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The Ifshin Collection
of Fine Cellos

Rare & Fine Instruments

The Ifshin Collection of Fine Cellos

If you are looking for a fine cello, now is very good time to visit Ifshin Violins! Although fine quality cellos have become increasingly difficult to find in recent years, we currently have our best selection ever. We would like to extend an invitation to you to visit us to see and try some of these exceptional instruments.

Over $50,000

Romeo Antoniazzi

Milan, 1909. One of the most important makers of the early 20th Century, Romeo made many instruments for the great Leandro Bisiach as well as a number of fine instruments under his own label. He also worked with his brother Riccardo and his father. Tonally, this fine cello has a wonderful, mature sound with a deep full C string, full and even on the upper strings.

SOLD

Franciscus Geissenhof

Vienna 1806. Not only was Geissenhof the finest Viennese maker of his era, but because of the quality of his work, he dramatically improved the level of violin making in that great musical capitol.

Pietro Gaggini

Nice 1943. Gaggini was the nephew and student of Alberto Blanchi in Nice and took over his business in the 1930's. This exceptionally attractive cello has a rich red-brown varnish with a craquelure that many collectors find most attractive. The sound is full, rich and very responsive.