{"title":"All","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-fine-american-violin-by-frank-joseph-callier-1921","title":"A Fine American Violin by Frank Joseph Callier, 1921","description":"\u003ciframe width=\"788.54\" height=\"443\" type=\"text\/html\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ye_HR_C1AMA?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\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" marginheight=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\"\u003e\u0026amp;amp;amp;lt;div\u0026amp;amp;amp;gt;\u0026amp;amp;amp;lt;small\u0026amp;amp;amp;gt;\u0026amp;amp;amp;lt;a href=\"https:\/\/youtubeembedcode.com\/nl\/\"\u0026amp;amp;amp;gt;youtubeembedcode.com\/nl\/\u0026amp;amp;amp;lt;\/a\u0026amp;amp;amp;gt;\u0026amp;amp;amp;lt;\/small\u0026amp;amp;amp;gt;\u0026amp;amp;amp;lt;\/div\u0026amp;amp;amp;gt;\n\u0026amp;amp;amp;lt;div\u0026amp;amp;amp;gt;\u0026amp;amp;amp;lt;small\u0026amp;amp;amp;gt;\u0026amp;amp;amp;lt;a href=\"https:\/\/www.jubler.org\/\"\u0026amp;amp;amp;gt;buy bulk traffic\u0026amp;amp;amp;lt;\/a\u0026amp;amp;amp;gt;\u0026amp;amp;amp;lt;\/small\u0026amp;amp;amp;gt;\u0026amp;amp;amp;lt;\/div\u0026amp;amp;amp;gt;\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVery pleased to present this fine American violin fashioned in 1921 by Frank Joseph Callier (1883-1971). Callier was born of French descent in St. Louis, MO, where he established his first workshop in 1900. He worked in San Antonio, TX from 1916 to 1928, after which he moved for a final time and ultimately settled in Hollywood, California.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn 1925, Callier won his first silver medal for violin making in Chicago, and his second, the following year in Philadelphia. Callier made 300 violins, 3 violas, 3 cellos, and some 1500 bows. His instruments are often branded “FJC” to the lower rib and internally, to the blocks. Most works were highly symmetric personal models, scientifically based upon harmonic ratios, with masterful varnish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis hundred year old violin has been setup with the finest fittings of ebony accented pernambuco, a titanium tailgut and matching tuner, a French three-tree Despiau Superieur bridge, a uniquely carved button, and Evah Pirazzi strings with a Goldbrokat E. (The pernambuco chinrest was removed for the photos.) It’s voice is lush and sweet, with a lyrical quality and a power only matched by its clarity across the strings and registers. It is the kind of instrument you only want to put down to listen to someone else play instead and is competitively priced at just $12,000.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cohen Violins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37660304572615,"sku":"VLN0002","price":12000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/7504\/7879\/products\/61D141A7-A19C-4CB3-996D-21B7D5251A5C.jpg?v=1607403155"},{"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-mid-century-american-violin-sycamore","title":"A Mid-Century American Violin, “Sycamore”","description":"\u003ciframe frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" marginheight=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" width=\"788.54\" height=\"443\" type=\"text\/html\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sgBsGXfUv5Q?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\/de\/\"\u003eyoutubeembedcode de\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003csmall\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.chkrootkit.org\/\"\u003ebuy high converting traffic\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \n\u003cp\u003eA Mid-Century American Violin, affectionately dubbed, “Sycamore.” I find this violin to be absolutely charming and quirky in the best of ways. Delightful. Firstly, the back, sides and scroll are fashioned from Sycamore. For those of you that don’t know, these facets are usually made from maple. Sycamore can be roughly one-third less dense than maple, but it’s use in violin making is not unprecedented, although uncommon. Most examples of such are from England and the United States. Although this particular violin bears no label, I do believe it is American work in between 70 and 90 years of age. The violin has been cleaned to a point; there is so much texture to the varnish and an absolutely delicious craqueleur which I wished to mitigate without wearing away.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Sycamore” has been refitted with a fresh set of rosewood pegs, and also received a fingerboard planing, a new nut, a freshly fitted soundpost and a French three-tree Despiau Superieur bridge, with a carved button, titanium tailgut, an engraved ebony tailpiece, rosewood chinrest, and Evah Pirazzi strings (with a Goldbrokat E). This violin is a canon; loud and powerful, with quick response and a subtle sweetness to the sound. Complex, with modularity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDefinitely, a must try! \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cohen Violins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37660708274375,"sku":"VLN0006","price":4200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/7504\/7879\/files\/E62F83D3-3863-4DA7-9BBE-E823AFCB6917.jpg?v=1782631355"},{"product_id":"a-good-german-violin-circa-1900","title":"A Good German Violin, c. 1900","description":"\u003ciframe frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" marginheight=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" width=\"788.54\" height=\"443\" type=\"text\/html\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RtOup2yu614?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\/es\/\"\u003eyoutubeembedcode es\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003csmall\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hostsearch.com\/\"\u003ewhere to buy traffic\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \n\u003cp\u003eA good German violin, circa 1900, with a clear treble voice and easy response; equipped with Heliocore strings and a new set of fittings: rosewood with gold trim, featuring a shark style chinrest and matching harp-style tailpiece. Although the label inside only states “Made in Germany,” the violin vividly resembles several Mirecourt exports. Specifically, the consistency and color of the varnish, black chamfering on the ribs and scroll, and ivory nut \u0026amp; saddle are all in keeping with those exports and imitate some historically French traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis violin and I first met several years ago when it’s owner, a career musician and collegiate German Professor came in for a check-up. A little elbow grease had it all polished up, singing true with a new bridge and these updated fittings. It’s owner and I read duos, became friends, and were sometime standpartners in a regional orchestra here in Florida.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnfortunately, he passed away a few years ago after a long and brave battle with pancreatic cancer. I am representing it for sale on behalf of his widow and cannot recommend it highly enough for the modest price of $3,500.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cohen Violins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37661582852295,"sku":"VLN0016","price":4000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/7504\/7879\/products\/215AAC1E-80C4-4630-92A3-4B13E6553749.jpg?v=1606447246"},{"product_id":"a-beautiful-viola-by-otto-erdesz-toronto-circa-1970-s","title":"A Beautiful Viola by Otto Erdesz, Toronto, c. 1970’s. 16 7\/8”","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eA beautiful viola by Hungarian Master, Otto Erdesz.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDespite having a back length of 430mm (close to 16 7\/8”), the string length is EXACTLY 15;” combined with a modest upper bout length of 214mm and much wider 268mm lower bout, the viola is remarkably well balanced and thoughtlessly easy to navigate. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe execution and detail work on this viola is absolutely phenomenal, representing some of the cleanest and most deliberate work I have seen fron Erdesz, and in homage to Guarneri, no less; fine detail too to the varnish - an artistic balancing act between shading and antiquing, with little wear, less some chewing to the edge of the treble c bout from some over zealous and undoubtedly acrobatic bow strokes. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWith its original antique style ebony fittings, complete with white accents, Evah Pirazzi strings with a matching Gold ‘A,’ this instrument posses a voice which surpasses the marvel of its appearance with profundity. This is an instrument which is historically at home performing concertos with an orchestra and winning auditions. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWith a Guarneri facsimile label dated 1696 and a personal inscription by Erdesz to the underside of the top in the lower treble bout. Dating to the late 70’s, while Erdesz lived in Toronto.","brand":"Inventory Trade","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37661756358855,"sku":"VLA0003","price":25000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/7504\/7879\/products\/243CE1DF-2349-4D55-BA8B-CB90331CA631.jpg?v=1607411591"},{"product_id":"a-fine-viola-by-leo-aschauer-mittenwald-1955-16","title":"A Fine Viola by Leo Aschauer; Mittenwald, 1955. 16”","description":"Leo Aschauer (b. 1892) served as the director of the Mittenwald school of Violin Making in Germany for 37 years. 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It’s voice is powerful and precise, with crisp, immediate, and even response across the strings and registers; deep and sonorous with a bright but rather warm edge to the sound that is sure to win over even the most demanding of musicians.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBack length: 406mm\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUpper bout: 204mm\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLower bout: 251mm\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eString length: 366mm","brand":"Cohen Violins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37662843338951,"sku":"VLA0005","price":16000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/7504\/7879\/products\/AEDFABCB-7AC8-4DB2-8FB2-8FEA2A0DA8AD.jpg?v=1607412519"},{"product_id":"a-good-bohemian-viola-mid-19th-c-15-9","title":"A Good Bohemian Viola, Mid 19th c. 15.9”","description":"From the final inward turn of the innermost volute of the scroll, an altogether striking appearance and a voice of matching distinction, this unlabeled viola is of speculative provenance, but likely mid 19th century Bohemian. Formerly belonging to a student of Leonid Kogan, this lovely instrument was my mainstay from 2006 to 2013 and has remained in the collection for sentimental reasons. Characteristically mellow, sweet, and clear. Offered publicly for sale for the first time in 14 years.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBack Length: 404mm (15.9”).\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUpper Bout: 192mm.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLower Bout: 238mm.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRib Height (edge\/edge): 49mm.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eString Length: 378mm (2mm \u0026lt; 15”).","brand":"Cohen Violins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37670483984583,"sku":"VLA0009","price":12000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/7504\/7879\/products\/09D2B38F-C81C-4A13-B9D1-6CA3E51C7708.jpg?v=1606521916"},{"product_id":"a-good-3-4-size-violin-herman-schicker-203-2007","title":"A Good 3\/4 Size Violin, Herman Schicker #203, 2007","description":"\u003cp\u003eAt Cohen Violins, we typically carry items befitting the professional and advancing student, but that doesn’t mean we don’t have a little something for everyone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are pleased to offer a pair of these good 3\/4 size violins ascribed to Herman Schicker of Germany. This particular instrument is number 203, and made in 2007. Both instruments have well fitted and smoothly turning ebony pegs, with a custom carved bridge, Wittner composite tailpiece with built-in tuners, and a fresh set of Heliocore strings to give your young musician an extra edge! \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cohen Violins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37670977634503,"sku":"VIL20007","price":1950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/7504\/7879\/products\/19FB54EF-D704-4BEA-AECE-09490C102535.jpg?v=1606527530"},{"product_id":"a-good-3-4-size-violin-herman-schicker-207-2007","title":"A Good 3\/4 Size Violin, Herman Schicker #207, 2007","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAt Cohen Violins, we typically carry items befitting the professional and advancing student, but that doesn’t mean we don’t have a little something for everyone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe are pleased to offer a pair of these good 3\/4 size violins ascribed to Herman Schicker of Germany. 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Straight, in good condition throughout, with minor wear to the frog.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cohen Violins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37684409106631,"sku":"VLNB0012","price":825.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/7504\/7879\/products\/image_b17d81d7-085b-4288-b267-457bc7b43487.jpg?v=1606720484"},{"product_id":"a-nickel-mounted-bow-from-the-siefert-workshop","title":"A Nickel Mounted Violin Bow from the Siefert Workshop","description":"\u003cp\u003eA quality tool at an affordable price is something the industry has come to expect from the Siefert production, whose workshop line is stamped, W. 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Snake wood, also known as Amourette for its lovely figure is actually denser and heavier than pernambuco. (I personally tend to favor classical era bows crafted from it.) French and German workshops would imitate its figure by painting (staining) lines across their lower level sticks, those made from Brazilwood and ironwood...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving said that, this Circa 1900 violin bow from Mirecourt, France., certainly proves to be one of the exceptions. Balancing out at 58.4 grams after a full spa treatment: cleaning, polishing, new pearl eye in the button, new tip facing and tip plate, straightening, two-toned silk lapping, lizard leather thumb grip, and fresh hair. 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The violin remains in an excellent state of preservation and has a remarkable color to its voice, which is surprisingly powerful for something with such pronounced arching, extending almost to the blocks. Bearing an internal label attributing it as the work of Andrea Castanegri, 1740. However, the results of Dendrochronology analysis determined that the latest ring of the bass side date to 1751 and 1740 for the treble side, meaning that the spruce originated from two different trees. 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Wracked in ruin and only beginning to rebuild in 1946, Europe lay in waste from the tumult and horrors of WWII. Meanwhile, Georg Heinl (1891-1980) was just closing his Opus 54, an exacting copy of the Earl Stradivarius with a back length of just under 356mm, a violin made for a rising star, 14 year old Steven Staryk (B. 1932). Georg Heinl first apprenticed with his father Joseph, and uncle Johann, in Vienna, where he earned his Violin Making Diploma in 1911. He began working for W.E. Hill \u0026amp; Sons of London the same year and emigrated to Toronto to represent the firm at R.S. Williams \u0026amp; Company from 1912-1920. He spent a few years in Ottawa before establishing Geroge Heinl \u0026amp; Co., in 1926.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAlthough Staryk was its first owner, it was the daughter and granddaughter of Olive Gordon Kennedy (1922-2004) who brought this violin to me at Cohen Violins. I was immediately taken with it, not only for its craftsmanship, but for how lovingly it had been cared for over the last 75 years; the instrument is in pristine condition, less a few insignificant nicks to the varnish on the treble shoulder bout - in need of only an updated setup, which I was honored to oblige. Featuring a medium, even grained spruce for the top and highly figural flamed maple for the single piece back, with matching ribs and scroll, grafted for appearance, and a fine golden brown varnish of admirable translucence and quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOlive Gordon Kennedy was an accomplished violinist in her own right, a member of the Toronto Symphony who earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from West Michigan University and studied at the Royal Conservatory in Toronto, going on to teach and conduct at the middle school, high school, and collegiate levels, starting her own symphony, and even writing one, among other compositions. It was Georg Heinl’s grandson, Ric who informed me that the first record Georg Heinl \u0026amp; Co. had of Olive with the violin was when she brought it in on March 4th of 1968, some 22 years after the violin was made, and that it was made for Staryk. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSteven Staryk was perhaps the defining voice of Canadian violin playing in the 20th century, boasting a discography of 30+ titles and over 190 compositions. At 24, he became the youngest concertmaster of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and earned a storied reputation as concertmaster of the Amsterdam Chamber Orchestra, the Concertgebouw, the Toronto Symphony, and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and taught at the Vancouver Academy of Music, University of Victoria, University of Toronto, University of Ottowa, the University of Western Ontario, The Royal Conservatory of Music, the American Conservatory in Chicago, The Amsterdam\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eConservatory, Northwestern, and Oberlin. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eRic and I surmised that Olive must have purchased the violin directly from him while they both performed in the Toronto Symphony. This is a rare opportunity to own a fine violin with a readily available provenance in ownership. I am earnestly grateful to Ric for his welcoming attitude and sharing this information openly. Aside, Georg’s shop forman, Ernest R. Otto did a considerable amount of preparation work in constructing the violins and added his own label to the upper block, unbeknownst to Georg, and tell of friendly contention in the workplace - who did more work, if you will. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cohen Violins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39982012989639,"sku":"VLN0058","price":18500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/7504\/7879\/products\/image_96e12abb-f91f-4a74-87e3-876abf66f44d.jpg?v=1621370317"},{"product_id":"a-contemporary-american-viola-by-todd-goldenberg-2014-16-1-4","title":"A Contemporary American Viola By Todd Goldenberg, 2014. 16 1\/4.”","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTodd Goldenbberg’s path to becoming a violin maker began with a degree in botany from the University of New Hampshire. 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Todd began to pursue his passion by moving to Portland Oregon where he studied with guitar maker Rob Ehlers. A move to Chicago was intended to expand his training in guitar-making, but, once there, Todd was hired at Bein and Fushi and he has been a violin maker ever since. Todd next moved to Ann Arbor, Michigan where he began a nine-year tenure with Shar Products Company. In 1987 Todd settled in North Berwick, Maine and opened his own violin studio in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Todd has taught violin making at the North Bennett Street School in Boston. He was part of a co-operative group of violin makers in Waltham, Massachusetts where he worked alongside other New England makers. The wonderful camaraderie Todd experienced was marked by intense exchanges of ideas about all facets of violin making. Within this violin makers’ community, Todd expanded his repertory of instrument making techniques and developed new perspectives on his craft. Since 2015 Todd has been an instructor alongside Joe Robson and Marilyn Wallin at the .“Practical and Artistic Violin Varnishing” workshops. In 2019 Todd became the Co-Director of the “Practical and Artistic Violin Varnishing” program. In 2018 Todd began teaching violin making at the UNH Violin Craftsmanship institute in Durham, NH.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fruit of isolation fueled labor, this Goldenberg viola was crafted during the Covid pandemic of 2020. With a back length of just 400 mm, this viola boasts a voice that belies its smaller size - crisp and articulate, with a richly colored core sound that at once speaks easily and offers more resistance than you could hope to overpower. I was seriously impressed, to say the least. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetailed Measurements: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBack Length: 400mm.\u003cbr\u003eString Length: 14 5\/16.,” 370mm.\u003cbr\u003eUpper Bout: 195mm.\u003cbr\u003eLower Bout: 246mm.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cohen Violins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40149974220999,"sku":"VLA0024","price":18000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/7504\/7879\/products\/image_54a49775-604e-4456-9692-bb8f443f1780.jpg?v=1622878140"},{"product_id":"an-american-cello-by-janos-bodor-1970-s","title":"A Hungarian-American Cello By Janos Bodor, Late 1970’s","description":"\u003ciframe frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" marginheight=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" width=\"788.54\" height=\"443\" type=\"text\/html\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JT_5lGcc254?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=http:\/\/youtubeembedcode.com\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003csmall\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtubeembedcode.com\/es\/\"\u003eyoutubeembedcode.com\/es\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003csmall\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nyacasinoutansvensklicens.se\/\"\u003enyacasinoutansvensklicens.se\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \n\u003cp\u003eJanos Bodor Jr. is a Hungarian-American luthier who emigrated to the United States with his family in 1956. He first started making instruments under the direction of his father, Janos Bodor Sr., who was employed in Philadelphia by Moennig \u0026amp; Sons from 1957. Bodor joined his father in the employ of Moennig in 1966 and was highly regarded for his work. Most particularly, for his cellos which became a staple of the symphony scenes of both New York and New Jersey. Unfortunately, Bodor discontinued the making of cellos around 1990. As such, these instruments have become a rare treat because their owners are rarely willing to part with them. I am absolutely delighted to present and offer this Montagnana patterned cello by Bodor for audition and sale. More exciting yet, the two-piece back is made from a birds-eye maple, with matching ribs. This denser and rather attractive wood lends the cello a desirable strength and projection, with an immediate bite and crisp edge to its colorful voice. Currently equipped with Evah Pirazzi strings, perfection pegs, and an ultra lightweight Con Carbo tailpiece with a Kevlar tailgut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetailed Measurments:\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cohen Violins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40153740607687,"sku":"C0009","price":30000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/7504\/7879\/files\/32648205-F366-48FA-87FC-6FA9FAD6CBE0.jpg?v=1787039739"},{"product_id":"unlabeled-chinese-viola-15","title":"Unlabeled Chinese Viola, 15.”","description":"\u003cp\u003eA decent quality student instrument with a 15” back length; quality materials, unlabeled, and likely 20-25 years of age, with a good sound and new setup. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cohen Violins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40327820509383,"sku":"VLA0027","price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/7504\/7879\/products\/image_26d39e47-104e-42a2-9d14-a9fb40a52902.jpg?v=1628749396"},{"product_id":"a-fine-violin-by-johann-adam-schonfelder-1761","title":"A Fine Violin By Johann Adam Schonfelder, 1761.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-JhQckiAGkg?\u0026amp;theme=dark\u0026amp;autohide=2\" height=\"294\" width=\"500\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\nThe North German town of Neukirchen is often overlooked when one considers violins of masterful craftsmanship and artisanal quality. Sometimes, even confused outright with the Voigtland Mecha of Markneukirchen, which lies some 500 miles South East. It was home to several prolific dynasties, and a great \u003cspan\u003emany \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehighly revered\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e makers\u003c\/span\u003e, including those of the Schonfelder family. Johann Adam Schonfelder (1707-1763) was relatively young when he expired, still at the height of his prowess, so to speak. Just two years before his passing, and at the age of 54, he crafted this fine violin, masterfully imbuing it with a rather personal and highly developed sense of style. Though Henley cites the younger Johann George Schonfelder (1750-1824) as “Undoubtedly the most skilled craftsman of his family…,” neither the craftsmanship nor complexity and maturity of this violin’s voice leaves one wanting in the slightest. At some 260 years of age, it boasts a level of character and refinement of such a special quality, the sort that one may not be able to articulate but most nonetheless acknowledge, that reinforces whimsical notions about performing on older instruments. \n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cohen Violins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40442248495303,"sku":"VLN0066","price":17500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/7504\/7879\/products\/image_50b96c29-baf0-4dd6-a2a6-92fd02e02877.jpg?v=1666150766"},{"product_id":"a-french-violin-by-francois-caussin-about-1850","title":"A Desirable French Violin By Francois Caussin, About 1850.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-ig8Cpm4cZ4?\u0026amp;theme=dark\u0026amp;autohide=2\" height=\"294\" width=\"500\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\nFrancois Caussin (1794-1866), the patriarch of the Caussin family renowned for crafting highly regarded copies of the Italian masters, was born in Rouvres-la-Chétive. He learned his trade under the direction of Louis Gaillard in Mirecourt before joining the ranks of Didier Nicolas D’Aine’s workshop in Paris and establishing himself independently around 1825 in the Northern French town of Neufchateau. His work is most commonly executed after Amati and Stradivari models but also follows \u003cspan\u003eGrancino and Seraphin,\u003c\/span\u003e exhibiting a wide range of experimentation and influence by closer contemporaries such as J.B. Vuillaume, most notably in his thin, highly shaded and antiqued varnish that remains highly distinctive but many find not entirely dissimilar. Though his pupils are numerous, Francois’ most successful protege and eventual successor was also his younger son, Francois Hippolyte Caussin (1830-1898), who also studied with Gaillard before joining the family workshop; not to slight the older Nicolas Caussin (1818-1889), who learned from his father and worked independently in Paris until rejoining the family and collaborating closely with his younger brother in 1857. Nicolas’ nephew, Louis Collenot (1863-1933) would join the workshop in 1882, less than a decade before his older uncle’s death. \n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe distinctive Caussin aesthetic would spread across the globe through instruments made after their style produced both by and for JTL and in Saxon workshops for mass export, evidenced from perhaps just before Nicolas’ passing. These are often referred to as “School of Caussin,” as opposed to “Caussin Family” or “Caussin Workshop” instruments. Indeed, the family workshop produced numerous grades of instruments, ranging from simply constructed instruments with scribed purfling to copies of famed Italian and even English instruments, sought after for their aesthetic and characteristic timbre, with the personal family works and Francois’ production of more significant importance and value. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cohen Violins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40915657916615,"sku":"VLN0070","price":19500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/7504\/7879\/products\/image_d469adc7-e638-489d-911a-14b3c169298c.jpg?v=1631598722"},{"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":"a-good-silver-mounted-german-violin-bow","title":"A Good Silver Mounted German Violin Bow","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis violin bow was crafted from an exceptional piece of pernambuco, nicely flamed, strong, supple, and complete with a fully lined silver mounted frog; stamped “Professional” to the player side of the handle and “Made In Germany” on the audience side, denoting that it was made for export and possibly distributed through the Chadwick Company in England. Though it presents on the lighter side, with a balanced weight of 57.2 grams, it performs admirably.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cohen Violins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40930469806279,"sku":"VLNB0048","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/7504\/7879\/products\/image_ca24f2a4-13b7-4619-aee6-8acd821f00b2.jpg?v=1631609031"},{"product_id":"an-early-20th-century-violin-bow","title":"An Early 20th Century Violin Bow","description":"\u003cp\u003eA modest German violin bow hailing from the earlier part of the 20th century, the frog, fully lined in nickel with a well crafted slide backed by nickel and weighing 57.5 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cohen Violins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40930590982343,"sku":"VLNB0050","price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/7504\/7879\/products\/image_0d70c759-741b-4208-a444-39db00d68481.jpg?v=1631610062"},{"product_id":"a-good-contemporary-cello-bow-after-simon-by-sarah-bystrom","title":"A Good Contemporary Cello Bow After Simon By Sarah Bystrom.","description":"\u003cp\u003eA good contemporary silver mounted cello bow after Simon by American achetier, Sarah Bystrom; meticulously crafted from well selected pernambuco, with clean lines and a refined yet personally stylized aesthetic, I believe this cello bow to be both an excellent value and sound investment, no pun intended. The frog, silver on ebony, without a liner, matched with a three piece button and silk on tinsel lapping, with goat skin leather thumb grip. 80.4 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSarah Bystrom apprenticed with John Reed in Red Wing Minnesota while studying both classical technique and Celtic fiddling from him, completing two violins by the age of 17. She continued her luthier studies under his direction and the tutorage of Lisbeth Nelson Butler at the esteemed Violin and Bow Repair program at Minnesota State College Southeast, from which she graduated in 2013. After completing these studies, she moved to Nashville Tennessee to work as the bow rehair and repair technician at Williams Fine Violins for several years and also began to study bow making under the direction of Rodney Mohr. She is a member of the Violin Society of America and has attended numerous workshops through Oberlin College, Learning Trade Secrets, and networking with others in the field. She now operates independently in Nashville, making bows and specializing in repairs, rehairs, and provides other professional services such as instrument set up and maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cohen Violins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40946685575367,"sku":"CB0016","price":4000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/7504\/7879\/products\/image_37fdf966-cb26-460c-b7c9-2d342c09e20a.jpg?v=1631841369"},{"product_id":"a-good-contemporary-violin-bow-by-sarah-bystrom","title":"A Contemporary Violin Bow By Sarah Bystrom.","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt a balanced weight of 62.7 grams, this silver on ebony mounted violin bow by Sarah Bystrom draws a healthy round sound out of any string it brushes against and is finished with silver tinsel lapping and black lamb skin for the thumb grip. A good, affordable contemporary bow by a modern American achetier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSarah Bystrom apprenticed with John Reed in Red Wing Minnesota while studying both classical technique and Celtic fiddling from him, completing two violins by the age of 17. She continued her luthier studies under his direction and the tutorage of Lisbeth Nelson Butler at the esteemed Violin and Bow Repair program at Minnesota State College Southeast, from which she graduated in 2013. After completing these studies, she moved to Nashville Tennessee to work as the bow rehair and repair technician at Williams Fine Violins for several years and also began to study bow making under the direction of Rodney Mohr. She is a member of the Violin Society of America and has attended numerous workshops through Oberlin College, Learning Trade Secrets, and networking with others in the field. She now operates independently in Nashville, making bows and specializing in repairs, rehairs, and provides other professional services such as instrument set up and maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cohen Violins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40946687410375,"sku":"VLNB0054","price":3000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/7504\/7879\/products\/image_38401e66-f660-492f-aca1-32c0ede1eb57.jpg?v=1631842126"},{"product_id":"an-interesting-gold-ox-horn-mounted-viola-bow-possibly-the-work-of-henderson","title":"An Interesting Gold \u0026 Ox Horn Mounted Viola Bow By Frank Henderson.","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn Unusual Gold and Ox Horn Mounted Viola Bow by Frank Henderson, with an ivory tip plate, whalebone lapping, and leather thumb grip. The frog, demonstrating wear to the thumb projection, fully lined and mounted in gold, with a matching single piece adjuster of unusual tooling. The head appears to be rather loosely inspired by Kittel, showing off the quality and figuration of this pernambuco selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt a balanced weight of 74 grams, this viola bow pulls a robust, almost raw tone that is rich in color with clearly ringing overtones; fantastic tracking and contact, decidedly easy to shape blossoms of sound, with an even, punchy quality to the start of articulations and effortlessly consistent spiccato.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Consignment","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41376201900231,"sku":"VLAB0029","price":4800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/7504\/7879\/products\/image_107a615d-db0e-4f22-8494-445d2b28adb3.jpg?v=1638064385"},{"product_id":"vladimir-radosavljevic-1018-a-german-bass-bow","title":"Vladimir Radosavljevic # 1018, A German Bass Bow","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eVladimir Radosavljevic‘s # 1018, A German style bass bow without lapping or grip and a perfectly balanced weight of 138.1 grams.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVladimir Radosavljevic (b. 1971 - ) is a Serbian-American Achetier from Belgrade with an internationally celebrated reputation for crafting bows of the highest quality and artistic distinction. His individually tailored personal works and masterful copies are sought after the world over by performers of the highest order and discerning collectors alike, and are inspired by his own private collection of rare, important, and historic French bows. After spending many highly prolific years in both New York and Brazil, Vladimir now resides in historic Savannah, GA, and also has workshops in both Miami, FL, and Belgrade subsequent to commissions from both the Belgrade Philharmonic and Radio Orchestra of Belgrade to equip their entire string sections with his bows. Vladimir has earned the rare distinction of producing over 1000 bows by the age of 50 and boasts an auction record of $7,800 through Tarisio, a testament to his artistry and command of tradition that only a handful of achetiers achieve within their own lifetime. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVladimir’s early background was that of an accomplished violinist; after 14 years of study and graduating from the University of Music in Belgrade, he won a position in 1991 with Teatre T in Belgrade, performing there until he emigrated to the United States in 1993. He met Jose Da Cunha in New York and soon after began repairing bows under the supervision of Michael Gerson, a pupil of Otto Erdesz, who would introduce him to Jaquez Francois, for whom he would occasionally provide rehairs and restorations. In 1995, Vladimir also began providing services for Brice Dupin de St Cyr’s Carnegie Hall office, and Constanatin Popesku of Connecticut. In 1998, Vladimir was introduced to Carlos Martins Del Picchia, who studied bow making at Bein and Fushi of Chicago and with Andrew Dipper of Clair Givens Violins in Minneapolis. Together, they opened a workshop in Brazil and Vladimir began to make bows under the supervision of Del Picchia. He would travel back to New York regularly and began a lifelong collaboration and friendships with Isaac Salchow and Christophe Landon, who deeply influenced his work. In 2006, Vladimir moved back to the United States, bringing in tow the most premium selection of pernambuco to continue his craft and began collaborations with performers and master teachers such as Eric Shumsky and David Krueger of the Summit Music Festival, among many others of storied success.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCohen Violins is now among a select group of highly esteemed purveyors to represent Vladimir Radosavljevic’s bows. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cohen Violins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41437829955783,"sku":"BB0001","price":8000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/7504\/7879\/products\/1E3D1086-25E1-471F-8E3C-43383BA117B2.jpg?v=1638153298"},{"product_id":"a-fine-english-violin-by-bela-szepessy-1898","title":"A Fine English Violin by Hungarian Master, Bela Szepessy, 1898.","description":"\u0026gt;\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Mws0yqEPZqA\" 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\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUndoubtedly, the most famous protege of the Hungarian master, Samuel Nemessanyi, Bela Szepessy (1856-1925) established himself permanently in London in 1881 and is considered both one of the most important craftsmen of the Hungarian school, as well as one of the most beloved makers of the era in England. Dilworth cites his apprenticeships to Nemessanyi and Engleder from 1868-1874 in Budapest, and T. Zach from 1878-1879 in Vienna. Following a decline in health, he retired to Tyrol in 1921, and died shortly thereafter. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis violin from 1898 represents the peak of Szepessy’s craft and height of his career and was made for J. \u0026amp; A. Beare (established 1892) during what is referred to as his most productive period, approximately 1882-1916. It is sold with three letters from 1963 testifying to its authenticity. One from Ralph P. Powell, and two from Charles Beare confirming both its authenticity and the 6621 stock number. It is further noted on the label as the 130th violin Szepessy made. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cohen Violins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41562251985095,"sku":"VLN0073","price":45000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/7504\/7879\/products\/image_09076d46-42f9-4d12-bc0b-63318062fb09.jpg?v=1642831481"},{"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. 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Jordan has since worked for Salt Lake City based luthier John Young, and is currently making his own violins based on traditional Cremonese working methods, creating instruments with exceptional tonal qualities and playability. He primarily focuses on crafting modern instruments, concentrating on personal models, and bench copies inspired by specific instruments and makers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis viola was commissioned by Cohen Violins and completed in 2020; A custom order and the first viola off a new personal mold, complete with a decorative inlay inspired by 17th century Brescian work, rosewood and ivory fittings, with an ivory nut and saddle. It represents a personal style that is at once both rugged and elegant, highly reminiscent of Otto Erdesz, yet unique in its own right, from crazed craquelure to meticulous shading and intentional tool marks, simply every detail touches on artistry. There is a certain sweetness and modularity to the sound of Hess instruments, which when paired with their exceptional clarity creates a winning combination and lends a tonal palate that would suit any serious artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular viola boasts a broad, complex sound that is incredibly sensitive to every change in bow stroke, while retaining a sweet buttery and even quality through its registers, with enviable clarity. A wonderful instrument. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBack Length: 406mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpper Bout:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLower Bout:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eString Length:\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cohen Violins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41663183093959,"sku":"VLA0038","price":25000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/7504\/7879\/products\/image_5b09d840-3e3b-4b70-84d8-ace1b60050d3.jpg?v=1642829714"},{"product_id":"a-contemporary-polish-american-viola-by-wladek-stopka-2004-15-5","title":"A Contemporary Polish American Viola by Wladek Stopka, 2013. 15.5”","description":"\u003cp\u003eNative to Krakow, Poland, Wladek Stopka has been crafting violin family instruments since 1978. He emigrated to the United States in 1989 and has spent the last thirty odd years making fine instruments in his Chicago workshop. Like his other violas, this 15.5” instrument is a personal model, crafted with choice European tonewoods and meticulously poured over, down to the smallest detail, featuring a well shaded and highly translucent oil varnish. His instruments are well regarded and are a fine choice for conservatory students and entry level professionals alike. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cohen Violins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41663264293063,"sku":"VLA0039","price":13500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/7504\/7879\/products\/image_082f91c3-a0c7-4dca-8db0-76aaa49b6fe0.jpg?v=1642829427"},{"product_id":"a-cello-made-in-collaboration-by-luis-pedro-and-michael-goronok","title":"A Cello Made in Collaboration By Luis Pedro and Michael Goronok","description":"\u003cp\u003ePrevious owner of Cleveland Violins, Michael Goronok managed a line of tooled but hand finished cellos out of Mexico that rivaled and surpassed most Chinese alternatives in the price point. These were finished and then varnished in his shop. This cello was a collaboration between then apprentice Luis Pedro and Michael Goronok, representing a step up from those more commercial cellos. Goronok cellos are well respected and have significantly appreciated in recent years. As such, this cello is an excellent value and hits well above its weight, so to speak. I am very impressed with it and cannot recommend it enough as a valiant competitor in the under $10,000 class. Currently outfitted with Larsen strings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cohen Violins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41686495789255,"sku":"C0011","price":4500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/7504\/7879\/products\/image_dccf6347-a8aa-4bd7-8511-ec909ddc89d9.jpg?v=1650314104"},{"product_id":"a-violin-after-bergonzi-attributed-to-dario-d-attili-1961","title":"A Violin After Bergonzi Attributed To Dario D’Attili, 1961","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KgxLSzfVg_w?autoplay=1\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:\/\/sms-lån-utan-uc.nu\/\"\u0026amp;amp;gt;sms lån utan uc med betalningsanmärkningar\u0026amp;amp;lt;\/a\u0026amp;amp;gt;\u0026amp;amp;lt;\/small\u0026amp;amp;gt;\u0026amp;amp;lt;\/div\u0026amp;amp;gt;\u003c\/iframe\u003eThis violin after Bergonzi was made in the Wurlitzer shop in 1961, a personal commission by the late Johnny Violin, a collector and fiddler of some renown, and arrived with photocopies of its original purchase order from the shop which also includes the purchase of and repair estimate for a Geissenhof violin. \u003cspan\u003eJohnny Violin was also a regular visitor to Severin Shurger and Duffy’s, who serviced and maintained the fiddler’s collection in Florida until 2011. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a personal inscription attributing the violin to the famed Dario D’Attili on the underside of the top in the upper treble bout. Having said that, aside from the pattern, which seems to be built using one of Sacconi’s forms, the antiquing is highly unusual and virtually unrepresented in the output of D’Attili. As such, it seems that the violin was made custom for our fiddler, but casts a shadow of uncertainty to those who know D’Attili’s work well. It is a fine violin with a striking appearance and a back length of 352mm, making it ideal for a violinist with smaller hands seeking an extra edge in facilitation, and boasts a clear, powerful sound with a complex color palette. Currently equipped with a freshly carved bridge from our personal stock, an ornate tailpiece, with a titanium tailgut and matching tuner, and Evah Pirazzi strings. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDario D’Attili (1922-2004) was born in Rome and emigrated to New York with his family in 1935. At the bequest of Sacconi, D’Attili began an apprenticeship with Venetian-American, Jago Paternella after joining the Emil Hermann workshop at the age of 15. He was proportedly unpaid for his work that year and then began working more closely with and under the tutorage of Sacconi, a collaboration that continued into the auspices of Rembert Wurlitzer when the Hermann shop closed in 1951. After Rembert’s sudden death in 1963, D’Attili became the general manager of the shop, with Hans Nebel assuming the role of foreman in 1968. The artisans and experts of Wurlitzer dispersed when its doors closed for the last time in 1974. D’Attili moved to Florida and then formally retired in 1997, where he lived until his death in 2004. He was a founding member of both the American Federation of Violin and Bow Makers and the Violin Society of America and is still regarded fondly as one of the preeminent experts of the 20th century. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cohen Violins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41794199978183,"sku":"VLN0075","price":35000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/7504\/7879\/products\/image_1bc1c9c3-f8fb-423f-9d73-46957e4a5950.jpg?v=1644617633"},{"product_id":"a-rare-french-figural-head-violin-by-louis-moitessier-circa-1800","title":"A Rare French Violin by Louis Moitessier, Circa 1800","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"500\" height=\"294\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1Ev9MArMGps?\u0026amp;theme=dark\u0026amp;autohide=2\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA well preserved example of Parisian trained Mirecourt Master, Louis Moitessier (1761-1840) of desirable proportions and representing the peak of his craft; branded “Moitessier a Paris” to the inside of the back by the maker, and presented with a Raffin certificate which dates the specimen to 1800. Whereas many violins from this era and region demonstrate somewhat larger proportions, this personal model by Moitessier boasts a back length of 357mm and features a figural head in the shape of a chimera, a lion, if you will. In balance with the character and careful precision of craftsmanship, the figural head too serves to elevate the artisanal quality of Moitessier’s more refined work to a status that would befit both collector and performer alike. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold with Rampal Certificate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cohen Violins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41822647713991,"sku":"VLN0077","price":18500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/7504\/7879\/products\/image_2d57c377-0b97-43b1-b5bf-93e94c8bac5d.jpg?v=1650316244"},{"product_id":"a-well-preserved-violin-by-jacques-barbe-in-mirecourt-c-1840","title":"A Well Preserved Violin By Jacques Barbe In Mirecourt, C. 1840.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/t9bhuX7S-fs?\u0026amp;theme=dark\u0026amp;autohide=2\" height=\"294\" width=\"500\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA well preserved example of 19th century French violin making by (Francois) Jacques Barbe (1797-1871), crafted after his time traveling as a Cannoneer in one of Napoleon’s regiments; Mirecourt. He used a number of labels and iron brand stamps, of which this violin bears two: branded “J. Barbe” to the inside of the back and to the underside of the table, beside the original bass bar. Clean and characterful work on a flat Stradivari model, dating close to 1840. Altogether commendable, but outshined by his more illustrious son, Telesphore Amiable Barbe, who collaborated with and made instruments in the white for J. B. Vuillaume of such dazzling beauty, that Vuillaume varnished them himself and put his label in them. Nonetheless, a highly desirable piece with a Napoleonic connection, and a beautifully sculpted scroll that catches the eye from even across a room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cohen Violins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41986601320647,"sku":"VLN0079","price":16500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/7504\/7879\/files\/430E0771-AE22-4108-8D9C-6E67ADDF2E93.jpg?v=1786682414"},{"product_id":"a-fine-contemporary-violin-by-stefan-valcuha","title":"A Fine Contemporary Violin By Stefan Valcuha","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CNj019Tb4fE?\u0026amp;theme=dark\u0026amp;autohide=2\" height=\"294\" width=\"500\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003eA Slovakian national from Bratislava, Stefan Valcuha has both enjoyed an illustrious career and earned a reputation for exacting expertise in both restorations of instruments of the highest pedigree and provenance, and the artistic craftsmanship and vocal qualities of his personal creations. He trained in Mirecourt before moving to Straussberg, where he worked with Jean-Christopher Graff, and finally relocated to New York in 1997 to work with Rene Morel, with whom he opened his own shop in 2008 and enjoyed both a close friendship and ongoing collaboration until Morel’s passing in 2011. Today, he can be found in his workshop at Tarisio, where continues to produce dazzling instruments and render masterful restorations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cohen Violins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42161702142151,"sku":"VLN0086","price":28000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/7504\/7879\/products\/image_d3db5b64-92e9-4866-aa83-926120427607.jpg?v=1659652593"},{"product_id":"a-rare-hungarian-violin-by-samuel-nemessanyi-1875","title":"A Rare Hungarian Violin By Samuel Nemessanyi, 1875.","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"details\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Y8VN8l4AKIQ?autoplay=1\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\/de\/\"\u0026amp;amp;gt;youtubeembedcode.com\/de\/\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:\/\/utaninkomst.se\/\"\u0026amp;amp;gt;https:\/\/utaninkomst.se\/\u0026amp;amp;lt;\/a\u0026amp;amp;gt;\u0026amp;amp;lt;\/small\u0026amp;amp;gt;\u0026amp;amp;lt;\/div\u0026amp;amp;gt;\u003c\/iframe\u003eBorn to a shoemaker, or cobbler, if you will, Samuel Nemessanyi (1837-1881) led a short, highly storied life, which many historians parallel to Guarneri del Gesu’s; a master artisan who achieved both international repute and widespread acknowledgement as one of the most skilled and important craftsman in all of Hungary during his own lifetime. Though his father had encouraged Samuel to pursue glass blowing, he would leave his hometown of Liptau-St. Nikolaus (which would later land in Slovakia) for Pest at the age of 18 to apprentice in carpentry and cabinet making. It was there that Nemessanyi met Thomas Zach (1812-1892) and was brought into the workshop of Johann Baptist Schweitzer (1790-1865). Together, the three represent a blossoming in Hungarian violin making tradition, regarded today as some of the most important instrument makers of the school, if not the world over. Completing a four year apprenticeship in just three years, Nemessanyi would find himself in Prague working for another pupil of Schweitzer’s, Anton Sitt (1819-1878) in 1858, where he gained intimate familiarity with the works of Stradivari and Guarneri. He returned to Hungary two years later began taking his own apprentices in 1870: Karl Hermann Voigt (1850-1925), and Bela Szepessy (1856-1925). Nemessanyi married a second time in 1872 and began working fervently again at the new Hungarian capital of Budapest, with clients often waiting months for their instruments. 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