H.C. Silvestre

sku Product SKU:  4471

Hippolyte Chrétien Silvestre trained initially in Mirecourt before taking over the family business in Lyon. He then moved to Paris in 1884. His instruments, such as this violin, are noted for the superb materials and exceptional craftsmanship. This is an exceptionally fine example of his work. The tone is dynamic, well rounded, responsive all-around sound

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H.C. Silvestre

sku Product SKU:  4471

This unique violin is a collaboration between Henri Français and Albert Caressa, who had just began a partnership in 1901. Henri Francais worked for Gand and Bernardel from 1880-1892, when he succeeded to Gand. The violin is lithe and responsive, drawing a robust, brilliant tone. It is in excellent condition and is accompanied by a Rampal certificate.

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G.A. Chanot

sku Product SKU:  21601

The Chanot family of Parisian violin makers spanned five generations including the great Georges I (1801-1883), one of the most important French makers of the 19th century. Georges Adolphe studied with his father Georges (II) and moved to Manchester in 1879 with the help of the Parisian maker and dealer Joseph Chardon. He quickly became one of the most important makers in England, winning numerous medals at major competitions. This exceptional violin has a wonderful sweet responsive tone with excellent projection.

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Andrea Varazzani

sku Product SKU:  21594

Andrea Varazzani has become one of the most respected makers in Cremona. Born in Naples, Andrea graduated from the violin making school in Cremona twenty years ago setting up his own workshop in 2006. We have just received this beautiful cello, modeled after Andrea Amati. Tonally, this cello is evenly balanced and very playable.

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Stradivarius Label

sku Product SKU:  13502

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G.A.Pfretzschner

sku Product SKU:  13099

The G.A.Pfretzschner workshop produced some excellent instruments and bows in the first part of the last century. This violin is an especially nice example of the best instruments produced in his workshop.

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Caussin Workshop

sku Product SKU:  15053

The Caussin workshop in Neufchâteau (near Mirecourt) produced excellent instruments from 1830 until the end of the 19th. Century. Over the years we have been able to offer a number of these fine and very interesting instruments. This violin has an excellent, brilliant tone with easy playability.

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Meinel workshop

sku Product SKU:  13666

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Lowendall Workshop

sku Product SKU:  12497

Branded "Concert Violin" on the back of the scroll.

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Ernst Heinrich Roth

sku Product SKU:  18385

This unusually fine violin is modeled on a violin by Francesco Ruggeri of 1685. The tone is brilliant, powerful and responsive.

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Karl Hofner

sku Product SKU:  15638

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Branded Bertholini

sku Product SKU:  17795

By the late 19th century, famous workshops in Mirecourt, France were making some of their finest instruments. This is an excellent example of Mirecourt workmanship of that era.

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John Harrison

sku Product SKU:  1668

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Honoré Derazey

sku Product SKU:  15049

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Labeled Mathais Hornsteiner, by G.A.Pfretzschner

sku Product SKU:  21194

The G.A.Pfretzschner workshop produced some excellent instruments and bows in the first part of the last century. This violin is an especially nice example of the best instruments produced in his workshop.

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Joseph Vautrin

sku Product SKU:  21328

Joseph Vautrin started as a violinist and composer, then apprenticing to Chipot-Vuillaume in Mirecourt. He moved to Paris becoming the head of Emile Germain's workshop. He returned to Mirecourt then setting up his workshop in Chaumont. This fine violin is typical of his work with a beautiful golden orange varnish. This violin has a smooth, even warm tone with excellent playability.

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Lucien Schmitt

sku Product SKU:  18778

Lucien Schmitt first studied violin at the Geneva conservatoire. He subsequently studied violin making with aMougenot in Mirecourt. then with Vidoudez in Geneva, Lorange in Lyons, Bovis in Nice and finally with Caressa and Français in Paris before establishing his own shop in Grenoble. This exceptionally beautiful violin is fashioned on his own personal model which is considered his finest work.

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Douglas Bearden

sku Product SKU:  20819

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Joseph Aubrey

sku Product SKU:  18465

Aubrey is well respected as a fine maker and won prizes for his work at major competitions. The tone is brilliant and very responsive with great playability.

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Francesco Goffriller

sku Product SKU:  21579

Francesco Goffriller was the son and student of the great Matteo Goffriller, maker of some of the finest cellos in existence. Francesco left his father's Venice workshop in 1714 and spent his career in Udine. The scroll is a replacement and is of fine old Cremonese workmanship. It was played on for many years by a well-known soloist who used it for several professional recordings. This fine cello has a superb rich, even tone with an exceptionally nice upper register. It has that fine old Italian sound that everyone seems to be looking for. It is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Charles Beare, London. Without a doubt, this cello would be an excellent choice for a top soloist.

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Paolo Fiorini

sku Product SKU:  19502

Imported by Beare & Sons, early 20th century

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Theodor Berger

sku Product SKU:  20517

This excellent maker was born and began his training in St.Petersburg before moving to Markneukirchen in 1918. His work is very highly thought of. 

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Rudolf Schuster

sku Product SKU:  20814

Rudolph Schuster worked with master makers in Hamburg, Stuttgart, Berlin and Vienna (with Dr. Thomastik) before setting up his own shop in 1930.

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Gustav August Ficker

sku Product SKU:  21243

Beginning in the latter part of the 19th century, William Lewis & Sons in Chicago was one of the most important violin shops in the world. Their instruments labeled Gustav August Ficker were always of highest quality and this excellent violin is one of their finest.

 

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