Ifshin Violins
Rare & Fine Instruments

The Ifshin Collection of Fine Violas

If you are looking for a fine viola it is a good time to visit Ifshin Violins! We would like to extend an invitation to you to visit us to see and try some of these exceptional instruments.

Over $20,000

Orsolo Gotti

Orsolo Gotti

Pieve de Cento, 191- 16 1/2"

Joseph Grubaugh & Sigrun Seifert

Joseph Grubaugh & Sigrun Seifert

Petaluma 2000, 16 1/4" A beautiful and characteristic example of Grubaugh & Seifert's work. Maggini model.

Genuzio Carletti

Genuzio Carletti

Pieve de Cento, 1949 16 3/4 "

Genuzio was born in 1905 and was trained by his uncle Carlo. He was a very gifted maker who won numerous awards for his work. We have had a number of his instruments over the years and have greatly admired his work. This viola is in almost perfect condition and has a wonderful full, rich tone.

Chardon Pere e Fils

Chardon Pere e Fils

Paris, 1910. 16 1/2" The Chardon family were among the most important makers and dealers in Paris. Father Georges studied with Georges Chanot before opening his own shop in 1872. This viola is in fine condition and has a warm, full tone with great character and pleasing depth.

Genuzio Carletti

Genuzio Carletti

Pieve de Cento, 1951, with the participation of Joseph Settin, New York, 16 5/8"

The Carletti family supplied many of their instruments to Joseph Settin, an important maker and dealer in New York. The instruments labeled "Carsetinius" were purchased from Genuzio and finish work by Settin in New York. This excellent viola has a wonderful, large, warm tone.