Paolo Fanfani

sku Product SKU:  14331

A talented young maker, Fanfani studied with Angelo Sperzaga at the International School of Violin making in Cremona. After graduating in 2003, he worked in the shop of Sperzaga. In 2011 he opened up his own shop in Piacenza. This violin was made while working with his master, and has a clear, even, ringing tone.

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Emile Germain

sku Product SKU:  20110

We are especially pleased to be able to offer these two superb examples of the work of Emile Germain. Born in 1853, Emile trained first in Mirecourt (as did almost all Parisian makers) and then with his father in Paris. He took over his business in 1870 and continues on until 1933. He won a medal at the Paris Exposition Universelle in 1900. These two wonderful violins are in unusually fine condition made from the very finest materials.

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Gand & Bernardel

sku Product SKU:  20017

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Charles Résuche

sku Product SKU:  13157

Résuche worked for famous shops both in Paris (Gand & Bernardel) and Lyon (Diter) before establishing his own shop in Bordeaux. This beautifully made violin has a full, rich tone.

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Marco Pedrini

sku Product SKU:  14518

He began his studies in violin making at the age of 14 in Cremona, winning a prize as the school’s best student in 2000. After studying with Giorgio Cé at the school, he apprenticed with the renowned luthier, Giorgio Grisales. In 2008 he established his own workshop in Cremona. This instrument is easy to play, and has a clear, fresh sound.

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J&P Diter

sku Product SKU:  20189

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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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Marco Nolli

sku Product SKU:  12128

Nolli, like many of the top Cremona makers, was fortunate to have been at the school when Stefano Conia and Giorgio Scolari were teaching there. Since graduation, he has won numerous medals at competitions all over Italy and has launched a very successful career. This violin is now a few years old and has been “played in”. The tone is smooth, clear and responsive.

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Paul Mangenot

sku Product SKU:  11278

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Collin-Mezin

sku Product SKU:  18466

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Francois Henry Charotte

sku Product SKU:  1533

This beautifully made violin although undated, appears to be from the mid 19th century and is typical of the high quality of workmanship when Mirecourt violin making was at its peak. This example is in excellent condition and has a brilliant responsive tone.

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Southern French

sku Product SKU:  13172

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Paolo Floriani

sku Product SKU:  14743

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Jay Haide Model 101

sku Product SKU:  101VLN

Labeled Gustave Bazin

sku Product SKU:  18071

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Jay Haide Statue Model Violin

sku Product SKU:  303SVLN

Labeled Carl Joseph Schuster

sku Product SKU:  19007

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P. Serdet workshop

sku Product SKU:  11302

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Horst Schönfelder

sku Product SKU:  16480

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Copie J.B.Vuillaume

sku Product SKU:  19105

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D. Nicolas

sku Product SKU:  19124

Branded "A La Ville de Cremonne, D. Nicolas Aine", these instruments, based on a unique, wide pattern, were produced by two generations of the Nicolas family in Mirecourt, France for much of the 1800s. The model and brand were continued by Justin Derazey and then by Laberte and Magnie into the 20th century. This instrument, made in the latter half of the 19th century, has a robust and clear tone, typical for these instruments.

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Albin Ludwig Paulus

sku Product SKU:  17145

After World War I, violin making in Markneukirchen started focusing on higher quality “Art Violins” rather than less expensive student work. This violin is an excellent example of these fine instruments. Albin Paulus studied with Dölling and established independently while still in his 20s and continued until 1946. Tonally, this violin is powerful, brilliant and responsive.

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Martin Erician

sku Product SKU:  19689

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Ernst Heinrich Roth

sku Product SKU:  19008

This exceptional violin from the Roth Markneukirchen workshop before their move to Erlangen, represents their finest work equal to or exceeding their best work from the 1920’s. The tone is rich and powerful, a sound that would appeal to many.

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