Violin by Virgilio Cappellini
Cremona, Italy, 1974. Length of Back: 355 mm – $10,000
A Stradivari model in excellent condition by a fine modern Italian maker. This violin has a bright, bold tone suitable to large concert halls and lends itself easily to solo playing.
Violin by Albert Deblaye
Paris, 1924. Length of Back: 359 mm – $8,500
A French Stradivari model violin with a gorgeous two-piece back in nearly perfect condition with comfortable playing proportions and a clear, bright sound.
Violin by Etienne Laprevotte
Paris, 1822. Length of Back: 359 mm – $9,000
An extremely well-preserved French violin with a sweet, somewhat dark tone.
Violin by Louis Dolling, Jr.
Markneukirchen, c.1890. Length of Back: 359 mm – $8,500
A wonderful example of fine Markneukirchen workmanship with a bold, sophisticated sound.
Violin by August Gemunder
New York, 1912. Length of Back: 356 mm – $10,000
The maker’s long pattern Stradivari model with a one-piece back of dramatically flamed American slab-cut maple.
Violin by Otto Glaesel
Markneukirchen, 1885. Length of Back: 362 mm – $10,000
A “Red Violin” by an exceptionally talented maker with a lengthy inscription from the maker on the interior of the instrument.
Violin by Heinrich E. Heberlein
Markneukirchen, 1921. Length of Back: 359 mm – $4,200
The Heberlein Workshop operated from the 1890’s until the late 1920’s and was arguably the most well-respected large workshop of the time in Markneukirchen. This particular violin is a Stradivari model with a beautifully flamed one-piece back.
Violin by John Juzek
Prague, 1936. Length of Back: 356 mm – $8,500
This famous workshop’s “Master Art” Gagliano model. Beautiful antiquing and a powerful, bright tone make this violin stand out.
Violin by William Moenning I
Philadelphia, 1919. Length of Back: 360 mm – $8,000
A rare example of the work of the founder of the Moennig shop in Philadelphia.
Violin by Paul Doerfel
Markneukirchen, 1930. Length of Back: 357 mm – $11,000
An elegant semi-antiqued Carlo Testore model made under the maker’s Italianized pseudonym “Eulo Dorfino” for the Moennig shop.
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