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Professional Level Violins
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Choose a price range:            $5,000 - $10,000            $10,000 - $20,000            $20,000 - $50,000
$50,000 - $200,000        Fine, Rare Italian Instruments
As a professional violin shop we also carry rare and contemporary instruments. We have in stock Italian, French, German, and other makers.
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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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Alfredo Primavera Workshop Violin, 1992

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Contemporary Italian made violin. 



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Barbieri Silvio, Mantoua, Itaty, 2002

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Contemporary Italian made violin.



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Charles W. Liu, Salt Lake City, 1990


One of Charles' earlier instruments, this violin is finely crafted and well-rounded, suitable to a wide variety of genres and playing styles.

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Ch. J. B. Collin-Mezin, Jr., Mirecourt, 1928

Charles Collin-Mezin, Jr., worked with his father, a famous Parisian luthier. When the latter died in 1923, the son continued to work making instruments. He continued to label the instruments as though made by his father in Paris, though he moved to Mirecourt in 1925. The Collin-Mezin family's violins have become highly sought after in recent years, and increasingly difficult to find. This violin has a round and characteristically French sound and plays effortlessly.

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Emile Boulangeot, Lyon, 1930

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Boulangeot studied in Mirecourt, center of French violin making, before taking over the firm of Paul Blanchard in Lyon. There he became principal maker for the Lyon Conservatory and the city's symphony orchestras.





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Jean Striebig, Mirecourt, 1943

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A master of both Italian models and of his own, original styles, Striebig's violins are some of the most sought-after French violins of the 20th century.




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Kelin Zhang, USA, 2009

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Made personally by a graduate of the Salt Lake City VMSA.



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Laberte-Humbert Freres, Mirecourt, 1938

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The firm was founded by Marc Laberte. Hoping to achieve success in imitating the Cremonese masters to a greater extent than other Mirecourt makers, he collected many masterpieces by the likes of Stradivari, Guarneri, Amati, Ruggeri, and Guadagnini. He studied these instruments in great detail, and strove to acquire the best materials for his instruments.




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Hans Schirmer

C. 1920 German workshop from the Hans Schirmer workshop.

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Nicola Zurlini, Italy, 2004

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Nicola Zurlini


Modern Italian.

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Wilhelm Durrschmidt, Germany, 1960

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German workshop founded by August Wilhelm Durrschmidt, who was born into a family of violin makers. The shop's instruments came to be highly sought after in the United States. This violin has a warm, deeply colorful sound and a beautiful one-piece back.




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Ch. J.B. Colin-Mezin Jr., France, 1929

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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

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French made violin, with an incredible deep, warm sound. This violin is powerful, with a clean responsive sound.



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Ernst Heinrich Roth, Germany, 1928

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Heinrich Roth


"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. Every instrument shows individuality, whether his own special model or the various prototypes imitated. Only the finest grades of wood, all judiciously chosen for tone production."

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H. Emile Blondelet, France, 1924

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H. Emile Blondelet


"Born 1875. Joined the firm of Thibouville-Lamy at Mirecourt, 1890. Became co-director with Acoulon, 1908. Contributed much to the prosperity of the firm."


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Louis Galimberti, Milan, 1948

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This beautiful Italian violin was made in a Galimberti workshop. An award winning Millanese maker during hte first part of the 20th century. Won medals at Rome and Florence. 



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Leon Mougenot, Mirecourt, France, 1927

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French made violin.



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W.E. Hill & Sons, England, 1936

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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

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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

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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

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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, 1911

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"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)


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Leon Bernadel, France, 1928

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Dutch Violin



Dutch-made violin, made in the early 1900s. Possibly built in the Cuypers workshop.


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Auguste Delivet, France, 1907

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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

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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

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Fourier-Magnie



Violins made at the Laberte Workshop, Mirecourt.


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Fabrizio Giannini, Italy, 1949

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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

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Modern Italian. Made in Milan.


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Alfredo Del Lungo di Giuseppe, Italy, 1949

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Giuseppe



Alfredo Del Lungo di Giuseppe 1949 Italian Violin


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Paul Hart, USA, 2008

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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

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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

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Paul Knorr



Paul Knor c. 1925 German Violin


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Carl Friedrich Lippold, Germany, 1796

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Roger &
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

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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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Barbieri Silvio, Italy, 2002

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Barbieri Silvio



Modern Italian.


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Dario Verne, Italy, 1973

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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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