{"title":"$5,000-$9,999","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"contemporary-american-viola-by-john-vincent-importuno-1998","title":"A Contemporary American Viola by John Vincent Importuno, 1998. 16 1\/2”","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFeaturing a back length of 418mm, or just under 16 1\/2,” and comfortably sloped shoulders, with an upper bout of 190mm, this viola is as easy to navigate as it is a delight to play; with a deep baritone voice offering a pleasing resistance for broad, round sound. Boxwood fittings with white pips and collars, matching button, and fret on the decorated tailpiece (120mm), with mammoth ivory saddles, and ebony inlay to the lower rib, and a Hill style Guarneri chinrest with black brackets. Setup with Evah Pirazzi Gold strings, with a Spirocore Tungsten C string. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eImportuno “studied and worked side by side with Master Luthiers Robert Benedetto and John Buscarino. He also served an apprenticeship under William T. Walls, Master Violin Maker and Restorer, who taught him the fine points of restoration. It was Wall's teaching that inspired John to dedicate himself to the mastery of his craft. Each Importuno Violin is hand-crafted from the finest aged European tone woods such as select Spruce and highly figured and well-seasoned Maple. The hand-crafted varnish is based on Old World recipes and made from Baltic Amber which is oil based and uses several different resins to add luster and life to his instruments.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBack length: 418mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eUpper bout: 190mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLower bout: 244mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eString length: 381mm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cohen Violins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37624518869191,"sku":"VLA0001","price":8300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/7504\/7879\/products\/FF6F7103-AB79-463B-8088-4699B8BF56DF.jpg?v=1607411395"},{"product_id":"a-hungarian-violin-by-roberto-andreas-bachias-2012","title":"A Hungarian Violin by Roberto Andreas Bachias, 2012","description":"\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/f2TL2q40its?autoplay=0\u0026amp;fs=0\u0026amp;iv_load_policy=3\u0026amp;showinfo=0\u0026amp;rel=0\u0026amp;cc_load_policy=0\u0026amp;start=0\u0026amp;end=0\u0026amp;origin=https:\/\/youtubeembedcode.com\" type=\"text\/html\" height=\"443\" width=\"788.54\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u0026amp;amp;lt;div\u0026amp;amp;gt;\u0026amp;amp;lt;small\u0026amp;amp;gt;\u0026amp;amp;lt;a href=\"https:\/\/youtubeembedcode.com\/nl\/\"\u0026amp;amp;gt;youtubeembedcode nl\u0026amp;amp;lt;\/a\u0026amp;amp;gt;\u0026amp;amp;lt;\/small\u0026amp;amp;gt;\u0026amp;amp;lt;\/div\u0026amp;amp;gt;\n\u0026amp;amp;lt;div\u0026amp;amp;gt;\u0026amp;amp;lt;small\u0026amp;amp;gt;\u0026amp;amp;lt;a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartmenus.org\/\"\u0026amp;amp;gt;Ultimate Web traffic\u0026amp;amp;lt;\/a\u0026amp;amp;gt;\u0026amp;amp;lt;\/small\u0026amp;amp;gt;\u0026amp;amp;lt;\/div\u0026amp;amp;gt;\u003c\/iframe\u003e A violin after Pietro Guarnerius, crafted by Andreas Roberto Bachias in Hungary, 2012. The pattern features generous arching, lending the soundbox more resonating airspace and ultimately resulting in a richly colorful, highly lyrical sound, with a punchy sort of brilliance in response to sharp attacks. Demonstrating clean, aesthetic work, albeit with a softer varnish which has already become somewhat distressed. Available for trial and freshly setup with a French Aubert bridge, high quality rosewood fittings with unstained boxwood accents, and a set of Spirocore strings with an Oliv gold E. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRomanian-Hungarian luthier, Andreas Roberto Bachias was born on the 28th of September 1980 in Szaszregen, Romania. He became acquainted with instrument making at a very early age because his mother worked at an instrument factory in town, and started vocational studies after finishing elementary school. After a year, he became his mother’s student and assistant at the factory. He passed his vocational exam as a violin maker in 1998 and worked in another factory in Vivarius for three years before moving to Hungary in 2002. He worked in several shops, building instruments, furniture, and performing restorations before ultimately enrolling in the violin making school at the Franz Liszt Academy of Music, from which he graduated in 2007. Today, he works in Budapest, alongside and with his former professor, the youngest member of the the Konya family, Lajos Konya JR.","brand":"Cohen Violins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37660604301511,"sku":"VLN0003","price":5650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/7504\/7879\/products\/D678C091-13E8-4EFF-98A5-6074A41B91B8.jpg?v=1606436230"},{"product_id":"a-powerful-bohemian-violin-first-quarter-19th-century","title":"A Powerful Bohemian Violin, First Quarter 19th Century","description":"\u003ciframe frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" marginheight=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" width=\"788.54\" height=\"443\" type=\"text\/html\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0tDlmQBvFnQ?autoplay=0\u0026amp;fs=0\u0026amp;iv_load_policy=3\u0026amp;showinfo=0\u0026amp;rel=0\u0026amp;cc_load_policy=0\u0026amp;start=0\u0026amp;end=0\u0026amp;origin=https:\/\/youtubeembedcode.com\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003csmall\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtubeembedcode.com\/nl\/\"\u003eyoutubeembedcode.com\/nl\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003csmall\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jubler.org\/\"\u003eultimate Web Traffic\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBreathing life back into old fiddles is one of my favorite parts of this job. With a back length of exactly 356mm, the corresponding proportions and scale are simply textbook.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis time weathered violin boasts an impressive natural patina and a glowing aesthetic, fitting for its approximated 200 years of age; first quarter of the 19th century, clearly Bohemian work with a few flairs that intone a connection to Fussen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRestored, fully updated, and tonally adjusted, complete with an extra lightweight carved out ebony tailpiece, titanium tailgut, titanium hill-style tuner, a new nut and freshly dressed fingerboard, a lightweight ebony chinrest, a new set of high quality ebony pegs, a bridge tuned to the plates, a new soundpost, and finished with a new set of Evah Pirazzi strings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe violin boasts a voice which is at once both open and powerful, with remarkable clarity, a mature character, and clear ringing overtones which richly color the sound. Well balanced across the registers, without any wolf tones, nor weak notes. I would highly recommend this instrument without any reservations to any professional looking for an extra edge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cohen Violins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37660681601223,"sku":"VLN0005","price":8500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/7504\/7879\/products\/67C15757-AC33-4F26-A5CC-6A873C2C24EC.jpg?v=1606438033"},{"product_id":"a-stefan-petrov-superior-viola-guadagnini-model-15-3-4","title":"A Stefan Petrov Superior Viola, Guadagnini Model 15 3\/4”","description":"\u003cp\u003e“Our viola making process begins with the selection of well-aged high-quality tonewood. Our makers then take the best of the time-honored viola making traditions of Europe in order to handcraft a fine single maker viola that is sure to please. Our gift is our ability to consistently craft instruments that look and sound great while being very responsive and extremely playable. This enables players to do things with their instruments that they could only do with instruments at much higher price points.” \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e“This viola is no exception; it is hand-crafted, using select tone woods that are chosen for their sonic qualities. The hand-rubbed oil varnish gives finish to an instrument that looks as good as it sounds.”\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e400mm.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Inventory Trade","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37671119913159,"sku":"VLA0014","price":5600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/7504\/7879\/products\/image_64ced193-4707-425c-81cf-dcbb18c04ab8.jpg?v=1620402708"},{"product_id":"a-modern-american-brescian-inspired-violin-by-edward-ryan-miller","title":"A Brescian Inspired American Violin by Edward Ryan Miller, 2016","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" marginheight=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" width=\"788.54\" height=\"443\" type=\"text\/html\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JjKRdDgCUnU?autoplay=0\u0026amp;fs=0\u0026amp;iv_load_policy=3\u0026amp;showinfo=0\u0026amp;rel=0\u0026amp;cc_load_policy=0\u0026amp;start=0\u0026amp;end=0\u0026amp;origin=https:\/\/youtubeembedcode.com\"\u003e\u0026amp;lt;div\u0026amp;gt;\u0026amp;lt;small\u0026amp;gt;\u0026amp;lt;a href=\"https:\/\/youtubeembedcode.com\/de\/\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/youtubeembedcode.com\/de\/\"\u0026amp;gt;youtubeembedcode.com\/de\/\u0026amp;lt;\/a\u0026amp;gt;\u0026amp;lt;\/small\u0026amp;gt;\u0026amp;lt;\/div\u0026amp;gt;\u0026amp;lt;div\u0026amp;gt;\u0026amp;lt;small\u0026amp;gt;\u0026amp;lt;a href=\"https:\/\/www.jubler.org\/\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.jubler.org\/\"\u0026amp;gt;ultimate Web Traffic\u0026amp;lt;\/a\u0026amp;gt;\u0026amp;lt;\/small\u0026amp;gt;\u0026amp;lt;\/div\u0026amp;gt;\n\n\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Edward Ryan Miller began making violins in 2012 under the tutelage of Nicolas Stephen Frirsz, a gold medal award winning Fifth Generation Master from Hungary. As an accomplished artist and lover of classical music, Ryan took an interest in violins as a way to work in a three dimensional space. Under Frirsz he built a foundation for both craftsmanship and aesthetic, developing a style of his own. Ryan’s instruments are striking in appearance and possess a soulful darker low end tone yet a bright clear higher register.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing a deep brown and heavily antiqued aesthetic with characteristically Brescian inspired stylings at a truly reasonable price for a contemporary American violin maker, this violin boasts a voice with every bit as much character as you would hope from its appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cohen Violins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37732138156231,"sku":"VLN0031","price":8800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/7504\/7879\/products\/A8CE369E-1FA3-46C8-A42A-BA2CEA8D8F0E.jpg?v=1607767944"},{"product_id":"a-modern-brescian-inspired-viola-by-american-maker-edward-ryan-miller-in-2016-16-1-4","title":"A Brescian Inspired American Viola Edward Ryan Miller, 2016. 16 1\/4”","description":"\u003cp\u003eEdward Ryan Miller began making violins in 2012 under the tutelage of Nicolas Stephen Frirsz, a gold medal award winning Fifth Generation Master from Hungary. As an accomplished artist and lover of classical music, Ryan took an interest in violins as a way to work in a three dimensional space. Under Frirsz he built a foundation for both craftsmanship and aesthetic, developing a style of his own. Ryan’s instruments are striking in appearance and possess a soulful darker low end tone yet a bright clear higher register.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cohen Violins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37732171514055,"sku":"VLA0015","price":9000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/7504\/7879\/products\/79660D81-5B8A-4CCF-A0DE-F16CE0BA8B91.jpg?v=1607767576"},{"product_id":"an-english-viola-by-bryan-maynard-1979-16-1-2","title":"An English Viola By Bryan Maynard, 1979. 16 1\/2.”","description":"\u003cp\u003eA good English viola of an Amatese pattern and concise craftsmanship bearing its makers label, Bryan Maynard - 1979, a time when he both resided and worked in York; featuring a delightfully translucent golden hued varnish and choice materials, with a two piece back of medium flame and even, medium grained spruce for the top. Equipped with Evah Pirazzi strings and demonstrating a woody tenor quality with admirable depth, resistance, and malleability to its voice. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetailed Measurements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength of Back: 419mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eString Length:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpper Bout:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLower Bout:\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cohen Violins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40915747897543,"sku":"VLA0029","price":9500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/7504\/7879\/products\/image_5c185e40-501c-4163-989a-ac9b6636d810.jpg?v=1631601884"},{"product_id":"french-duiffoprugar-violin-made-for-jtl-c-1890-s","title":"French Duiffoprugar Violin; Made for JTL, c. 1890’s.","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gXa41zFECks?\u0026amp;theme=dark\u0026amp;autohide=2\" height=\"294\" width=\"500\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003eGasparo Duiffopruggar (1514 – c. 1570)[1] is the name given to instrument maker Kaspar Tieffenbrucker. Duiffopruggar is believed to have been born near Füssen in Bavaria, Germany, and had moved to Lyon, France, where he did most of his work, by 1553. He was one of the first to produce the violin in its modern form.[2]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuiffopruggar instruments are rare and tend to be of the viol family. Most instruments bearing his labels are imagined reproductions of his instruments. The best examples come from the workshop of the Parisian violin-maker, Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume. They were made for Vuillaume by Honoré Derazey ((1794–1883)) and sold to the public to supply the demand for older instruments. These instruments can be distinguished from the originals, however, by discrepancies in the labels of the violin, and more importantly, the workmanship and type of the instrument.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause no violin has ever been actually discovered to have been made by Tieffenbrucker, the current belief is that \"Duiffopruggar\" never actually made any violins, but rather that he made almost only lutes and sold different instruments of other makers, and his name was used to sell instruments made for Vuillaume, and to some extent, J.T.L. This violin is of the latter sort, representing the higher end trade production made for or by the atelier of Jerome Thibouville Lamy; ofreed largely in response to the wild success of Vuillaume’s models. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis violin represents the higher end of Mirecourt’s typical trade production, with characteristically French tonewoods, clean lines, and tasteful antiquing to the varnish. However, the large and yet somehow still delicate, idiosyncratic f holes and the inlay to the bottom of the back set this violin apart. Having said that, there are many other commercial instruments from France, Germany, and the Czech Republic which copy these stylings, although less successfully when considering the overall quality of those instruments in comparison. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis violin boasts a clear and powerful voice with both tremendous projection and sensitivity to the most subtle change in bow strokes, speed, and weight. It is an admirable instrument which performs well above its price and features a hollowed out ebony tailpiece, with titanium tail gut and tuner, and vision strings. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cohen Violins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41652850360519,"sku":"VLN0074","price":7000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/7504\/7879\/products\/image_547bad4b-588b-43cb-aa9a-5fc0e6f9dd6b.jpg?v=1642536673"},{"product_id":"an-early-19th-century-violin-by-friedrich-august-glass","title":"An Early 19th Century German Violin By Friedrich August Glass.","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ayXrRxbhLZc?\u0026amp;theme=dark\u0026amp;autohide=2\" height=\"294\" width=\"500\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003eWilliam Henley dictates that Friedrich August Glass (Fl. 1790-1860) was “a man bent on improving the often imperfect types issuing from Saxonian hands.” F.A.G. worked in Klingenthal from as early as 1790 and bore a son by the same name who also produced instruments during the same era, albeit more commercially. There are also many later 19th century copies that have little to do with either maker: trade instruments which yield generally unfortunate associations. Rather, F.A.G’s work was superb; stylistic, distinctive, and often following a more Tyrolese aesthetic, for which the craftmsmanship won a gold medal in England and earned comparisons to highly esteemed Italian makers of the time. His instruments have sold for as much as $8,000.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular F.A.G. violin has just emerged from restoration and is now available for audition and trial; featuring a delicate scroll, grafted, bushed, and otherwise in stellar condition, with no damages to speak of other than those to the table. All repairs are stable, with a patch in place - priced commensurately, and boasting tonal qualities usually attributed to more expensive instruments. Suitable for a professional on a limited budget.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Cohen Violins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42182476366023,"sku":"VLN0088","price":6500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/7504\/7879\/products\/image_bc158629-9ba4-4823-a7da-6b43037459ee.jpg?v=1659655880"},{"product_id":"an-early-19th-c-mittenwald-violin-attributed-to-josef-sailor-1824","title":"An Early 19th C. 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Though examples of Sailor’s work are far and few between, his work is noted to be elegant, refined, and more similar to that of the better worksmen of the Hornsteiner family, which can certainly be said for this violin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe choice of tonewoods is excellent, with a characteristically translucent red varnish that elevates the overall aesthetic and demonstrates very little wear for its age. The back features a tightly flamed maple, matchbooked in two pieces, with more plain selections for the ribs and head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe instrument presents in excitingly well preserved condition, and has recently been the beneficiary of a new neck, upon which the scroll is grafted. It’s restoration also saw the replacement of the bass bar to modern specification to great result. 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And, of course, a beautiful one-piece back of tight irregular flame, with matching selections for the ribs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eLOB: 359mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eLON: 125mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBody Stop: 194mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cohen Violins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42412053921991,"sku":"VLN0095","price":5850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/7504\/7879\/files\/BB7E82EA-EB9D-4D05-9DF3-D4F14C5E4774.jpg?v=1701074696"},{"product_id":"circa-1800-1810-carl-friedrich-glass-violin","title":"Circa 1800 Carl Friedrich Glass Violin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/E9-iimvL-5M?\u0026amp;theme=dark\u0026amp;autohide=2\" height=\"294\" width=\"500\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\nCarl Friedrich Glass (Fl. 1791-1810) was a German maker from Klingenthal, Saxony who belongs to a group of makers often referred to as Hopf School. Having said that, this is more true of his earlier work, which was decidedly more crude than his later fabrications, often built on the back and typically without linings or purfling. His later work was demonstrates more finesse, presenting with flatter arching and built upon a Stradivari inspired form. This violin likely dates close to 1800, making it some 220 years old, and already demonstrates finer craftsmanship and more meticulous detail work, with flatter arching, but not yet reminiscent of Stradivari in any meaningful way. It is fully lined and has four corner blocks, with a one piece back and well selected spruce for the table, with the golden yellow varnish that permeated German violin making of the area in that era; presenting in excitingly well preserved condition and what I hesitate to but can’t help calling an absolutely scrumptious patina and delightfully idiosyncratic volutes to the scroll. \n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cohen Violins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42499562438855,"sku":"VLN0100","price":8850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/7504\/7879\/files\/64E8EA84-A6C8-4935-B717-15D19B8065F7.jpg?v=1782714778"},{"product_id":"gdg-violin-by-zhen-jie-zhao-in-beijing-2017","title":"GDG Violin By Zhen Jie Zhao in Beijing, 2017.","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/x78DEXicLzQ?autoplay=0\u0026amp;fs=0\u0026amp;iv_load_policy=3\u0026amp;showinfo=0\u0026amp;rel=0\u0026amp;cc_load_policy=0\u0026amp;start=0\u0026amp;end=0\u0026amp;origin=https:\/\/youtubeembedcode.com\" type=\"text\/html\" height=\"443\" width=\"788.54\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u0026amp;amp;lt;div\u0026amp;amp;gt;\u0026amp;amp;lt;small\u0026amp;amp;gt;\u0026amp;amp;lt;a href=\"https:\/\/youtubeembedcode.com\/en\"\u0026amp;amp;gt;youtubeembedcode.com\/en\/\u0026amp;amp;lt;\/a\u0026amp;amp;gt;\u0026amp;amp;lt;\/small\u0026amp;amp;gt;\u0026amp;amp;lt;\/div\u0026amp;amp;gt;\u0026amp;amp;lt;div\u0026amp;amp;gt;\u0026amp;amp;lt;small\u0026amp;amp;gt;\u0026amp;amp;lt;a href=\"https:\/\/bästa-snabblån.se\/\"\u0026amp;amp;gt;bästa snabblån utan uc\u0026amp;amp;lt;\/a\u0026amp;amp;gt;\u0026amp;amp;lt;\/small\u0026amp;amp;gt;\u0026amp;amp;lt;\/div\u0026amp;amp;gt;\u003c\/iframe\u003eZhen Jie Zhao is the master craftsman presiding over the fifteen luthiers of Cedar Violins in Beijing, China. The workshop produces instruments ranging from just under $1,000 to Zhao’s personal works, which command prices in the $7,000-$10,000 range. This Guarneri Del Gesu inspired violin by Zhao was crafted in 2017 and boasts both a comfortable back length of 352mm and attractive choices for tonewoods; the two piece back of tight irregular flame, with matching ribs and a simpler headstock, even medium grained spruce, all finished with a highly translucent, carefully shaded and tastefully antiqued varnish with light craquelure. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cohen Violins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43135984795847,"sku":"VLN0117","price":8000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/7504\/7879\/files\/9F0DA27C-C975-4EDD-9629-C7A58918166C.jpg?v=1701074859"},{"product_id":"a-20th-century-french-violin-from-the-workshops-of-jerome-thibouville-lamy","title":"A 20th Century French Violin From The Workshops of Jerome Thibouville Lamy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/aDciXoGSVU4?autoplay=0\u0026amp;fs=0\u0026amp;iv_load_policy=3\u0026amp;showinfo=0\u0026amp;rel=0\u0026amp;cc_load_policy=0\u0026amp;start=0\u0026amp;end=0\u0026amp;origin=https:\/\/youtubeembedcode.com\" type=\"text\/html\" height=\"443\" width=\"788.54\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u0026amp;amp;lt;div\u0026amp;amp;gt;\u0026amp;amp;lt;small\u0026amp;amp;gt;\u0026amp;amp;lt;a href=\"https:\/\/youtubeembedcode.com\/pl\/\"\u0026amp;amp;gt;youtubeembedcode.com\/pl\/\u0026amp;amp;lt;\/a\u0026amp;amp;gt;\u0026amp;amp;lt;\/small\u0026amp;amp;gt;\u0026amp;amp;lt;\/div\u0026amp;amp;gt;\u0026amp;amp;lt;div\u0026amp;amp;gt;\u0026amp;amp;lt;small\u0026amp;amp;gt;\u0026amp;amp;lt;a href=\"https:\/\/snabblån-direkt.se\/\"\u0026amp;amp;gt;sms lån direkt utbetalning natt\u0026amp;amp;lt;\/a\u0026amp;amp;gt;\u0026amp;amp;lt;\/small\u0026amp;amp;gt;\u0026amp;amp;lt;\/div\u0026amp;amp;gt;\u003c\/iframe\u003eThere are but a few firms who one might claim have contributed to and shaped our industry as much as that of JTL, a powerhouse of craftsmanship operating from 1857-1968, which produced as many as 150,000 instruments, bows, and other products yearly at its height and employed over 1000 craftsmen. Their extensive catalogue and collections serviced every niche of the classical music industry, ranging from commercial instruments a child might start their musical journey on to definitive works still honored and sought after today by performers and collectors alike, as well as everything you could imagine in between.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis clean 20th century French violin from the Mirecourt workshops of Jerome Thibouville Lamy bears their original label in its belly and boasts both more refined craftsmanship and commendable choice of tonewoods. The back, in two pieces of tight irregular flame, with matching ribs but plain headstock; the table, of tight even grained spruce. Like many French violins of this ouvre, the dimensions are somewhat larger - the back measures in at a length of 362mm, which is not uncommon, and lends the instrument a depth of color and broadness in sound that still demonstrates both punch and sizzle without the characteristic French nasality that one might shy away from. It retains its original pegs in good working order, matching 112mm rosewood tailpiece with an ebony saddle, and a Hill style titanium tuner from Strad pet, with a freshly fitted bridge, dominant strings with a gold label “E” and ebony chinrest. Altogether, in fantastic condition and quite competitive for its price.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cohen Violins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43146927767751,"sku":"VLN0118","price":7000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/7504\/7879\/files\/image_58bded2e-59c8-40d5-88bb-f68172a17168.jpg?v=1687306703"},{"product_id":"a-beautiful-french-violin-after-vuillaume-from-laberte-and-for-chapuis","title":"A Beautiful French Violin After Vuillaume From Laberte And For Chapuis.","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/03O1thw67fw?autoplay=0\u0026amp;fs=0\u0026amp;iv_load_policy=3\u0026amp;showinfo=0\u0026amp;rel=0\u0026amp;cc_load_policy=0\u0026amp;start=0\u0026amp;end=0\u0026amp;origin=https:\/\/youtubeembedcode.com\" type=\"text\/html\" height=\"443\" width=\"788.54\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u0026amp;amp;lt;div\u0026amp;amp;gt;\u0026amp;amp;lt;small\u0026amp;amp;gt;\u0026amp;amp;lt;a href=\"https:\/\/youtubeembedcode.com\/en\"\u0026amp;amp;gt;youtubeembedcode.com\/en\/\u0026amp;amp;lt;\/a\u0026amp;amp;gt;\u0026amp;amp;lt;\/small\u0026amp;amp;gt;\u0026amp;amp;lt;\/div\u0026amp;amp;gt;\u0026amp;amp;lt;div\u0026amp;amp;gt;\u0026amp;amp;lt;small\u0026amp;amp;gt;\u0026amp;amp;lt;a href=\"https:\/\/uuc.nu\/\"\u0026amp;amp;gt;https:\/\/uuc.nu\/\u0026amp;amp;lt;\/a\u0026amp;amp;gt;\u0026amp;amp;lt;\/small\u0026amp;amp;gt;\u0026amp;amp;lt;\/div\u0026amp;amp;gt;\u003c\/iframe\u003eStriking figurations of tight irregular flame, match-booked for a back of 361mm, with wider, wavier selections of maple for the sides and scroll, and a scintillating specimen of spruce for the top. Golden honey colored varnish of admirable translucence and tastefully light antiquing. Altogether, presenting in very good condition, less minor signs of wear commensurate with its age and dating to the second quarter of the 20th century. An exciting example of higher end trade instruments from the production of Laberte, bearing two interior labels: “Modele Apres Jean Baptist’s Vuillaume a Paris” and “M. Chapuis a Lyon.” The latter, for whom it was made for resale.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMarc André Joseph Laberte (1880 - 1963) inherited the family workshop founded by his father, Pierre Alexis Laberte and Maurice-Emile Laberte in 1876. Although records indicate that he was actively involved as both a luthier and bow maker as early as 1911, he would inherit the leadership role at the firm only a few years later in 1915. Under his leadership the firm flourished and grew, collecting and producing both master instruments and renowned craftsman such as Gerorge Apparut, Charles Brugère, and Camille Poirson, to name a few. In 1919, he had successfully managed a merger with Fourier Magnié to establish Laberte-Humbert Frères, Fourier Magnié Réunis, which employed over 300 tradesman by the following year. André Emile Philippe Laberte would pick up his fathers mantle as the fifth generation luthier to manage the company but struggled to maintain production, distribution, and further diversification through the turmoil of WWII.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHigher end trade fiddles from the upper echelon of Mirecourt making firms of the first half of the 20th century are increasingly in demand as competitive alternatives to the more expensive Chinese and contemporary Bulgarian instruments prevalent through the market today; priced still significantly lower than well regarded modern makers and offering a tradition in craftsmanship and performance spanning over a centennial now and some generations of dedicated musicians. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vichy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43210478878919,"sku":"VLN0127","price":8000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/7504\/7879\/files\/0E9669C3-E00B-4929-B8FC-928839265000.jpg?v=1701163363"},{"product_id":"untitled-aug24_03-24","title":"A Powerful German Viola, Circa 1890-1900. 15.5”","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFormerly the property of a prominent Atlanta violist who passed almost 20 years ago, this powerful German viola had been configured with a classical setup for baroque use. Freshly fitted with a contemporary setup, it is now available for audition and trial for the first time in more than two decades. High-end trade work from Germany dating to approximately 1890-1900; boasting attractive choice in tone woods and similar varnish treatment to the Mittenwald violas with Hornsteiner fascimile labels. Though, the scroll clearly differs and the purfling is somewhat more elegant, with a wider ‘white’ of what appears to be walnut. It presents in good condition, less two cracks to the lower treble bout which were repaired by Voss in Atlanta. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis viola easily produces a remarkably rich and well defined core, offering a powerful voice which belies its smaller size\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003ecapable of competing against both larger instruments and those valued significantly higher. Simply impressive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDetailed Measurements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eLOB: 392 mm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSL: 362 mm or 14 1\/4.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eUB: 187 mm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eLB 228mm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Walk-in Purchase","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43335017300167,"sku":"VLA0059","price":8000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/7504\/7879\/files\/E5BF0E7E-A321-4756-994B-D87A31F717F8.jpg?v=1701075202"},{"product_id":"untitled-oct16_22-26","title":"A 20th Century French Violin  From Laberte, Guadagnini Model.","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMarc André Joseph Laberte (1880 - 1963) inherited the family workshop founded by his father, Pierre Alexis Laberte and Maurice-Emile Laberte in 1876. Although records indicate that he was actively involved as both a luthier and bow maker as early as 1911, he would inherit the leadership role at the firm only a few years later in 1915. Under his leadership the firm flourished and grew, collecting and producing both master instruments and renowned craftsman such as Gerorge Apparut, Charles Brugère, and Camille Poirson, to name a few. In 1919, he had successfully managed a merger with Fourier Magnié to establish Laberte-Humbert Frères, Fourier Magnié Réunis, which employed over 300 tradesman by the following year. André Emile Philippe Laberte would pick up his fathers mantle as the fifth generation luthier to manage the company but struggled to maintain production, distribution, and further diversification through the turmoil of WWII.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHigher end trade fiddles from the upper echelon of Mirecourt making firms of the first half of the 20th century are increasingly in demand as competitive alternatives to the more expensive Chinese and contemporary Bulgarian instruments prevalent through the market today; priced still significantly lower than well regarded modern makers and offering a tradition in craftsmanship and performance spanning over a centennial now and some generations of dedicated musicians. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAscribed after Guadagnini and boasting an attractive back length of 355mm, with wide but tight flamed maple of matching selection for the back, ribs, and head, with even grained spruce for the top. Finished in the pre-war burnt orange color that we have become accustomed to seeing on the higher end production left un-antiqued. Modern Rosewood fittings to accompany the original pegs, still in good working order, with a fresh setup which results in a pleasing voice that is at once warm, woody, but demonstrating both precision and flexibility. Rather good condition, save some minor distress to the varnish and a repair to the button, for which it has been priced accordingly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vichy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43431128039623,"sku":"VLN0147","price":5850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/7504\/7879\/files\/F154F8B5-8DC1-4501-A5FF-0C6DB81B74DE.jpg?v=1701074151"},{"product_id":"a-modern-american-violin-by-aaron-work-2021","title":"A Modern American Violin by Aaron Work, 2021.","description":"\u0026gt;\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/S_WNyjlZKxs\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; fullscreen\" absolute top:=\"\" left:=\"\" width:=\"\" height:=\"\"\u003e\u003csmall\u003ePowered by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/embed.tube\/embed-code-generator\/youtube\/\"\u003eyoutube embed video\u003c\/a\u003e generator\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn aesthetically pleasing modern American violin from Indiana, Pennsylvania by the hand of Aaron Work, with a back length of exactly 356mm. This pandemic era violin from 2021 features attractive wood choice and a tastefully antiqued varnish of commendable depth and transparency - full of personality and deeply textured, both in voice and appearance, with stylized f holes and a well executed scroll that evokes the modern Italian school. Recommended for the advancing musician and the collegiate level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAaron Work spent his early years playing American folk and classical music and eventually went into carpentry under the guidance of his father, Richard Work. After years of acquiring tool skills during the day and honing his music skills at night, he began studying luthiery in 2016 under Robert H. Gordon III, second generation violin maker of Belsano, Pa, where his training included instrument and bow repair as well as the old world techniques of violin making. Aaron builds handmade, unique instruments in his private studio in Indiana, Pa.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Inventory Trade","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43465455042759,"sku":"VLN0148","price":7000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/7504\/7879\/files\/A9E221F0-8235-4995-9B25-280957CEE072.jpg?v=1701074550"},{"product_id":"untitled-nov23_19-32","title":"A 1741 Guarneri Copy From Ernst Heinrich Roth, Circa 1902-1919.","description":"\u0026gt;\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/W0WZ7LQtpx0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; fullscreen\" absolute top:=\"\" left:=\"\" width:=\"\" height:=\"\"\u003e\u003csmall\u003ePowered by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/embed.tube\/embed-code-generator\/youtube\/\"\u003eyoutube embed video\u003c\/a\u003e generator\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThere are few places in the world with a historic tradition of violin making as long and rich as the Saxon town of Markneukirchen, stretching back to the mid 17th century and to the formation of the first associated guilds. In the same way that Chinese instruments have flooded the marketplace today and set a standard for entry level commercial instruments, 19th century making in Markneukirchen flourished and fueled the expansion of the classical music industry. By the end of the 19th century, Markneukirchen alone produced upwards of two hundred thousand violins for worldwide export annually, half of which were bound for the United States. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eErnst Heinrich Roth I (1877-1948) was well versed as a musician and studied under several violin makers across Europe, including his father, Gustav Robert Roth, who established the family workshop in 1873. In 1902 at the age of 25 he started his own firm with his cousin, Gustav August Ficker and was producing 13 grades of violins just two decades later. Roth spent a year in Cremona in 1920, ushering in a new era of refinement in not only his personal production, but that of the shop, a period which extended until 1933 when political tensions and conscriptions divided his shop. The shop would close as a result of WWII and relocate to Bubenruth, resuming production in 1954. The instruments from 1921 through 1932 are considered the most desirable but it is widely accepted that the higher end productions from the firm prior to that were made entirely by his hand alone. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe 1741 Guarneri was specifically referred to as “The Vieuxtemps” from 1921, which the internal label does not indicate - this and the absence of a firebrand and serial number indicate the violin was made between 1902 and 1919. This was the “highest level” Guarneri copy they produced. This example, though undated, features unmistakable craftsmanship and beautifully selected tonewoods. In particular, the striking one-piece back of 357mm with matching ribs. It remains in good condition, less some pitting and varnish wear commensurate with over 100 years of use, with no cracks save for a small chip to the outermost volute on the treble side of the scroll.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ethe sound is colorful, but clear, with supple resistance - flexible enough to perform great dynamic contrast with immediate response and gratifying complexity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cohen Violins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43543902650567,"sku":"VLN0150","price":9300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/7504\/7879\/files\/56D176BA-AE9C-4403-A485-73B8F99E813F.jpg?v=1701164150"},{"product_id":"a-mid-century-violin-by-ottomar-hausmann-mittenwald","title":"A Mid Century Violin By Ottomar Hausmann, Mittenwald.","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Native of Bohemian Schonbach, Ottomar Hausmann was displaced by World War II and arrived in Mittenwald as a refugee in 1946, where he quickly assimilated and adopted their time honored traditions of craftsmanship. Using easily recognizable materials from the Karwendel mountains, this mid century violin follows his most successful template, a Guarneri model. Though it bears his brandstamp both to the back and in the belly, his signature label is not present, suggesting it was probably made very soon after he settled in Mittenwald. The violin is immediately recognizable and a highly characteristic example of Hausmann’ as work but features a deeper red varnish than the golden orange oil varnish he adopted by the late 50’s. Recently acquired from the estate of a violinist who performed in the USO, New York Philharmonic, and the Philadelphia Orchestra, the instrument presents in good condition save for a repaired wing crack to the bass side f-hole and some varnish wear consistent with its age and use. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Consignment","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43641046597831,"sku":"VLN0156","price":5950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/7504\/7879\/files\/FullSizeRender_fca71a31-ae4b-48cf-b25f-f2bd35b37fd7.jpg?v=1737449687"},{"product_id":"mid-19th-century-mittenwald-viola-from-neuner-hornsteiner-15-1-8","title":"Mid 19th Century Mittenwald Viola From Neuner \u0026 Hornsteiner. 15 3\/16”","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Neuner \u0026amp; Hornsteiner firm was founded early in the 19th century and grew to employ over 200 craftsmen under the direction of Ludwig Neuner (1840-1897). Ludwig Neuner studied in Berlin and Munich before spending seven years working for J.B. Vuillaume. He assumed the helm of the Neuner and Hornsteiner workshop in Mittenwald in 1884. The partnership between the two families, listing 14 and 31 members in the violin making guild respectively, began with Mathias Neuner (fl. 1795-1930). the shop also employed members of the Seitz or Seiz family, including Ferdinand and Anton, the latter of which worked as foreman of the workshop through the 40’s; the younger of the two, Ferdinand, worked until 1957. This mid 19th century viola from the Neuner \u0026amp; Hornsteiner workshop demonstrates characteristics and clear influence from this era of the shops’ production, dating it somewhere from the mid 1840’s to perhaps 1860 at the latest. It presents in good condition overall, with some fading to the varnish on the table and no repairs to speak of save for minor wear commensurate with its age. 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It presents in altogether good condition, save for two small (repaired) ascending wing cracks at the f holes and significant wear to the upper treble back edge from a lifetime of consistent use. 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He learned not only violin and bow making from Bausch in Leipzig and Heinrich Knopf in Berlin but also how to establish a process to comlete work quickly and with consistency. In 1855, He established the Lowendall Star Works in Berlin, producing voluminous numbers of instruments for export before reaching 20 years of age. In 1867, he established a branch in the United States and in 1873 he expanded into Dresden, from which point he also marketed tone-wood and finer antique instruments. In 1889, his company assumed a large building in Berlin at R\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eeichenberger Strasse. He is known for his business acumen and personable relationships, collaborating with figures such Joseph Joachim as George Gemunder in the United States. Lowendall produced instruments at several workshops and also bought out inventory from others for export. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis a\u003c\/span\u003ettractive German violin from Lowendall’s “Star Works” was manufactured in one of his facilities during his tenure in Dresden, approximately between 1773 and 1889 and delivers a mature, characteristically sweet voice that at once demonstrates both ample clarity and precise response. The one piece back is particularly striking.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Consignment","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43821764870343,"sku":"VLN0167","price":5500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/7504\/7879\/files\/452A4669-450C-4848-9061-EDDE5F9102B5.jpg?v=1737449228"},{"product_id":"a-german-violin-by-georg-adam-gutter-1793","title":"A German Violin By Georg Adam Gutter II, 1793.","description":"\u0026gt;\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/J7gJ8K2eRnw\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; fullscreen\" absolute top:=\"\" left:=\"\" width:=\"\" height:=\"\"\u003e\u003csmall\u003ePowered by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/embed.tube\/embed-code-generator\/youtube\/\"\u003eyoutube embed video\u003c\/a\u003e generator\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003eGeorg Adam Gutter II (1726-1811) reportedly worked in both Markneukirchen and Neukirchen, which lies some 360 miles North West of the more famous hub for the violin trade. There is still some general confusion between the two simply due to the phonetic similarity of their names as far as who worked where is concerned, but there are a few details of marked differences in the traditions of making between them. Whereas Henley and Jalovec briefly mention  Georg Adam Gutter II as a maker in Markneukirchen, Dilworth notes that his father, Georg Adam Gutter I (1705-1757), with whom Gutter II worked is documented to have joined the Violin Making Guild of Markneukirchen in 1743 and Neukirchen’s in 1747. Indeed, there are at least 33 documented makers from the Gutter family, spanning several generations, and furthermore offering a window into what sort of connections helped facilitate both trade routes and the evolution of artistic stylizations in making through Germany in the 18th and 19th centuries.\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular violin is a highly characteristic and excitingly well preserved example of Georg Adam Gutter II’s  work, loosely patterned after Stainer but already with flatter edge work than his earlier ouvre. It bears an original label attributing its origin to Neukirchen in 1793 and was likely intended as an affordable option - whereas the f holes were treated with great care and precision, the purfling is actually scribed to both the front and back rather than inlaid. Well selected tonewoods with a single-piece back measuring 353mm of attractive but also rather plain maple. Aside, Gutter and Neukirchen at large utilized beech as a material more commonly than anywhere except England during this era. Though, it was certainly not the norm. It boasts a voice that is at once sweet and brilliant; clear, powerful, and well seasoned, with crisp, effortless articulation and enough resistance to support lyricism through the most technical of passages.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Charles Winters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44198621216967,"sku":"VLN0172","price":8000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/7504\/7879\/files\/A698906C-247B-4E2E-B416-552F22D6980F.jpg?v=1719616421"},{"product_id":"an-good-amatese-viola-by-zhen-jie-zhao-in-beijing-2022-16-7-16","title":"A Good Amatese Viola By Zhen Jie Zhao in Beijing, 2022. 16 7\/16.”","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZhen Jie Zhao is the master craftsman presiding over the fifteen luthiers of Cedar Violins in Beijing, China. The workshop produces instruments ranging from just under $1,000 to Zhao’s personal works, which command prices in the $7,000-$10,000 range. This Amati inspired viola by Zhao was crafted in 2022 and boasts a comfortable back length of 418mm or 16 7\/16” (just under 16 1\/2”) and attractive choices for tonewoods; the two piece back of tight irregular flame, with matching ribs and a simpler headstock, even medium grained spruce, all finished with a highly translucent, carefully shaded and tastefully antiqued varnish with light craquelure. Boasting a highly competitive sound and furthermore, well representing the best of this maker’s work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Inventory Trade","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44316391801031,"sku":"VLA0067","price":8500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/7504\/7879\/files\/4414BE63-0DCC-4691-995F-CF3C09268FCE.jpg?v=1721458860"},{"product_id":"a-viola-from-the-workshop-of-heinrich-theodore-heberlein-jr-1922-15-5","title":"A Viola From The Workshop Of Heinrich Theodore Heberlein JR., 1922. 15.5”","description":"\u003cp\u003eHeinrich Theodore Heberlein Jr (1843-1909) studied with his father, Carl August Heberlein (1805-1879) before moving to Leipzig to work under the auspices of Ludwig Bausch. After which, he entered the employ of August Reicher in Hannover before opening his own atelier in Markneukirchen. Heinrich Theodore Jr was the third luthier of the family dynasty which began with Johann Gottlob Heberlein (1782-1856) and led his workshop to great commercial success, with Rembert Wurlitzer as his sole distributer to the United States. He taught at the violin making school in Markneukirchen and passed leadership of the family workshop to his two sons, Paul Wilhelm and Albert Theodore Heinrich Jr. The family workshop continued producing excellent instruments that remain highly desirable till the onset of World War II, with the younger brother continuing to work independently into the 1970’s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 395 of 15.5” viola is an excellent example from the Heberlein atelier dated 1922 with a robust, commanding voice which belies its smaller size. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ales Pollak (Czech)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44418082504903,"sku":"VLA0068","price":9995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/7504\/7879\/files\/EDFFCF0C-63FD-41A0-A392-DAD2029A3883.jpg?v=1721457529"},{"product_id":"an-english-violin-by-harold-e-perkins-1951","title":"An English Violin By Harold E. Perkins, 1951.","description":"\u0026gt;\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/n7SpspjKS3I\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; fullscreen\" absolute top:=\"\" left:=\"\" width:=\"\" height:=\"\"\u003e\u003csmall\u003ePowered by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/embed.tube\/embed-code-generator\/youtube\/\"\u003eyoutube embed video\u003c\/a\u003e generator\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003cp\u003eA charming 20th century English violin made in West Derby, Liverpool by Harold E. Perkins in 1951. Finished with an oil varnish of commendable depth in deep, earthy browns over an ochre ground, with tones of read hinted underneath for shading, and demonstrating a light craqueleur throughout. Clean work demonstrating a steady hand and several particularly fine details between the precision of the purfling, fluting of the f-holes, and large eye to the concentric volutes of the head. Robust, colorful, and clear voice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amati Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44566291873991,"sku":"VLN0191","price":7500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/7504\/7879\/files\/963751E2-E9DF-4B4F-836D-86FE66166D93.jpg?v=1737446964"},{"product_id":"circa-1900-school-of-caussin-violin-from-jtl-france","title":"Circa 1900 School of Caussin Violin from JTL, France.","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the last decade of the 19th century, Jerome Thibouville Lamy acquired craftsmen from the fading workshop of Nicolas Caussin in the Northern French town of Neufchâteau. By the turn of the century, JTL was producing School of Caussin instruments in several styles to meet the demand for antiqued instruments abroad, ranging in quality but often better than than their more simple predecessors, at least in so much the workshop lines were concerned. This interesting violin was intended to be somewhat archaic and demonstrates details that are very similar to the workshop production of Nicolas Caussin, with minor differences to the scroll, edgework, antiquing, and tool marks; the purfling, traditionally inlaid (a departure from many of the Caussin production and simpler JTL fabrications). With a back length of 359mm, this French violin dating to approximately 1900 offers tremendous character at an affordable price -  a modest stand out.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vichy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45410154414279,"sku":"VLN0208","price":7850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/7504\/7879\/files\/FullSizeRender_a6dfe08f-0e70-4c70-b4d6-834b11ee837d.jpg?v=1759259740"},{"product_id":"an-interesting-18th-century-german-violin-school-of-pfretzschner","title":"An Interesting 18th Century German Violin, School of Pfretzschner.","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn Interesting 18th Century German violin, School of Pfretzschner. That is to say, built on the back in the manner propagated by the early Hopf family, but already demonstrating generous, full-bodied arching and tooling to the wings and shape of the f’s consistent with the families that evolved out of the Hopf School. There are subtle details which hint at and inform differences of age in early violins from the Voigtland region of greater Saxony, with a great number of ateliers and artisans ranging from the complete gamut of commercial production to artisan creations of triumphant craftsmanship celebrated still today. These traditions can be traced through the years to the formation of Upper Voigtland first violin making guild, established in 1669 by expatriates of Graslitz who had begun to settle in Klingenthal not even two decades prior, and followed by the Markneukirchen guild in 1677. Of the pertinent family dynasties, the details are more consistent with what I’ve seen from the Pfretzschner line than the Meisel, Meinel, Glass, Hoyer, and Voigt families. The violin presents in reasonable, well-restored condition for its age; the eyes of the volutes, flattened.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Consignment","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45410157232327,"sku":"VLN0209","price":9000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/7504\/7879\/files\/0B60EEBE-A1BF-4B7F-880E-F2618CB75111.jpg?v=1782812449"},{"product_id":"a-modern-italian-violin-from-florence-by-lorenzo-belardi-2023","title":"A Modern Italian violin from Florence by Lorenzo Belardi, 2023.","description":"\u003cp\u003eLorenzo Belardi (b. 1978) is native of Florence, Italy, and initially learned the craft of violin making largely himself, frequenting different workshops for guidance and inspiration. He more formally apprenticed with Luca Primon, another Luthier from Trentino who taught violin making at the Scuola Civica in Milan for 25 years. After Primon passed, Luca sought guidance from David Sora in Cremona, a relationship that continues as his characterful work develops refinement and recognition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Italian violin from Florence by Lorenzo Belardi was closed in 2023 but only just completed. It features a beautiful selection of tone woods, with a slab-cut single-piece maple back of 357mm, and modest, well-shaded antiquing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Consignment","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45410169520327,"sku":"VLN0210","price":9650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/7504\/7879\/files\/95956369-41F3-4207-AC37-273E5D663F65.jpg?v=1782794677"},{"product_id":"a-modern-italian-american-violin-by-gino-cavaceppi-1976","title":"A Modern Italian-American Violin by Gino Cavaceppi, 1976.","description":"\u003cp\u003eGino Cavaceppi (1932-1987) was an Italian-American luthier recognized in “The Violin Makers of the United States,” a publication profiling leading American luthiers. Born in Rome, the Italian violin and bow maker emigrated to the United States after developing his skills. He settled in Alachua County, Florida, where he became a cornerstone of the musical community, notably showcasing his instruments at an annual Florida Folk Festival in White Springs from 1972. He was also an adept restorer. This particular violin by Gino Cavaceppi was crafted in 1976 and represents a clean and highly characteristic example of both the precise nature of his making and his personal stylizations, utilizing a traditional oil varnish of commendable translucency over well selected and very handsome materials of pronounced irregular flame. Notably, a particularly stunning one-piece back.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Consignment","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45410176467143,"sku":"VLN0211","price":9850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/7504\/7879\/files\/17749938-C719-42CA-BEF7-6B17414A3AE5.jpg?v=1782795987"},{"product_id":"a-good-early-20th-century-french-violin-from-the-laberte-workshop","title":"A Good Early 20th Century French Violin From The Laberte Workshop.","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMarc André Joseph Laberte (1880 - 1963) inherited the family workshop founded by his father, Pierre Alexis Laberte and Maurice-Emile Laberte in 1876. Although records indicate that he was actively involved as both a luthier and bow maker as early as 1911, he would inherit the leadership role at the firm only a few years later in 1915. Under his leadership the firm flourished and grew, collecting and producing both master instruments and renowned craftsman such as Gerorge Apparut, Charles Brugère, and Camille Poirson, to name a few. In 1919, he had successfully managed a merger with Fourier Magnié to establish Laberte-Humbert Frères, Fourier Magnié Réunis, which employed over 300 tradesman by the following year. André Emile Philippe Laberte would pick up his fathers mantle as the fifth generation luthier to manage the company but struggled to maintain production, distribution, and further diversification through the turmoil of WWII.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHigher end trade fiddles from the upper echelon of Mirecourt making firms of the first half of the 20th century are increasingly in demand as competitive alternatives to the more expensive Chinese and contemporary Bulgarian instruments prevalent through the market today; priced still significantly lower than well regarded modern makers and offering a tradition in craftsmanship and performance spanning over a centennial now and some generations of dedicated musicians. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vichy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45410207563975,"sku":"VLN0215","price":7850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/7504\/7879\/files\/89A672FB-FD91-43E5-8B38-AB8802D423B8.jpg?v=1782720556"},{"product_id":"a-beautiful-iv-r-1718-ernst-heinrich-roth-violin-1956","title":"A Beautiful IV-R (1718) Ernst Heinrich Roth Violin, 1956.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThere are few places in the world with a historic tradition of violin making as long and rich as the Saxon town of Markneukirchen, stretching back to the mid 17th century and to the formation of the first associated guilds. In the same way that Chinese instruments have flooded the marketplace today and set a standard for entry level commercial instruments, 19th century making in Markneukirchen flourished and fueled the expansion of the classical music industry. By the end of the 19th century, Markneukirchen alone produced upwards of two hundred thousand violins for worldwide export annually, half of which were bound for the United States. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eErnst Heinrich Roth I (1877-1948) was well versed as a musician and studied under several violin makers across Europe, including his father, Gustav Robert Roth, who established the family workshop in 1873. In 1902 at the age of 25 he started his own firm with his cousin, Gustav August Ficker and was producing 13 grades of violins just two decades later. Roth spent a year in Cremona in 1920, ushering in a new era of refinement in not only his personal production, but that of the shop, a period which extended until 1933 when political tensions and conscriptions divided his shop. The shop would close as a result of WWII and relocate to Bubenruth, resuming production in 1954. The instruments from 1921 through 1932 are considered the most desirable but it is widely accepted that the higher end productions from the firm prior to that were made entirely by his hand alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis beautiful IV-R (1718) Strad model from EHR was mare during the Second World War and then varnished and sold in 1956, the period of time before the firm re-established itself in Bubenruth. It presents in well played condition, with evidence of wear from consistent use but otherwise good throughout and features what might be the last of their collection of tone wood they continued to enjoy through the 1930’s; Richly shaded, beautifully antiqued, commensurately pleasing aesthetically. 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Presenting in good condition, with just some wear to the varnish commensurate with both its age and a lifetime of professional use, this viola demonstrates a power and presence of voice that belies its 15” length of back. Freshly fitted and newly set-up, it would do nicely for a switch-hitter or a seasoned veteran looking to downsize to something more manageable for long orchestra rehearsals that still packs a punch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trade In","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45414445023431,"sku":"BLA0077","price":9500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/7504\/7879\/files\/7978F9EB-EBAA-4FC7-B176-F125F6FE7A44.jpg?v=1782812035"},{"product_id":"a-contemporary-italian-viola-by-lorenzo-belardi-2023-413mm-or-16-1-4","title":"A Contemporary Italian Viola By Lorenzo Belardi, 2023. 413mm or 16 1\/4”","description":"\u003cp\u003eLorenzo Belardi (b. 1978) is native of Florence, Italy, and initially learned the craft of violin making largely himself, frequenting different workshops for guidance and inspiration. He more formally apprenticed with Luca Primon, another Luthier from Trentino who taught violin making at the Scuola Civica in Milan for 25 years. After Primon passed, Luca sought guidance from David Sora in Cremona, a relationship that continues as his characterful work develops refinement and recognition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Italian viola from Florence by Lorenzo Belardi was closed in 2023 but only just completed. 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