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Professional Level Violins
($5,000 - $10,000)

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 carry rare and contemporary instruments.
We have Italian, French, German, and other makers in stock.

Charles le Lyonnais, France, 1927

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Ch. le Lyonnais



A fine specimen of the Mirecourt style.


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Ernst Heinrich Roth, German Workshop

This is a well-rounded instrument from the esteemed Roth workshop in Germany.

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Hermann Geipel
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Born in 1862. Established at Brambach (Bohemia), 1885. Designs and workmanship much esteemed. 

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Johannes Schulz S.E., German Workshop

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German Workshop Violin. Special Edition of the Johannes Schulz.



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Kosuke Ikebuchi, Japan, 2019

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Ikebuchi is a contemporary Japanese maker who recently finished studying under Cremona master Giorgio Grisales.


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Leon Bernadel, France, 1922

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Leon
Bernadel
“Born at Paris, 1853. Son and pupil of Ernest Auguste. Worked with Derazy, and with Gand. Founded own establishment, 1899. Perfect modeling, outline, scroll, and sound-holes, all following the design known as the Lupot-Strad. Splendid oil varnish somewhat similar in texture and colour (red) to that associated with the Gand violins.” (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers)


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M. Couturieux 3/4 French Violin

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M. Couturieux,
3/4 size
French Violin




Violins made at Mirecourt, likely late 1800s. This instrument is a three quarter size and is perfect for a virtuosic, younger player. Excellent condition. It is very difficult to find a good, old, violin in this size.


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Ottomar Hausmann Violin

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Ottomar Hausmann

1964 German violin. Good quality instrument, great sound.


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Roman Teller Workshop 1972 Vln.

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Teller, German
Violin



Roman Teller workshop 4/4 Violin. Erlangen, Germany, 1972. Very famous German Shop, well known for making intermediate to advanced instruments. Roman Teller is as well known in the violin world as Roth or Heberlein. This violin possesses a big, even sound.


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Chas. E. Bradford, USA, 1926

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Chas. E.
Bradford
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American maker. Located in Carmel, Maine, U.S.A. as stated on the label. This violin is bright and warm.


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S. Delivet, France, 1906

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French Workshop made.



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Laberte-Humbert Freres, France, 1938

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Laberte-
Humbert
Freres

"Founded at Mirecourt, 1780, by an ancestor of Marc Laberte. Subsequently united with other firms and advanced to great magnitude, 1920. Owners of the Nicholas, Derazey and other brands. Production of all Italian and French models, violins up to contra-basses. Every conceivable shade of varnish. Everything consistently excellent according to its grade." (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers)


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Hughes Emile Blondelet, France, 1929

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"Joined the firm of Thibouville-Lamy at Mirecourt, 1890....Contributed much to the prosperity of the firm. Officer of Public Instruction, Chevalier of the Legion of Honour, 1923. Excellent workmanship. Tonal quality of considerable sonority and reasonable homogeneity." (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers)


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Heinrich Heberlein Jr., Germany, 1926

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Heinrich Heberlein Jr. shop made.


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Heinrich Heberlein, Germany, 1925

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Heinrich Heberlein



Heinrich Heberlein German Violin


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Gabriel Houfflack, Paris, 1935

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French made instrument. Crisp and clean, with a warm, powerful tone.



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J. Thibouville-Lanry copy, France, 1920's

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French made, interwar period. Bright, clean sound. Very responsive.



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Oskar E. Meinel, Germany, 1935

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From the Meinel shop in Markneukirchen, this violin has a beautiful clean sound. It is very responsive, well rounded instrument.


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Jean Striebig, Germany, 1943

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Jean Striebig




Jean Striebig 1943 German Violin


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Avenio, France, 1930

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French maker


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Luigi Azzola (copy), Italy, 1997

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Luigi Azzola

Modern Italian made labeled "Luigi Azzola". Very fine, deep, rich, full, beautiful sound.


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Jenny Bailly, France, 1920s

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Jenny Bailly,
French

"Daughter, pupil, and successor of Paul. Established at Paris, 1900-1927. Violins, violas, and 'cellos made entirely by hand-assemblage of details quite harmonious. Clever and faithful imitations of the Cremonas, Lupot and Vuillaume--neatest workmanship. Whole scale of warm-looking varnish shades applied to give an illusion of the ancient. Strong tonal quality - pure and homogeneous." (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers)


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Geronimo Barnebetti, France, 1900s

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Geronimo
Barnebetti


"Excellent examples of the French factory instrument. Ordinary workmanship but everything done with clever exactitude. Made in the workshops of Thibouville Lamy at Mirecourt from 1860." (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers) This violin is a great violin; even tone, very beautiful sound.


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Geronimo Barnebetti, France, c. 1900

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G. Barnebetti
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"Excellent examples of the French factory instrument." (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers)


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Leon Bernadel, France, 1921

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Leon
Bernadel




Leon Bernadel French Violin. The label on this violin is real, but we have suspicions that it is a shop made violin.


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Olav Breivik, USA, 1932

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Olav Breivik




American made. Made in Wisconsin. Bright, full sound.


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Francois Breton, France, c. 1880

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Francois
Breton



"Violins of variable degrees between mediocrity and excellence in workmanship. Very neat purfling. Light brownish-yellow varnish or yellow slightly tinged with red, not unpleasant to the eye." (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers)

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Francois Breton, France, c. 1900

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Francois
Breton



"Violins of variable degrees between mediocrity and excellence in workmanship. Very neat purfling. Light brownish-yellow varnish or yellow slightly tinged with red, not unpleasant to the eye." (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers)


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Breton Shop, J. Kochly, France, 1924

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Breton Shop,
J. Kochly
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"Breton: Name of factory order violin, intended to imitate the work of F. Breton. Name used by several French firms. Invariably well made, and good value for young students who play for recreation." (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers) The label states "J. Kochly" as the specific violin maker who constructed the violin in the shop of Breton. Possesses a very nice, warm, French tone.


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Chipot-Vuillaume, France, c. 1880

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Chipot-Vuillaume

"Born at Mirecourt, 1847. Made instruments for Collin-Mezin. Subsequently established own business....varnished in the style of Vuillaume and Derazey, had immense popularity for several years." (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers)


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Chipot-Vuillaume, France, c. 1888

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Chipot-Vuillaume


"Born at Mirecourt, 1847. Made instruments for Collin-Mezin. Subsequently established own business....varnished in the style of Vuillaume and Derazey, had immense popularity for several years." (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers)


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J.B. Colin, France, 1895

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J.B. Colin

"Customary even grain wood, and pretty backs. Strong tone and nice enough in a general way." (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers)


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J.B.Colin, France, 1909

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J.B. Colin



"Customary even grain wood, and pretty backs. Strong tone and nice enough in a general way." (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers)


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Albert Deblaye, France, 1926

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Albert
Deblaye
"Built violins of various modelling, graduated in excellence and price: Amati style (elegantly arched and red orange varnish); Lupot style (reddish-brown oil varnish shaded etc. to look old); Amati style (medium arching, one-piece back, and red orange varnish); Guarnerius style (highly-flamed maple, and beautiful golden yellow varnish); Ceruti style (shaded varnish); Stradivarian style (very elegant outline, and dark red-brown varnish); "Deblaye soloist model" (varnished full in modern style); "Deblaye artist model" (gorgeously-fine orange tinted varnish); Italian style (superfine in every department). Workmanship of irreproachable finish. Designs immaculate in beauty of curvature. Harmonical perfection attained in the attuning of the plates, and by an ingenious arrangement of the bass-bar. Tonal quality of excellent homogenial sonority and brilliancy, well-appreciated by many of the French symphony orchestra players. Woods especially chosen for acoustical properties as well as for prettiness." (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers)


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Amedee Dieudonne, France, 1938

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Amedee
Dieudonne


"Amedee Dominique Dieudonne: Born 1890. Pupil of Bazin. Worked for Darche at Brussels. Established at Mirecourt, 1924. Splendid hand-made replicas of ancient violins, faithfully depicting all familiar elements; rich and sheeny reddish yellow or bright red varnish." (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers) This violin is in excellent condition, possesses a rich, warm tone.


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Louis Dolling, Jr., Germany, 1901

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Louis
Dolling, Jr.


"Born 1860. Pupil of Otto. Worked at Leipzig and Breslau, 1877-1883. Modelling skillfully executed on the Cremona lines. Commercial instruments elevated to the highest standard of their class." (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers)


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Ch. J.B. Colin-Mezin Fils, France, 1932

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Ch. J.B.
Colin-Mezin
Fils


"...Won considerable success with his exceptional gifts of neat workmanship of violins, violas and 'cellos imitative of his father's style but at a more moderate price." (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers) Sound is similar to his father's style.


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Ch. J.B. Colin-Mezin Fils, Jr., France, 1907

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"...Won considerable success with his exceptional gifts of neat workmanship of violins, violas and 'cellos imitative of his father's style but at a more moderate price." (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers)


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

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"...Won considerable success with his exceptional gifts of neat workmanship of violins, violas and 'cellos imitative of his father's style but at a more moderate price." (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers)


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Gustave August Ficker, Germany, 1958

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Gustave
Ficker Violin



“Worked at Markneukirchen, 1924. Attractive Strad and Guarnerian modeling.” (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers)


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G. Fourier, France, c. 1900

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Worked at Paris, 1880-1912.


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W.K. Fuchs Workshop Violin, Germany, 1960

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Fuchs Workshop



From the W.K. Fuchs workshop in Germany.


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Friedrich Wilhelm Guthmann, Germany, 1816

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Guthmann Violin



“Worked at Klingenthal, 1800-1825.” (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers)


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Heinrich Heberlein, Germany, 1924

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Heinrich Heberlein




Heinrich Heberlein shop made violin made for The American Institute of Music as stated on the label.


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Heinrich Holste, Germany, 1928

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Holste Violin



"Born 1863. Established at Steinkirchen (Hannover), 1895-1925. Built over 600 violins, cellos and basses. Flawless workmanship. Full sounding tonal quality, very responsive." (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers)


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John Juzek, Czech, 1932

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John Juzek

"Guarnerian outline, sound-holes slightly elongated. Scrupulously cut Stradivarian scroll. Rather soft golden brown (with a touch of red) varnish. Bright and large tone." (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers)


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Herman Kiederle, Germany, 1960

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Herman Kiederle

From the workshop of Herman Kiederle.


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Alfred Lanini, America, 1953

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Alfred Lanini




American made, San Jose, California.


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Merighi Luigi, Italy, 1990

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Modern Italian Maker. Certificate from maker.


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Oscar Meinel, Germany, 1938

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Oscar C Meinel



A good specimen of the Meinel shop in Markneukirchen before the outbreak of the second world war.


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Alfred Meyer, Germany, 1938

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"Worked at Markneukirchen. Specialised in making "superior" trade cellos and double basses. Assisted by son, Alfred Kurt." (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers)


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Leon Mougenot, France, 1900

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"Worked at Markneukirchen. Specialised in making "superior" trade cellos and double basses. Assisted by son, Alfred Kurt." (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers)


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Leon Mougenot, France, 1924

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Leon Mougenot



"Worked at Markneukirchen. Specialised in making "superior" trade cellos and double basses. Assisted by son, Alfred Kurt." (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers)


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Leon Mougenot, France, 1925

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Leon Mougenot



"Worked at Markneukirchen. Specialised in making "superior" trade cellos and double basses. Assisted by son, Alfred Kurt." (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers)


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Benito Muccioli, Italy, 1989

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Benito Muccioli




Contemporary Italian maker. A wonderful sounding violin for the price.


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Charles Neveu, France, Late 19th Century

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Charles Neveu: "Born 1863. Worked at Paris, 1893-1905. Established in the Rue Manton-Duvenest. Acquired great structural dexterity together with a keen perception of that which is beautiful in the Cremonese work and successfully replicating it. Oil varnish rather splendidly applied." (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers)


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Vaclav Nosek

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Vaclav Nosek
"Born at Trest (popular summer resort in Moravia). Worked there 1927. Violins acclaimed as representing the greatest advancement in violin construction since the days of the Cremona makers. Built correctly on the usual scientific principles. Italian breast wood, carefully chosen for its "singing qualities" -- backs of the prettiest material. Discoverer of a special oil varnish which has materially assisted him "in solving the problem of old Italian tone". Asserted that "these new era violins, without any development, answer the most exacting requirements in evenness, brilliance, quantity and quality of tone colour". Endorsed by Sevcik, Koian and other Bohemian virtuosi, also gold medals at various Expositions." (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers)

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Copy of Enrico Orselli, 1910s

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Copy of
Enrico Orselli




This is a copy of Enrico Orselli. It has a good rich, bright tone.


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John Madison Painter, America, 1950

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John Madison
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John Madison Painter: American made violin, Georgia.


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Ugo Ravasio, France, 1980

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Ugo Ravasio




Contemporary maker, considered an expert of Gasparo da Salo.


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Ernst Heinrich Roth, Germany, 1923

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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)


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Ernst Heinrich Roth, Germany, 1924

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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)


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Ernst Heinrich Roth, Germany, 1928

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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 hightly. Named "Violins for the Artist". (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers)


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Ernst Heinrich Roth, Germany, 1928

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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 hightly. Named "Violins for the Artist". (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers)


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Ernst Heinrich Roth, Germany, 1950s

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"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 hightly. Named "Violins for the Artist". (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers)


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Ernst Heinrich Roth, Germany, 1998

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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 hightly. Named "Violins for the Artist". (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers)  This modern violin is from the workshop owned and operated by the grandson of Roth.


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Roman Teller, Germany

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Roman Teller



Very famous German Shop, well known for making intermediate to advanced instruments. Roman Teller is as well known in the violin world as Roth or Heberlein. This violin possesses a big, even sound.


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Roman Teller, Germany, 1970

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Roman Teller
Very famous German Shop, well known for making intermediate to advanced instruments. Roman Teller is as well known in the violin world as Roth or Heberlein.

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Szymon Bafia Zakopane, Poland

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Szymon Bafia
Zakopane




Contemporary Maker.


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