Michel Eggimann

sku Product SKU:  24189

Born in Switzerland, Michel Eggimann made his first violins there before studying at the Cremona Violin Making School with V. Bissolotti, graduating in 1986. Even before graduation he won 4^th prize at the  4^th Trienalle in Cremona. In 1986 he won the Stouffer Prize for a superb Guarneri copy. He opened his workshop in Lucca, Tuscany in 1991 and then to Rome in 2007. Even before  graduation from the Cremona school,  he had specialized in reproductions of the great Cremonese masters with superb antiquing that very few of today’s makers can equal. 

His work is in great demand, difficult to obtain and we are pleased to offer this superb Guarneri copy.

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Oscar Meinel

sku Product SKU:  24122

Made in the Ernst Heinrich Roth workshop in Markneukirchen.

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Jules Grandjon

sku Product SKU:  24110

Jules Grandjon was born in Mirecourt, the son and probably student of his father Prosper Grandjon. He worked in Paris and Amsterdam taking over his brothers workshop before establishing a workshop in Mirecourt around 1850. This workshop was very successful and his work won medals at Paris and London exhibitions. 

This beautiful violin has a wonderfully responsive tone, very even and powerful.

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Paul Bailly *SOLD*

sku Product SKU:  22497

Bailly is one of the best known and respected makers in 19^th century France. Born in Mirecourt, he trained with Galliard and J.B.Vuillaume before working in many cities including several locations in France and also Brussels, London, Leeds and even New York. He established his final workshop in Paris in 1899. He won ten medals at important exhibitions all over the world.  His work is always of the very highest quality. 

This violin is a classic example of his fine work and has a fine mature tone, suitable for a professional violinist.

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Herbert Wanka

sku Product SKU:  24143

Herbert Wanka is one of the best known and respected of today’s Germen bow makers. He began his training in 1952 when German violin and bow makers, mostly refugees from Czechoslovakia, were first establishing their workshops in Bubenreuth. He then worked for several years with Gotthard Schuster before opening his own shop in 1971. He was later joined by his son Christian. Although his work still shows some of the qualities of Schuster’s work, his bows have his own personal style.

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Heinz Dölling

sku Product SKU:  24120

Heinz Dölling worked with his father Otto and established his own workshop in 1938. He was highly respected for his elegant workmanship. Even though the GDR (East Germany) was not favorable towards individual craftsmen developing their own personal style, he was able to establish an international reputation through major trade fairs.

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Joseph Arthur Vigneron

sku Product SKU:  24188

The latter 19^th and early 20^th centuries were the “Golden Period” of French bow making. The great masters like Victor Fetique, Claude Thomassin, Eugene Sartory and of course Joseph Arthur Vigneron brought the standard of bow making to a new level. Known as Vigneron Père, he studied with his stepfather, C.N.Husson along side Alfred Lamy in his native Mirecourt. He subsequently worked for J.J.Martin and Gand & Bernardel among others before establishing his own Parisian workshop in 1888.  

This bow is an excellent example of his work and is very suited to a professional cellist.

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Victor Fetique

sku Product SKU:  24169

Victor Fetique was one of the great masters of classical tradition of French bow making.  He apprenticed with C.C.Husson, S.F.Maline, Miquel and C.N.Bazin. He moved to Paris in 1901 and worked with Caressa & Français alongside Claude Thomassin. He established his own Parisian workshop in 1913. He was awarded the title “Greatest archetier in France” at the Paris Exhibition of 1927. Over the years we have offered many bows by this master and this is one of the finest we’ve seen. 

This exceptional bow has all the playing qualities a top professional could want. This beautiful gold mounted bow is a great demonstration of why Victor Fetique has such a high   reputation among top musicians as well as collectors.

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Morizot Frères

sku Product SKU:  24156

The Morizot family of bow makers was founded by Louis Morizot and continued by his five sons, all master bow makers.  In addition to making bows sold with the L.Morizot stamp, they made fine bows for dealers and shops. 

This bow was made for Lucien Schmitt in Grenoble.

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August Nürnberger Suess

sku Product SKU:  24125

Son of Adolf Nürnberger and grandson of J.C.Suess set up his own workshop in Markneukirchen at age 25 before emigrating to USA in 1912. He set up his workshop in Novato, California in Marin County north of San Francisco. 

This bow is of excellent quality and is offered at an excellent price due to the fact that the frog is not original to the bow but a later replacement

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Paul Hilaire

sku Product SKU:  24303

Paul Hilaire (1906- 1967) started his training with Georges Apparut and became his first assistant. Upon Apparut's death, he took over the business with Apparut's widow, eventually taking over the workshop. Hilaire was later joined by Jean Eulry who was trained by Amadee Dieudonne. Upon Hilaire's death, the workshop was taken over by Eulry. Cellos were Hilaire's speciality and were especially popular in Japan and fere in the U.S.A. This beautiful cello has a wonderful, open and resonant sound with excellent projection. A good choice for an accomplished professional cellist.

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Hel Jos 15 ⅝

sku Product SKU:  24287

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Zani Aldo 16 ½

sku Product SKU:  24288

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Tom Croen

sku Product SKU:  24326

Tom Croen has been one of the most respected violin makers in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Born in New York City, he studied the history of the violin at Allegheny College. In 1977 he left college and studied at the Violin Making School of America with Paul Hart and Chris DeGroot. After graduation in 1980 he came to San Francisco working for Rolland Feller for two years. He opened his own workshop and quickly became one of the most respected violin makers in the Bay Area. In 1984 and 1986 he won three gold medals at the prestigious Violin Society of America competitions with the title of “Hors Concours” and has been a workmanship judge at VSA competitions. As a recognized expert on violin acoustics, he has written a number of articles on the subject.

This fine violin would be an excellent choice for the professional violinist. The healthy tone is powerful, rich, responsive and easy to play.

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Elophe Poirson *SOLD*

sku Product SKU:  17767

Elophe Poirson is certainly one of the most mysterious and debated French violin makers. His prime occupation was as a telegraph operator, but toward the end of that career, he became fascinated with violin making. Even though some have considered him an amateur maker, his instruments went well beyond that. In fact he won many awards for his instruments and his work was praised by a number of respected musicians. His violin making career spanned the years 1870-1918 and has been estimated to have made around 300 instruments.

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Marc Laberte Shop

sku Product SKU:  24327

Marc Laberte was the director of the Laberte-Humbert Frères workshop which produced some of the best Mirecourt violins of the early to mid 20^th Century. From the "Carlisle Collection", this fine violin would be an excellent and well priced violin for an advancing student.

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Conrad Heberlein

sku Product SKU:  24300

C. Heberlein was born in Markneukirchen in 1887. He studied with Ernst Schmidt and his uncle Heinrich Th. Heberlein. Still in his teens, he emigrated to Philadelphia and by 1909 he had his own shop in Chicago.  Shortly after this beautiful violin was made he moved to St Louis where he finished his career in the late 1940’s.

This strikingly beautiful violin has an unusual “flamed” spruce top.

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Old French Violin branded D.Salazar

sku Product SKU:  24304

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Josef Kantuscher Baroque Viola

sku Product SKU:  24274

Josef Kantuscher was one of the most respected German violin makers of his time.  Throughout his career, his work was in such demand that he made instruments only on commission with a long waiting list, mostly for professional musicians. He made over 700 instruments by the time he died at age 91. In addition, he won numerous awards and medals at major competitions.

Kantuscher began his training at the Mittenwald violin making school in 1941 and was awarded his master’s certificate in 1948. He opened his own workshop there in 1955, working continuously until his death in 2013.

This beautiful baroque viola was made when he was at the peak of his career and is in almost perfect condition.

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John Greenwood

sku Product SKU:  24377

John Greenwood trained with French Maker Jean Grunberger and with several important masters at the Oberlin workshops. His bows are popular with members of the San Francisco Symphony as well as the SF Ballet and Opera orchestras in addition to professionals in New York City and Atlanta.

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Alex Moro *SOLD*

sku Product SKU:  24395

Port Townsend is famous as the home of more  bow makers than any other town in the world. Among them is Alex Moro. He got his training with Christopher Dixon and then with Ole Kanestrom and Charles Espy among others. He’s also spending time studying the work of the great French masters, especially Tourte, Persoit and Pajeot.

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Klaus Grunke

sku Product SKU:  24245

Klaus Grünke is one of the best known and respected bow makers working in Germany today. He studied with his father Richard from 1975-1978. In 1980 he came to Los Angeles to work with Hans Weisshaar where he was able to study the work of the great master bow makers of the past.  In addition to making superb bows he has developed an expertise in fine old bows. In 2000, he published the two volume book on the German bow makers.

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Alex Moro

sku Product SKU:  24394

Port Townsend is famous as the home of more  bow makers than any other town in the world. Among them is Alex Moro. He got his training with Christopher Dixon and then with Ole Kanestrom and Charles Espy among others. He’s also spending time studying the work of the great French masters, especially Tourte, Persoit and Pajeot.

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Herbert Wanka

sku Product SKU:  24285

Herbert Wanka is one of the best known and respected of today’s German bow makers. In 1952 he began his training when German violin and bow makers, mostly refugees from Czechoslovakia were first establishing their workshops in Bubenreuth. He then worked for several years with Gotthard Schuster before opening his own shop in 1971. He was later joined by his son Christian. Although his work still shows some of the qualities of Schuster’s work, his bows have their own personal style.

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