Morgan Andersen

sku Product SKU:  21296

After winning a number of gold medals in International bow making competitions, Morgan Andersen has become one of the most important bow makers of his generation.

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Silvio Levaggi

sku Product SKU:  23566

One of the finest luthiers working in Cremona today, Levaggi’s instruments are respected for their perfect workmanship and elegant tonal qualities. Before setting up his own workshop in the historic center of Cremona in 2001, he graduated from the Cremona School of Lutherie in 1984 where he studied with Vincenzo Bissolotti, among others. and worked in Genoa with Carlson-Cacciatori-Neumann’s. He has won countless international prizes over the course of his career, and continues to perfect his craft. This cello was made with special wood from Jay Ifshin’s large stock, and was hand selected by Ifshin and Levaggi for aesthetic beauty and sonorous qualities. It has a powerful tone, rich with overtones.

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Franco Albanelli

sku Product SKU:  24039

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Albert Hildebrandt

sku Product SKU:  19960

We don’t know a great deal about Albert Hildebrandt, but this excellent violin demonstrates that he was a highly skilled maker. He was active as both a maker and dealer in Baltimore through the 1920’s.

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Neuner & Hornsteiner

sku Product SKU:  23812

The firm of Neuner & Hornsteiner was begun at the beginning of the 19^th century by Mathias Neuner and Cantius Hornsteiner, continuing through much of the 20th century.  By the latter 19^th century it had grown to become one of the largest and most respected firms in Germany.

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Nicolaus Uhlen

sku Product SKU:  23788

Nicolaus Uhlen was born and trained in Germany. He came to the U.S. in the mid 1880’s, working first in New York, then moving to Chicago in 1893. At that time there were many fine violin makers in Chicago, mostly immigrants from Germany and Eastern Europe.

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Jacques Poullot

sku Product SKU:  9714

Jacques Poullot studied bow making in Mirecourt with the great Bernard Ouchard along side many of the finest young French bow makers, graduating in 1979. Since then he has won numerous medals and awards for his fine bows. We are always pleased to be able to offer his beautiful work.

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John Norwood Lee

sku Product SKU:  23820

John Norwood Lee began his career as a bow maker in 1977 at Bein & Fushi in Chicago.  He stayed on, learning and perfecting his craft for many years. He set up his own shop in the same historic building on South Michigan Avenue and has gone on to be recognized as one of the top makers in this country.

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John Dalley *SOLD*

sku Product SKU:  23797

John Dalley was for many years a violinist in the world-renowned Guarneri quartet. He also was a skilled bow maker. His bows are highly respected especially by musicians here in the Bay Area.

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Joseph Arthur Vigneron

sku Product SKU:  8282

Kown as "Vigneron Pére", Joseph Arthur Vigneron was one of the most important and respected Parisian bow makers of the later 19th century. Until 1872, he was the pupil and assistant of C.N. Husson. He then worked with J.J. Martin and from 1880 worked with Gand and Bernardel. He opened his own shop in 1888. His bows are always in demand and we are delighted to offer this fine example of his work. This would be an excellent choice for a professional musician who is looking for a wonderful responsive bow with outstanding playing qualities.

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Monique Poullot

sku Product SKU:  POULLOT_CEL

Roger & Max Millant

sku Product SKU:  15706

Brothers Roger and Max Millant were among the most respected European makers of their generation. Beginning their studies with their prize winning grandfather Sebastien-August Deroux, they continued their studies with Mougenot in Mirecourt and with Dykes in London. After establishing their own shop in Paris in 1930- shortly before turning 30- they quickly developed fame for constructing instruments of robust tone and elegant craftsmanship. During the course of their career, they won prizes in Cremona, The Hague, and Liege, among others. This violin is a classic example of their work from the same year they won first prize at The Hague for a quartet of instruments. It is of extremely attractive wood and a rich red varnish, and has a clear warm tone filled with resonance and color. 

 

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Labeled Hornsteiner *SOLD*

sku Product SKU:  23306

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Labeled J. Hofman *SOLD*

sku Product SKU:  20633

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Auguste Delivet

sku Product SKU:  23438

Like so many French makers, Delivet apprenticed in Mirecourt. After working there with Victor Rambaux, he moved to Paris working with H.C.Silvestre. He opened his own shop in Paris in 1892. His work was highly regarded and he won numerous gold medals in major exhibitions. In 1918 he emigrated to Canada working in Toronto and Montreal. This violin has a nice brilliant and responsive tone.

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James Reynold Carlisle

sku Product SKU:  23422

Carlisle made his first violin in 1910 and by 1914 he was associated with Rudolf Wurlitzer in Cincinnati. In the first part of the 20^th century, Wurlitzer was one of the largest musical instrument dealers in the world with several locations around the country and were one of the most important violin dealers in the U.S.  Carlisle made a number of fine violins for them over many years. This is an especially nice example of his work.

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Thomas Dignan

sku Product SKU:  23384

Tom Dignan started his career working for Bein & Fushi in 1979. He opened his own workshop in Boston in 1983. Since then he has won 17 awards for his bows, including two gold medals from the Violin Society of America. His bows are owned by professional musicians all over the world.

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Stamped Vitali

sku Product SKU:  23372

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Frank J. Callier

sku Product SKU:  23392

Originally from Perryville Missouri, Frank Callier moved to St Louis at age 17 where he began studying violin making. After working in San Antonio, TX, he settled in Hollywood in 1928 where he set up his own violin and bow making shop. He was by far the most important bow maker in Los Angeles and won a number of medals and awards for his fine bows.

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Nicols Maline

sku Product SKU:  23383

Nicolas Maline was one of the truly great French bow makers of the 19^th century. He was the son and pupil of Guillaume. He then worked for Pajeot alongside Nicolas Maire before opening his own workshop. He supplied bows to J.B. Vuillaume starting in 1840 although he never worked in Paris, and he was actually the first to make bows with the Vuillaume style frog. Vuillaume greatly appreciated his work and many of the bows stamped Vuillaume Paris were actually made by Maline in Mirecourt. The stick of this viola bow is of snakewood.

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Branded Caressa & Français *SOLD*

sku Product SKU:  23502

This exceptional bow was made for Caressa & Français in Paris. The stick is the work of Claude Thomassin and the frog and button is by Jules Fetique. It is fully certified by Raffin.

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Roger Lotte

sku Product SKU:  23436

Roger François Lott studied with his father François. His Mirecourt workshop produced high quality bows both under his own name and also for important Parisian makers and dealers such as R.& M. Millant and E.Vatelot.

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H.R.Pfretzschner *SOLD*

sku Product SKU:  20486

Bows from the H.R.Pfretzschner workshop have always been in demand by musicians all over the world. This bow represents an excellent value for the musician in that the nickel mounted button is a later replacement.

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Vladimir Radosavljevic

sku Product SKU:  20587

Vladimir Radosavljevic was for many years a professional violinist in Belgrade. He developed an interest in bow making and repair so he came to the U.S. and trained in the repair of fine bows. In ’98 he moved to Brasil to learn the art of bow making. He was so successful that he had many orders for his bows. He returned to this country working with a number of makers and dealers. Today he splits his time between Savannah and his native Belgrade.

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