid Workmanship." (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers)
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Georges Cone, France, 1931
Georges Cone
"Born at Mirecourt, 1877. Worked at Lyons, 1895. Succeeded Boulangeot, 1928. Repairer for the Conservatoire and Philharmonic orchestra...." (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers)
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Dutch Violin (Cuypers Workshop), Dutch, 1900s
Dutch Violin
Dutch-made violin, made in the early 1900s. Possibly built in the Cuypers workshop.
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Auguste Delivet, France, 1907
A. Delivet
"Born at Mirecourt, 1861. Served apprenticeship in that town. Pupil of Victor Rombaux and Chardin. Worked five years in the Atelier of Silvestre, Paris. Opened own workshop in the rue de Paradis, Paris, 1892. Awarded gold medals at Nantes, 104; Liege, 1905 and 1906; and at other Exhibitions. Many violins, violas, and cellos; attractive as any of the modern French school; often sought for by connoisseurs in search of instruments of the highest possible skilled workmanship." (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers)
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Emile Francais, France, 1943
Emile Francais
"Born 1894. Worked for Penzel at Markneukirchen and for Lyon and Healy, at Chicago. Established own premises at Paris, 1938, the same shop where Lupot worked. Known as the "Modern Vuillaume". (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers)
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Fourier-Magnie, France, 1929
Fourier-Magnie
Violins made at the Laberte Workshop, Mirecourt.
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Fabrizio Giannini, Italy, 1949
F. Giannini
"Born at Arezzo, 1912. Made first violin 1934. worked at Viareggio. Made 100 violins and 40 other instruments up to the year 1949. Individualistic model, some highly ornamented with incrustations on back, ribs, scroll." (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers) This violin is proportionally smaller than in the ribs, top and back than a traditional violin. This allows the player to fully control the instrument. It possesses a very sweet, rich, unique tone.
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Stefano Gibertoni, Italy, 1996
Modern Italian. Made in Milan.
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Alfredo Del Lungo di Giuseppe, Italy, 1949
Giuseppe
Alfredo Del Lungo di Giuseppe 1949 Italian Violin
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Paul Hart, USA, 2008
Paul Hart
Prolific modern American maker of Violins, Violas, and Celli of the highest caliber of craftsmanship.
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Paul Kaul, France, 1919
Paul Kaul
"Born at Mirecourt, 1875. Apprenticed to Thibouville-lamy. Worked for Silvestre and Maucotel at Paris, 1900-1905. Established at Nantes, 1907. Also lived for short periods at Ancemis, Hyeres and Cannes. Finally, at Paris, 1928. Various models inspired by the Maggini, Amati, Stradavarius, Stainer, and especially Guarnerius. All very artistically and scientifically constructed." (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers) This violin is in excellent condition. It possesses a powerful tone perfect for aspiring soloists.
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Paul Knorr, Germany, c. 1925
Paul Knorr
Paul Knor c. 1925 German Violin
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Carl Friedrich Lippold, Germany, 1796
C. F. Lippold
"Son and pupil of J.G. Worked at Markneukirchen. Ample composite of Stradivarian-Amati modelling....Tonal quality often quite clear and rather far carrying. (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers)
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Charles W. Liu, USA, 1997
Charles W. Liu
Graduated from the Violin Making School of America in 1997. This was his graduation violin. Possesses a beautiful one piece back.
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Charles W. Liu, USA, 2006
Charles W. Liu
Graduated from the Violin Making School of America in 1997. Owner of Charles W. Liu Fine Violins.
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Amati Mangenot, France, 1926
A. Mangenot
"Born at Mirecourt. Son and pupil of Paul Alexandre. Worked with Laurent at Brussels. Opened atelier at Clermond-Ferrand, 1922. Amatese-Strad modelling, fine workmanship." (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers)
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Roger & Max Millant, France, 1936
Roger &
Max Millant
Max Millant
"Grandchildren and pupils of S. A. Deroux. Worked together at Paris, 1930. Repairers to the Franco-American Conservatoire at Fontainebleau. Roger born 1901. Max born 1903. Both worked for Dykes in London. The many instruments produced give testimony to the cultured versatility of the makers, violins, violas, and cellos. No one who values high earnest thought in workmanship, resulting in a broad, genial, and sympathetic tone will fail to add one specimen to his collection of choice examples." (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers)
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Ernst Heinrich Roth, Germany, 1936
E.H. Roth
"Born at Markneukirchen, 1877. Superb modelling whether Stradivarian, Guarnerian, Amati or Guadagnini. Those of the highest price are made from the beginning to the end entirely with his own hands, and his versatility cannot be spoken of too highly. Named "Violins for the Artist". (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers) The XIR model is personally made by E.H. Roth, made according to the specifications demanded by the artists in both Guarnerius and Stradivarius models. Each instrument of this level took about a half-year to complete, and bears the E.H. Roth's personal written signature across the label. That these signed violins are exceptional in every respect need not be emphasized.
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Dario Verne, Italy, 1973
Dario Verne
A fine example of a modern Italian violin. Possesses a full, rich sound typical of Italian makers. Beautiful "Bird's Eye Maple" back.
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