Robert Glier

sku Product SKU:  18986

Robert Glier trained in Markneukirchen and like so many talented German makers seeking better opportunities than they had in their home country, came to the USA in 1885. For years he worked for Rudolf Wurlitzer in Cincinnati, later establishing his own successful workshop.

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Shahram & Saeid Rezvani *SOLD*

sku Product SKU:  22407

High quality smaller violins can sometimes be difficult to find. If you are looking for a fine quality 7/8th size violin, this Rezvani violin would be an excellent choice.

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Michele De Luccia

sku Product SKU:  21819

Michele studied violin making with his cousin Gennaro then settled in Casigliano,  moving to Salerno in 1943. In the late 1950’s he emigrated to New York, working with Rembert Wurlitzer and Jacques Français.

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John Harrison 16 ¼" *SOLD*

sku Product SKU:  22294

Over the years we have sold several violins by violin maker John Harrison whose workshop is in Redding, California. We have always admired the tone and craftsmanship of his instruments. Normally one would expect a maker of John’s skill and abilities to have a workshop in a large metropolitan area with easy access to a multitude of musicians and bountiful musical activity. Redding is a town of about a hundred thousand inhabitants, a long drive north of the San Francisco Bay Area. In spite of that John has established an excellent reputation as an award winning violin maker with a following among musicians far beyond his home base.

After four years in the U.S. Air Force, John settled in Redding and by 1976 had developed an excellent reputation as a repairer of string instruments. Forty years ago a client brought John some good quality tone wood and the result was his first violin. Since then he’s made over 200 violins, violas and cellos (about six a year). He has been especially influenced by the work of the great old Italian masters and the highly respected more contemporary makers and teachers like Simon Sacconi among other important influencers. He identifies very much with the Italian school of lutherie.

For a violin maker, one of the best ways to establish a reputation is through international violin making competitions and winning a medal or certificate at an important competition is one of the best ways to attract the attention of discerning string players. One of the most important of those competitions is held every other year by the Violin Society of America (VSA). Hundreds of instruments by top makers from all over the world are entered, and winning an award there is quite an achievement. Over the years John has won three silver medals for tone and numerous certificates of achievement in what is always an intense competition. He’s also won awards at competitions like the Violin Makers of British Columbia and the Violin Makers of Arizona International.

John Harrison’s violins, violas and cellos are beautifully crafted using the very finest aged maple and spruce with a superb, transparent varnish. Over the years we’ve been able to offer many fine contemporary Italian violins. John’s instruments share many of their best characteristics both visually and acoustically.  His violins have a full, powerful tone with great depth and warmth and are very responsive and easy to play. Clearly, they have the qualities that many of the top string players are looking for.

After a forty year violin making career, John Harrison has recently decided to retire and we are very fortunate have acquired the collection of his finest violins, a viola and a cello and are pleased to offer them to our clients.

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Fabrizio Di Pietrantonio

sku Product SKU:  11274

Born in Livorno in 1964, Pietrantonio worked with several important makers who trained him in the traditions of the Bisiach family and especially Igino Sderci. This violin is a reproduction of the model of J.B.Guadagnini and has as wonderful rich tone of great character.

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Frantisek X. Drozen

sku Product SKU:  21818

Drozen began his career in Prague working with J.B.Vavra and B.Lantner before moving to Turnov in 1925. His violins became popular with professionals and soloists, both in Czechoslovakia and around the world. In fact, one of his violins was used by the great violinist Jan Kubelik.

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Fine old German violin, labeled da Salo *SOLD*

sku Product SKU:  21318

This is a beautifully made 19^th. Century German violin with attractively designed purfling. Built on a large scale, this violin has a full rich tone.

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Primo Contavalli *SOLD*

sku Product SKU:  22214

Primo Contavalli studied with his father Luigi, quickly surpassing him. He was immediately successful, winning a silver medal at an important exhibition in Rome in 1920 when he was only 21 years old. Clearly, his finest work is from the 1920’s and 1930’s. This beautiful violin is an excellent example of his best work. Because of its superb tone, this fine violin would be an excellent choice for the professional musician.

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Enrico Ceruti *SOLD*

sku Product SKU:  22444

We are especially pleased to be able to offer this fine violin by Enrico Ceruti, one of the most important 19^th. century Italian violin makers. Grandson of J.B.Ceruti and son of Giuseppe, Enrico began his career with his father at only ten years of age. By the time he was in his late 20’s he had already established a fine reputation among musicians all over northern Italy. He exhibited his instruments in competitions all over Europe and won medals in his native Cremona as well as London and Vienna. This exceptional violin has a clear, dark tone, rich with lots of color.

This violin is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from W.E.Hill & Sons, London dated 1942,  reissued in 1954 and a certificate from Rembert Wurlitzer, New York dated 1962.

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Giovanni Astori 16 ½”

sku Product SKU:  17228

Giovanni Astori graduated from the prestigious International School of Violin Making in Cremona in 1979. This beautifully crafted viola has an excellent even, balanced tone which is clear and rich.

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Carlos Funes Vitanza

sku Product SKU:  22519

Carlos was born in Honduras and came to the U.S. as a child. He made his first stringed instruments in high school on his own. Excited by his early success he went to Cremona, Italy to study violin making at the renowned International violin making school, graduating in 1983. He stayed in Italy as a violin maker before returning to this country over thirty years ago. Even after all these years, his instruments show the finest qualities of the Italian violin makers who influenced him.

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John Harrison

sku Product SKU:  22307

JOHN HARRISON: VIOLIN MAKER

Over the years we have sold several violins by violin maker John Harrison whose workshop is in Redding, California. We have always admired the tone and craftsmanship of his instruments. Normally one would expect a maker of John’s skill and abilities to have a workshop in a large metropolitan area with easy access to a multitude of musicians and bountiful musical activity. Redding is a town of about a hundred thousand inhabitants, a long drive north of the San Francisco Bay Area. In spite of that John has established an excellent reputation as an award winning violin maker with a following among musicians far beyond his home base.

After four years in the U.S. Air Force, John settled in Redding and by 1976 had developed an excellent reputation as a repairer of string instruments. Forty years ago a client brought John some good quality tone wood and the result was his first violin. Since then he’s made over 200 violins, violas and cellos (about six a year). He has been especially influenced by the work of the great old Italian masters and the highly respected more contemporary makers and teachers like Simon Sacconi among other important influencers. He identifies very much with the Italian school of lutherie.

For a violin maker, one of the best ways to establish a reputation is through international violin making competitions and winning a medal or certificate at an important competition is one of the best ways to attract the attention of discerning string players. One of the most important of those competitions is held every other year by the Violin Society of America (VSA). Hundreds of instruments by top makers from all over the world are entered, and winning an award there is quite an achievement. Over the years John has won three silver medals for tone and numerous certificates of achievement in what is always an intense competition. He’s also won awards at the Violin Makers of British Columbia and the Violin Makers of Arizona International competitions.

John Harrison’s violins, violas and cellos are beautifully crafted using the very finest aged maple and spruce with a superb, transparent varnish. Over the years we’ve been able to offer many fine contemporary Italian violins. John’s instruments share many of their best characteristics both visually and acoustically.  His violins have a full, powerful tone with great depth and warmth and are very responsive and easy to play. Clearly, they have the qualities that many of the top string players are looking for.

After a forty year violin making career, John Harrison has recently decided to retire and we are very fortunate have acquired the collection of his finest violins, a viola and a cello and are pleased to offer them to our clients.
 

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Robert W. Miller

sku Product SKU:  22189

Starting in the early 1970’s Robert Miller made almost 100 violins, violas and cellos. He was awarded a gold medal at the Violin Society of America in 1978.

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Hal Trepolaury 16 ½"

sku Product SKU:  21849

From the Paul Hart workshop

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Labeled C. Jean Pique *SOLD*

sku Product SKU:  22364

From the workshop of William Harris Lee.

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Eugenio Degani

sku Product SKU:  22383

Born in Merlara, Eugenio Degani worked with his father Domenico, then moved to Montagnana and finally to Venice in 1888 where he was highly successful and respected. He was awarded Gold medals at competitions in Paris, Bologna, Turin and Palermo.

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D. Nicolas

sku Product SKU:  22384

Mid 19^th. Century – branded and signed.

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Georges Chanot *SOLD*

sku Product SKU:  22213

Georges Chanot was one of the top Parisian violin makers of the 19^th century and a rival to J.B.Vuillaume. His violins are highly sought after. He worked first with his father Joseph then with other important Parisian masters before opening his own workshop in 1823. He was famous not just as a maker but as an expert and dealer.

This violin has a wonderful tone, highly responsive and resonant and is a real joy to play. It is also attractively priced in that the scroll is not original to this violin but is an authentic work of Chanot, from a later instrument.  The violin is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Bernard Millant in Paris.

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Old German Violin branded HOPF *SOLD*

sku Product SKU:  21959

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Labeled Georges Cherpitel

sku Product SKU:  18468

Although he wasn’t a prolific maker it is clear from this violin that Georges Cherpital was a highly skilled maker. He worked with his father Nicolas Émile and then worked with Cuesnon.

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R. L. Steenburgen

sku Product SKU:  22414

Highly respected for his work,Randy Steenburgen has won several gold medals at Violin Society of America (VSA) competitions, perhaps the most important in the world. This is a beautifully made bow, typical of his high level of craftsmanship.

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Shahram & Saeid Rezvani 16" *SOLD*

sku Product SKU:  22344

Over the last 25 years the brothers Rezvani have made more than 500 violins, violas, and cellos. They began their studies in Iran with Ibrahim Ghambari Mehr, ex-student of the Parisian master, Etienne Vatelot, and later in Vienna with Johann Rombach. They continue perfecting their art as members of the Violin Society of America, working with such masters as Joseph Curtin. Now based in Los Angeles, they produce excellent instruments. Their work is very characteristic, resonant and sweet, easy to play, rich in tone color. We currently have 2 fine violas, both of which are quite responsive and represent a great value for the performing musician.

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Ferdinand Gagliano

sku Product SKU:  22396

The Gagliano family of makers (14 in all) dominated violin making in Naples for almost two centuries, from about 1700 to 1886. Ferdinando trained with his uncle Gennaro, but his work shows the influence of both his father Nicolo and his uncle. This violin has exceptional tonal qualities, suitable for a top professional violinist.

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Douglas Raguse *SOLD*

sku Product SKU:  22056

One of the best American bowmakers, Raguse has made over 1100 bows. He studied with Lloyd Liu and Bill Salchow before setting up on his own in Chicago, and later in Michigan. He has won a dozen awards at various competitions, including gold medal at the VSA in 1980. This bow is an excellent example of Raguse's work.

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