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A violin by Akop Azoyan, Cremona 2021

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A violin by Akop Azoyan, Strad copy, Cremona 2026

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A violin by Enrico Ceruti, Cremona 1840

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A viola by Alessandro Tossani, Cremona 2026, 41.7cm

Alessandro Tossani has been a friend of the shop for over 10 years and in fact my assistant, Martin , used to do some work in Cremona for him! Tossani is violin making “old school”…entering the violin making school while still aged 13!, after further studies he then worked for ...

A viola by Henry D W Mann, Winchester 2025

Henry Mann is a maker of contemporary violins, violas and cellos, based in the South of England. He graduated from The Newark School of Violin Making in 2018, with Distinction. His search for attaining the highest level of making took him to Angers France, where he immersed himself ...

A violin by Vincenzo Sannino, Naples/Rome c1910

Vincenzo Sannino, born in Naples in 1879, initially trained as a violinist at the city’s conservatory, where he likely encountered local makers such as Giuseppe Desiato and Francesco Verzella. However, the strongest influence on his development as a luthier came from Giovanni Tedesco. A decisive moment in his career ...

A violin by Giovanni Battista Gaibisso, 1933

Giovanni Battista Gaibisso (1876-1962) seems to be quite a rare maker whom obviously had some connection to the great Cesare Candi and the makers of this time in Genoa. His work is first class and meticulous. This particular violin is clearly modelled on the Il Cannone , Paganini’s violin that ...

A violin by Giovanni Battista Gaibisso, 1941

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A violin by Andrea Ortona, 2026 SOLD! Register for the next one!

Andrea Ortona works closely with violinists to create instruments of exceptional power and musicality. He makes exact replica copies and new instruments. His passionate attention to acoustic and aesthetic detail produces violins, violas and cellos fit for the concert hall and more intimate performance spaces. Over the last ...

A violin by Melvin Goldsmith, Guadagnini model, c2022

In 1980 Melvin Goldsmith completed his first violin at the young age of 12. Receiving a rare and prestigious sponsorship from the English Crafts Council, his work is based on a deep love and appreciation of the style, methods and materials of the classic 17th and 18th century violin makers. ...

A violin by Piero Parravicini, Milan 1921

Piero Parravicini was born in Bovisio, just outside Milan, in 1889. He then moved to Milan to study with Romeo Antoniazzi and later worked in the Monzino workshop for one year in 1924 before setting up on his own. He had a successful career in his own right and ...

A violin by Piero Parravicini, c1920

Piero Parravicini was born in Bovisio, just outside Milan, in 1889. He then moved to Milan to study with Romeo Antoniazzi and later worked in the Monzino workshop for one year in 1924 before setting up on his own. He had a successful career in his own right and ...

A violin by Arnaldo Morano, Turin 1945

1911-2007 Arnaldo Morano was born in Turin and is a maker that can be regarded as one of the fine 1940-1970 period of makers that included Capicchioni, Ornati and Garimberti. Due to his ...

A violin by Eugenio Degani, 1898

Eugenio Degani was a talented Italian luthier. Born in Merlara Italy in 1842, he learnt the art of violin making from his father, Domenico Degani. In 1872, he opened up his first workshop in Montagnana before moving to Venice in 1888. It is said that he was very influential in ...

A violin by Carlo Carletti, Pieve di Cento C1930

Born in Pieve di Cento in 1873, Carletti dealt with antiques and furniture restoration during his youth, and then approached violin making by making the acquaintance of Raffaele Fiorini and also benefiting from the influence of Augusto Pollastriand Ettore Soffritti. Later on, he collaborated with the musician ...

A violin by Alessandro Tossani, Cremona 2025

Alessandro Tossani has been a friend of the shop for over 10 years and in fact my assistant, Martin , used to do some work in Cremona for him! Tossani is violin making “old school”…entering the violin making school while still aged 13!, after further studies he then worked for ...

A viola by Francesco Piasentini, Guadagnini model, Padova 2024

Francesco Piasentini has been crafting stringed instruments since 2001, the year he graduated from the International School of Violin Making in Cremona. Simultaneously, he achieved a degree in Materials Engineering from the University of Padua in the same year, where he focused his studies in the qualification of materials for ...

A viola Ioannis Apostolou, Brescia 2025, 40.2cm

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A viola by Andrea Varazzani, Cremona 2025

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A viola by Daehee Jung, Cremona 2024

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A viola by Cesare Magrini, Bologna 1988

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A violin by Guy Harrison, Ottawa 2013

Guy Harrison began working in the violin trade at the age of 13 in Australia. He studied for three years at the Newark School of Violin Making in England. After graduating with the highest level of distinction he was employed in Europe and further trained in the restoration of fine ...

A viola by Giuseppe Arrè, Cremona 2025, 41.6cm

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A viola by Luigi Bajoni, Milan 1854, 41cm

Luigi Bajoni (1815-1892) Bajoni is an extremely rare maker. With the quality of this work it is surprising that so few instruments made by him exist. We know of one fine cello that carries this level of workmanship but many instruments attributed to him are clearly wrong. This viola ...

A viola by Sebastian Ribes, Cremona 2025, 41.3cm

Sebastian Ribes was born in Mexico City in 1970. He began his violin making studies in the workshop of Masters Antonio Carriedo and Octavio Aranda in Xalapa, Mexico in 1991. He apprenticed there for two years, and then following his masters’ advice, he enrolled at the International School of Violin Making in Cremona, where he ...

A violin by Luiz Amorim, Cremona 2025, “Carrodus” copy of Del Gesu SOLD

The Master Maker Luiz Amorim “AN INSTRUMENT IS LIKE A BLANK CANVAS ON WHICH I CAN EXPRESS MY ARTISTIC FLAIR AS A MAKER.” Bringing Brazilian flair to the Italian cradle of violin making, at the heart of Amorim Fine Violins is its founder, Luiz Amorim. Inspired by ...

A violin by Romolo Parmeggiani, 1915

Romolo Parmeggiani was a violin and bow maker. He generally worked on Stradivari model instruments. He won awards in Fiume and Cremona 1937, Rome 1952, 1954. Extremely rare, this is a fine early example from c1915. In excellent condition, it’s just a very beautiful example. Blot certificate

A violin by Carlo Giuseppe Oddone, Turin 1927

Carlo Giuseppe Oddone (1866-1936) was one of the great makers of Turin during the first half of the 20th century. While he did work in London for 4 or so years, his work is unmistakably “Turin”- no antiquing, black shamfers on the scroll and that gorgeous golden yellow varnish. It’s ...

A viola by Alessandro Tossani, Cremona 2024, 41.7cm

Alessandro Tossani has been a friend of the shop for over 10 years and in fact my assistant, Martin , used to do some work in Cremona for him! Tossani is violin making “old school”…entering the violin making school while still aged 13!, after further studies he then worked for ...

A violin by Cesare Magrini, Bologna, 1982, Poggi model

Cesare Magrini began his apprenticeship in the mid-seventies under his uncle, Primo Contavalla, son of Luigi, both of whom were violin makers in Imola, a city near Bologna. He then successively joined the workshops of Otello Bignami and Ansaldo Poggi in Bologna, Mario Capicchioni in Rimini and finally Giuseppe Lucci in Roma. In ...

A violin by Gaetano Sgarabotto, Parma 1927, ex Shlomo Mintz

Gaetano Sgarabotto (born Venice 1878-1959) can without doubt be considered one of the true greats of the violin making world ,First half of the 20th century. He studied the basics of violin-making on his own in Vicenza for many years, until 1901 when he moved to Milan. Here, he studied ...

A viola by Alessandro Di Matteo, Cremona 2024, 41.5cm

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A cello by Paul Collins, 2016, Ruggieri model

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A viola by Luiz Amorim, Cremona 2025 – Now available!

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A violin by C. A. Testore

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A violin by Vincenzo Postiglione, Naples C1895

Vincenzo Postiglione was born in Naples in 1831. He may have started learning the rudiments of violin making from his father, but he began studying in earnest with Vincenzo Iorio around the age of 16. Iorio died in 1849, at which time Postiglione became more interested studying the works of ...

A violin by Charles Boullangier, London, 1878

Charles Boullangier 1823-1888 Charles Boullangier is a maker that encompasses the technical precision of the French school with the freedom of the English school. A great combo! He worked for JB Vuillaume in Paris for 3 years, then with Charles Gand up to the year 1849. He then moved ...

A violin by Fernando Garimberti, 1967

Garimberti, Ferdinando (6 January 1894 – 26 March 1982) Garimberti was born in Mamiano di Traversetolo. He studied with Romeo and Riccardo Antoniazzi; he then worked for Giuseppe Pedrazzini and Leandro Bisiach, and later set up independently in Milan. Between 1927 and 1949 his instruments won important awards at the ...

A viola by Gaetano Chiocchi, Padua 1873, 41.2cm

Gaetano Chiocchi (1814 – c. 1881) Gaetano Chiocchi established himself as a violin-maker ...

A violin by Joseph & Antonio Gagliano, Naples, C1790

Extremely fine example of the brother Joseph & Antonio Gagliano, made circa 1790 this violin comes with a recent Biddulph certificate. Giuseppe was the son of Nicolo Gagliano and his work can reach these heights but during the later parts of his career he joined his brother Antonio in a ...

A violin by Arnaldo Morano, Turin 1944

1911-2007 Arnaldo Morano was born in Turin and is a maker that can be regarded as one of the fine 1940-1970 period of makers that included Capicchioni, Ornati and Garimberti. Due to his ...

A viola by Romolo Parmeggiani, Modena 1963 – 41.9cm

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A violin by W.E. Hill & Sons, London 1903

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A violin by Vincenzo Postiglione, Naples 1906

Vincenzo Postiglione was born in Naples in 1831. He may have started learning the rudiments of violin making from his father, but he began studying in earnest with Vincenzo Iorio around the age of 16. Iorio died in 1849, at which time Postiglione became more interested studying the works of ...

A viola by Francesco Piasentini, Padova 2023, 41.1cm

Francesco Piasentini has been crafting stringed instruments since 2001, the year he graduated from the International School of Violin Making in Cremona. Simultaneously, he achieved a degree in Materials Engineering from the University of Padua in the same year, where he focused his studies in the qualification of materials for ...

A violin by Enrico Marchetti, 1898

Enrico Marchetti(1855-1930) is regarded as the best Turin maker of the 20th century. He trained initially with L. Bajoni and G. Rossi in Milan and in Turin he worked with Rinaldi and A. Guadagnini. He won various awards at exhibitions including: Turin 1884, Antwerp & Paris 1885, Paris 1886 etc. ...

A viola by Alessandro Di Matteo, Cremona 2023, 41.5cm

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A viola by Piero Parravicini, Milan 1949, 41.7cm

Piero Parravicini was born in Bovisio, just outside Milan, in 1889. He then moved to Milan to study with Romeo Antoniazzi and later worked in the Monzino workshop for one year in 1924 before setting up on his own. He had a successful career in his own right and ...

A viola by Piero Parravicini, 1949, 41.7cm

Piero Parravicini was born in Bovisio, just outside Milan, in 1889. He then moved to Milan to study with Romeo Antoniazzi and later worked in the Monzino workshop for one year in 1924 before setting up on his own. He had a successful career in his own right and ...

A viola by Borja Bernabeu, Cremona 2023, 41.2cm

Borja comes from Madrid, but started his training in violin making in the U.S. He moved to Cremona to study at the violin making school. After graduation, he worked with Silvio Levaggi and Alberto Giordano before establishing his own workshop. In 2006, Borja won two silver medals for a violin ...

A violin by Gonzalo Bayolo, Santiago de Compostela 2024

Based in Santiago de Compostela, Gonzalo Bayolo brings together respect for tradition and an innovative spirit into the instrument making process. Led by a deep knowledge of the science and history of his trade, he imbues his creations with dynamism and an original interpretation, granting them a unique character. ...

A viola by William Prior, Newcastle 1712, 41.7cm

William Prior ( Born 1690 Gateshead, died 1759 Newcastle, County Durham UK) is an extremely interesting and rare UK maker. I have seen a few violins by him but this is the first viola. Who did he learn off? No information. How many instruments? No idea. You see what I’m ...

A viola by Giuseppe Sgarbi, Rome 1880, 40.7cm

Giuseppe Sgarbi 1818 -d1905 Sgarbi can be considered one of the last of the truly 19th Century makers before the influx of “Modern” Italian making . Very classical in design, the varnish he used is extremely fine and his workmanship is also very neat. This viola is a fine example ...

A viola by Carlo Carletti, Pieve di Cento c1925, 40.7cm

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A viola by Cesare Magrini, Bologna 1984, 41.1cm

Cesare Magrini began his apprenticeship in the mid-seventies under his uncle, Primo Contavalla, son of Luigi, both of whom were violin makers in Imola, a city near Bologna. He then successively joined the workshops of Otello Bignami and Ansaldo Poggi in Bologna, Mario Capicchioni in Rimini and finally Giuseppe Lucci in Roma. In ...

A viola by Cesare Magrini, Bologna 1986, 41.1cm

Cesare Magrini began his apprenticeship in the mid-seventies under his uncle, Primo Contavalla, son of Luigi, both of whom were violin makers in Imola, a city near Bologna. He then successively joined the workshops of Otello Bignami and Ansaldo Poggi in Bologna, Mario Capicchioni in Rimini and finally Giuseppe Lucci in Roma. In ...

A viola by David Rattray, London 2013, 41.9cm

David Rattray can be considered one of the UK’s most experienced violin makers. After training as a maker he accepted the position as the curator of the world famous Royal Academy of Music instrument collection. His violas are always in demand and can be heard in many of the major ...

A viola by William Gilkes, London 1844, 41.2cm

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A violin by Paolo Erba, Mariano Comense 1900

Paolo Erba (1874-1927) is an extremely rare maker! This is the first I have seen. He started making in 1888 and was probably making violins for the Bisiach workshop, just look at the back of this violin…what a stunner! This violin comes from a retired musician whom used it for ...

A violin by Eugenio Degani, 1895

Eugenio Degani was a talented Italian luthier. Born in Merlara Italy in 1842, he learnt the art of violin making from his father, Domenico Degani. In 1872, he opened up his first workshop in Montagnana before moving to Venice in 1888. It is said that he was very influential in ...

A violin by Giuseppe Marconcini, Ferrara 1816

Giuseppe Marconcini (1774-1841) is an extremely rare maker from Ferrara, he was taught by his father Luigi however his work surpassed his Father and this violin exhibits and extremely high level of craft. Made in 1816 this violin is totally MINT! big tone, looks good and has an Eric Blot ...

A violin by the Voller Brothers, Testore copy, London c1910/20

Made famous by their truly gifted abilities to replicate the work of other makers, the Voller brothers William, Charles and Alfred will forever be remembered as extremely talented makers and highly skilled copyists. They first started making copies when working for George Heart and Son’s, where their replicas became well-known ...

A violin by the Voller brothers, London, c1900

Made famous by their truly gifted abilities to replicate the work of other makers, the Voller brothers William, Charles and Alfred will forever be remembered as extremely talented makers and highly skilled copyists. They first started making copies when working for George Heart and Son’s, where their replicas became well-known ...

A violin by Jacques-Pierre Thibout, Paris 1825

The Thibout dynasty of violin makers occupies a special place in the history of French lutherie. It spanned almost a century and a half, including the transitional period when such notable makers as Lupot, Pique and Aldric were adapting their models and techniques to the demands of repertoire and the ...

A viola by Andrea Varazzani, Cremona 2022, 41cm

Born in Napoli, Italy in 1982, Andrea Varazzani graduated with a diploma from the International Violinmaker School Antonia Stradivari in Cremona in 2000. A member of the Consortium of Violinmakers “Antonio Stradivari” and Italian Luthery Association (A.L.I), Varazzani worked with the Master Daniele Tonarelli and opened his laboratory in Cremona ...

A violin by Luiz Amorim, Cremona 2022, Guarneri copy SOLD…new one available NOV 2024

Luiz Amorim With a sensitive eye to nature’s shapes and textures, inspired by some teachers and the desire to work transforming the materials with his hands was being built Luiz Amorim’s career. Born in Curitiba, Brazil, in 1964, Luiz started his studies in Mechanics, focused in technical drawing and ...

A violin by Enrico Ceruti, Cremona 1849

CERUTI, Enrico, son of Giuseppe, Cremona, born in 1808, died on October 30, 1883. Enrico Ceruti is the last of the long line of Cremonese Violin-makers; there is, in consequence, a peculiar interest attached to him. Independent of this, however, he is deserving of special ...

A viola by Francesco Piasentini, Padua 2022, 41.1cm

Francesco Piasentini has been crafting stringed instruments since 2001, the year he graduated from the International School of Violin Making in Cremona. Simultaneously, he achieved a degree in Materials Engineering from the University of Padua in the same year, where he focused his studies in the qualification of materials for ...

A viola by Alfredo Gianotti, Milan 1976, 42.2cm

Alfredo Gianotti was born in 1915 in Milan, Italy. Whilst a prisoner of war in the United States, Gianotti learned the art of violin making with guidance from R. Bechini. On his return, Gianotti won violin making awards in Pegli and Rome 1956, Cremona 1967, and Bagnacavallo 1976. This particular ...

A violin by Francesco Piasentini, Padua 2021

Francesco Piasentini has been crafting stringed instruments since 2001, the year he graduated from the International School of Violin Making in Cremona. Simultaneously, he achieved a degree in Materials Engineering from the University of Padua in the same year, where he focused his studies in the qualification of materials for ...

A violin by Georges Chanot, Paris 1843

Georges Chanot trained in Mirecourt then established himself as a maker in Paris in 1819. He famously rivalled J.B Vuillaume during this time, as both were significant and talented makers in Paris. Vuillaume remained in Paris, building his workshop whilst Chanot chose to travel Europe, building his reputation as an ...

A viola by Alberto Cassutti, Padova 2022, 41.1cm

41.4cm Amati copy Alberto Cassutti is a young Italian maker based in Padova, Italy. He trined at the Parma school of violin making under Renato Scrollavezza as well as Working in London for some of the violin shop. His instruments show a high level of refinement . This is ...

A violin by A.S.P. Bernardel, 1865, Paris

Auguste Sébastien Philippe Bernardel, also known as Bernardel Père, served his apprenticeship in his hometown of Mirecourt. He then moved to Paris to work for the great Nicolas Lupot and then for Charles François Gand. Bernardel set up on his own in 1826, eventually passing the business on to ...

A violin by Eugenio Degani, Venice, 1893

Eugenio Degani (1842-1901) was a talented Italian luthier. Born in Merlara Italy in 1842, he learnt the art of violin making from his father, Domenico Degani. In 1872, he opened up his first workshop in Montagnana before moving to Venice in 1888. It is said that he was very influential ...

A viola by G.W.Hudson, London, c1920 Gagliano Copy, 41.7cm

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A viola by Giuseppe Castagnino, Chiavari 1930 – 42.2.cm

Born in 1883, Giuseppe Castagnino learned the basics of violinmaking from his father Pietro, an amateur maker. Castagnino studied in Munich in the workshop of maker Giuseppe Fiorini. He then returned to Chiavari and established himself independently. He participated in numerous competitions, winning medals at Milan, Rome, and Turin. He ...

A violin by A.E.Smith, 1928, Sydney, Australia

Arthur Edward Smith (1880-1978) can rightly be regarded as the most important Australian violin maker of the 20th Century. He is a maker I am slightly obsessed with, being an Aussie myself!, and I have actually owned a good number of his instruments throught my playing life and violin ...

A viola by Fabrizio Lombardi, Cremona, 2021, 40.2cm

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A violin by Ludovico Rastelli, Genoa, 1875

A very rare violin by this very rare maker! Rastelli (1801-1878) is an interesting maker, we don’t really know whom he studied with but it was known he was working as a maker in Genoa from 1835. His work is very typical of work from the 18th Century Genoese, and ...

A violin by Borja Bernabeu, Cremona 2021

Borja comes from Madrid, but started his training in violin making in the U.S. He moved to Cremona to study at the violin making school. After graduation, he worked with Silvio Levaggi and Alberto Giordano before establishing his own workshop. In 2006, Borja won two silver medals for a ...

A viola by Romeo Antoniazzi, 1910 – 40cm

Romeo Antoniazzi (4 May 1862 – 7 May 1925) was an Italian violin maker, the eighth son and pupil of Gaetano Antoniazzi.. Initially he worked with his father and brother (Riccardo) and like them made instruments (of the violin family) for Leandro Bisiach. However, depending on need or opportunity he worked in many ...

A viola by Gaetano Pareschi, Ferrara c1947 – 42.2cm

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A viola by Riccardo Bergonzi, Cremona 1990 – 41.2cm

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A viola by Otto Erdesz, 1974 – 42cm

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A violin by Giovanni Pistucci, Naples, c1900

Giovanni Pistucci was born in Naples in 1864 and died there in 1955. Influenced by Vincenzo Postiglione II (1835-1916), who is considered the father of the modern Neapolitan school, Pistucci began his career copying primarily Gagliano models-many for the workshop of the last member of the great Gagliano family, Vincenzo ...

A viola by Iginis Sderci, Florence, 1967, 42.1cm

Igino Sderci was born in 1884 in Gaiole in Chianti, Italy. He began to show an interest in music due to the influence of his brother, Don Fortunato, who was an accomplished musician. He was first trained in his wood inlay and carving skills in Siena, Italy, with his relatives ...

A viola by Iginis Sderci, Florence, 1969, 41cm

Igino Sderci was born in 1884 in Gaiole in Chianti, Italy. He began to show an interest in music due to the influence of his brother, Don Fortunato, who was an accomplished musician. He was first trained in his wood inlay and carving skills in Siena, Italy, with his relatives ...

A viola by Henry Lockey Hill, London, circa 1820, 38cm

A viola by Marianne Jost, Cremona, 2020, 41.5cm

A viola by Andrea Varazzani, Cremona, 2020, 40.9cm

Born in Napoli, Italy in 1982, Andrea Varazzani graduated with a diploma from the International Violinmaker School Antonia Stradivari in Cremona in 2000. A member of the Consortium of Violinmakers “Antonio Stradivari” and Italian Luthery Association (A.L.I), Varazzani worked with the Master Daniele Tonarelli and opened his laboratory in Cremona ...

A viola by Charles Enel, Paris, 1929, 43.6cm

A viola by Gaetano Sgarabotto, Brescia, 1949, 40cm

Gaetano Sgarabotto is considered one of the finest of the 20th century makers. He had the ability to do the finest copies and straight up original modern instruments. This viola, in near mint condition, is featured in the new book on Sgarabotto…and quoted as”A Grancino copy with a 1937 Leandro ...

A violin by Iginio Sderci, Siena 1924

Igino Sderci was born in 1884 in Gaiole in Chianti, Italy. He began to show an interest in music due to the influence of his brother, Don Fortunato, who was an accomplished musician. He was first trained in his wood inlay and carving skills in Siena, Italy, with his relatives ...

A violin by Pablo Farias, Cremona 2019

Pablo Farias was born in Argentina and started his violin making there in 1993 and continuing his studies in Cremona., where he is now based. We have been fortunate to generally always have a violin and viola of his available. This violin is a fine example of his work, modelled ...

A viola by Luigi Rovatti, Italy & Argentina, 1903, 41.5cm

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A viola by Giuseppe Pedrazzini, Milan 1933, 40.8cm

Violas by Giuseppe Pedrazzini are extremely rare. This is only the 2nd we have had in 20 years. At just over 16″ (40.8cm) this is a perfect size for a viola. Visually it would appear in amazing condition (it has had some repairs! ) and with a sound to match. ...

A violin by Piero Parravicini, Milan 1957

Piero Parravicini was born in Bovisio, just outside Milan, in 1889. He then moved to Milan to study with Romeo Antoniazzi and later worked in the Monzino workshop for one year in 1924 before setting up on his own. He had a successful career in his own right and ...

G.B.Guadagnini, Milan, 1757

This extremely fine example of G.B Guadagnin’s most beautiful Milan period has been the companion for Tasmin Little over the past 30 years. In hundreds of performance and dozens of recordings this violin can be heard to it’s full effect. We have condition reports available and the violin is fully ...

Piergiuseppe Esposti, Cremona, 1973, 42.5cm

42.5 This large viola is a fine example of Italian viola making from the early 1970’s. Very much in the style of his masters work this is a neat and fine toned example.

Igino & Luciano Sderci, Florence, 1974, 41.8cm

The Sderci family ruled violin making in Florence from 1920 until the late 1970’s. Igino is credited with making approx 700 instruments. Over the years I have collected many examples of both Father, Son and collaboration instruments…we have almost 10 Sderci instruments in our stock. Come and try the violas…you ...

Mario Capicchioni, Rimini, 1985 41.2cm

Mario Capicchioni (b1926) studied violin making with his Father, Marino in Rimini. They collaborated together on many instruments until Marino’s death in 1977. This viola is made very much in the same Capicchioni model we all know and love! Big and bold, an extremely robust viola. Extremely mint and still ...

Genuzio Carletti, Pieve di Cento, 1985, 40.6cm

Genuzio Carletti (1905-1996) is the last great maker of this famous family. He learnt making from his Uncle, the great Carlo Carletti, whom was inspired by Raffaelle Fiorini . He set up his own workshop in 1930 in Cento. Like many makers…he made right throughout his life…and to the very ...

A viola by Leone Sanavia, Venice, 1959, 41.2cm

LOB 41.2cm Leone Sanavia (1907-2004) is an extremely rare maker, more well know for his Guitars, that when I first saw this I wasn’t sure! However Eric Blot has certified it and with a little more knowledge about Sanavia’s past…living in France….gives proof it is a Sanavia! For someone wanting ...

A viola by Cesare Maggiali, Genova,1959, 42cm

1886-1954. Maggiali was an active maker, he received making advice from the Sderci family. He made predominantly Stradivari and Guarderi models with Golden-red varnish. He was awarded a Gold medal at the Rome Violin making competition of 1954. This viola is a very fine example of his best work. Big ...

A viola by Luciano di Igino Sderci, Florence 1968, 42cm

Luciano is the son and pupil of Igino Sderci, and his work is similar to that of his father. He exhibited at Cremona 1949 and was awarded medals in Rome 1954.

A violin by Alfonso Dalla Corte, Naples c1850/60

Alfonso Dalla Corte (Naples 1834-1884) is a maker who followed the Neapolitan style of making and often did Gagliano copies, many of which are quite convincing. His work falls into the Postiglione/Pistucci camp of sticking to what you do best….a Naples violin! This example is a fine violin, easy to ...

A violin by Giovanni Pistucci, Naples ca 1890

Pistucci is an important maker of the 20th cent Neapolitan School. A student of Postiglione and active from 1885. Fine quality work and he often modelled his instruments on previous Neapolitan makers such as the Gaglianos using reproduction labels. This example is rare in that it has an original label ...

A violin by Alfonso Dalla Corte, Naples c1850

Dalla Corte (1834-1884) is a maker who followed the Neapolitan style of making and often did Gagliano copies, many of which are quite convincing. This is a fine example of his best work. Extremely beautiful varnish.

A violin by Romeo Antoniazzi (and assistant Rovescalli), Milan, 1923

Romeo Antoniazzi 1862-1925. Son of the maker Gaetano and younger brother to Riccardo, Romeo also worked for the firms Monzino and Bisiach in Milan. His labels say Cremona but he worked always in Milan. This fine example is his last period, made in 1922. “I love the Antoniazzi family. This is ...

A viola by Stefan Lindholm, 2016, 41.2cm

He is the third generation violin maker and Stefan’s skills are in great demand. He is repeatedly asked to work with fine restorations in various violin shops around Europe, often focused on complex retouch and varnish work. In his own workshop, Stefan concentrate on making new instruments and often make close ...

A viola by Roberto Collini, Strad copy, Crema, 41.5cm

This is an extremely fine Stradivari model viola. Roberto is a meticulous maker , great workmanship and understanding of tone. At 41.5cm this is an easy viola to play…not too small..not too big.

A viola by Daniele Tonarelli, Cremona, 2018, 41.3cm

Born in Cremona in 1976, Daniele Tonarelli graduated from the International School of Violinmaking in 1994. He went on to work at Marco Nolli’s workshop before setting up his own laboratory in Cremona in 1997. Daniele makes instruments in the Cremona style. He usually uses a brilliant and transparent varnish, focusing ...

A viola by Piero Badalassi, 1950-60, Pisa, Italy, 41.9cm

Piero Badalassi 1915-1991. Piero was a native of the Pisa region and taught himself violin making from the age of 16. After the second WW he became associated with the Sderci family. His output is small, probably less than 100 instruments. His violas are highly regarded, winning the gold medal for ...

A viola by Genuzio Carletti, 1983, 41cm

Genuzio Carletti was the nephew of Carlo Carletti. He won first prize for viola in 1949. 41cm . Blot cert. LOB 41cm

A violin by Cesare Candi, Genova 1919

Cesare Candi, b1869 d1947. Born in Bologna but working as a violin maker in Genoa, Candi can be seen as an extremely fine maker from this city and indeed he was appointed in 1915 as curator of Paganini’s 1743 Del Gesu ‘Cannone” violin. As well as violins Candi made Guitars, lutes ...

Violin by Riccardo Antoniazzi, Milan c1910

Riccardo Antoniazzi, b1853 d 1912 Riccardo was the eldest son and pupil of Gaetano, and worked in Milan from 1880. He helped set up what has become the Bisiach school, working for Leandro Bisiach and the firm Monzino & Son. This violin is a great example of his last ...

Violin by Giovanni Pistucci, Naples c1910

Giovanni Pistucci, b1864 d1955 Pistucci can probably be seen as perhaps the last truly great Naples maker. He trained with Postiglione, although his models are usually not from his master but of the Gagliano stable! Often labelled as various members of the Gagliano family, this violin is no exception! We ...

A violin by Annibale Fagnola, Turin c1910

Annibale Fagnola 1865-1939 Fagnola can be considered one of the finest 20th Century makers. Following in the footsteps of Pressenda and Rocca , Fagnola violins are famous for the exact levels of workmanship and of course the greatest Turin varnish. This violin was made c1910, a very interesting early example ...

Violin by Joannes Rota, Cremona 1809

Giovanni Rota 1767-1829 Rota was apprenticed to Storioni and in this violin we can see similarities particularly in the scroll. He seems to have divided his time between Mantua and Cremona. This violin was made in Cremona in 1809 and comes with a Hill certificate and a new Biddulph certificate ...

A viola by Igino Sderci, Florence 1972, 41.3cm

LOB 41.3cm. As mentioned many times, the Sderic family are amongst my favourite modern Italian makers. Excellent workmanship…very clean lines. Great viola.

A viola by Cesare Magrini, Bologna 1986 “Poggi” model, 41.1cm

Cesare Magrini began his apprenticeship in the mid-seventies under his uncle, Primo Contavalla, son of Luigi, both of whom were violin makers in Imola, a city near Bologna. He then successively joined the workshops of Otello Bignami and Ansaldo Poggi in Bologna, Mario Capicchioni in Rimini and finally Giuseppe Lucci in Roma. In ...

A viola by Alberto Guerra, Modena 1965, 42cm

Alberto Guerra (1908-1968) is a rare maker that sadly died a few years after this viola was made. Extremely fine example, in mint condition. Big tone. Blot certificate.

A violin by Paul Noulet, France 2013

Brand new violin. Stradivari copy 1727. Fascinated by the classical Cremonese instruments of the old masters Stradivari, Guarneri and Amati, Paul Noulet takes every chance to observe their workmanship closely. His time studying these instruments at international exhibitions and while visiting with well known soloists inspires Mr. Noulet ...

A violin by Celeste Farotti, Milan 1902

Celeste Farotti, 1864 d.1928 Farotti can be seen as the leading Piedmont 20th century maker. he moved to Milan in 1899 and seems to have completely continued his own path , not going into the Bisiach school! Although his copies are equal to any of the leading copyists ...

A viola bow by James Tubbs (Hill), 70.3g c1860

James Tubbs (1835-1921)was one of the finest and most prolific ...

A violin bow by W.E.Hill & Sons, c1895-1915, 59.4g

The London-based firm W.E. Hill & Sons dominated the fine ...

A violin bow by Nürnberger, 59.6g

The Nurnberger family made a great number of high-quality bows, ...

A violin bow by W.E.Hill & Sons, 57.7g Circa 1905-1920

The London-based firm W.E. Hill & Sons dominated the fine ...

A violin bow by A.Nürnberger, 59.3g

The Nurnberger family made a great number of high-quality bows, ...

A violin bow by Paul Sadka, 60.2g

British bow maker Paul Sadka trained as a cellist in ...

A violin bow by Gregor Walbrodt, 59.4g

Gregor Walbrodt began his bowmaking training in 1990 in Bubenreuth, ...

A violin bow by Keith Sleeman, 61.1g

A violin bow by Sergio Chanquia, 59g

Sergio began his studies in 2008 and after 3 years ...

A violin bow by Yongje Song, 59.6g

Yongje Song is an exciting contemporary bow maker currently based ...

A violin bow by Emmanuel Bégin, 59.4g

Canadian bow maker Emmanuel Bégin began his training at the ...

A violin bow by Marie Chastagnol, 60.7g

After studying cabinet making, Marie Chastagnol attended the National School ...

A violin bow by Marie Chastagnol, 61.1g

After studying cabinet making, Marie Chastagnol attended the National School ...

A violin bow by François Lazare, 60g

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A violin bow by Emmanuel Bégin

Canadian bow maker Emmanuel Bégin began his training at the ...

A violin bow by Paul Sadka, gold mounted

British bow maker Paul Sadka trained as a cellist in ...

A violin bow by Pierre Nehr , gold mounted, ex Bishop collection

In September 1995, at the age ...

A violin bow by Emmanuel Bégin, gold mounted, ex Bishop collection

anadian bow maker Emmanuel Bégin began his training at the ...

A violin bow by J. Thomachot, gold mounted, ex Bishop collection

Joséphine was born in 1986 in Paris. After an academic ...

A violin bow by P. Camurat, gold mounted, FX Tourte copy, ex Bishop collection

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A violin bow by Didier Claudel, gold mounted – ex Bishop collection

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A violin bow by Stéphane Thomachot, 60g

Stéphane Thomachot was born in 1959 in Bourg-la-Reine, France, ...

A violin bow by Doriane Bodart, gold mounted

Born in London in 1972 to violin-making parents, Doriane Bodart ...

A violin bow by David Samuels, gold mounted – ex Bishop collection

A violin bow by Victor Bernard, gold mounted – ex Bishop collection

A violin bow by Marie Chastagnol, gold mounted, ex Bishop collection

After studying cabinet making, Marie Chastagnol attended the National School ...

A violin bow by Emmanuel Bégin, gold mounted, ex Bishop collection

Canadian bow maker Emmanuel Bégin began his training at the ...

A violin bow by Paul Sadka, gold mounted

British bow maker Paul Sadka trained as a cellist in ...

A violin bow by Edwin Clement, gold mounted, 60.6g ex Bishop Collection

Edwin Clement is a man who seems to be able ...

A violin bow by Lucie Martinie, gold mounted – ex Bishop collection

Lucie studied violin making at the Ecole Nationale de Lutherie ...

A violin bow by Noel Burke, gold mounted, 61.2g ex Bishop Collection

Noel Burke began his bowmaking tuition in 1989 under Charles ...

A violin bow by Martin Devillers, gold mounted, 61.7g ex Bishop Collection

Martin Devillers (b1956 -) trained in the legendary class of ...

A violin bow by Ulf Johansson, gold mounted, Ex Bishop Collection

Ulf Johansson started training as a violin maker at the ...

A violin bow by W.E. Hill & Sons, c1910/20

The London-based firm W.E. Hill & Sons dominated the fine ...

A violin bow by W.E. Hill & Sons, c1910/20

The London-based firm W.E. Hill & Sons dominated the fine ...

A violin bow by E.A. Ouchard, stamped Fétique

Émile Auguste ...

A violin bow by Marie Chastagnol, gold mounted

After studying cabinet making, Marie Chastagnol attended the National School ...

A violin bow by Clémence de Lartigue, gold mounted, ex Bishop collection

Successfully graduated from high school, Clémence de Lartigue began an ...

A violin bow by Helge Netland, gold mounted, ex Tasmin Little

Helge Netland was born in Bergen, Norway, in 1959. ...

A violin bow by Yongje Song, gold mounted, ex Bishop collection

Yongje Song is an exciting contemporary bow maker currently based ...

A violin bow by Lucie Martinie, gold mounted

Lucie studied violin making at the Ecole Nationale de Lutherie ...

A violin bow by Lucie Martinie, gold mounted

Lucie studied violin making at the Ecole Nationale de Lutherie ...

A violin bow by Emmanuel Carlier, gold mounted, ex Bishop collection

Emmanuel Carlier can easily be considered as ...

A violin bow by Emmanuel Carlier, gold mounted, ex Bishop collection

Emmanuel Carlier can easily be considered as ...

A violin bow by Robert Morrow, gold mounted

Robert Morrow trained with Charles Espey in Port Townsend. Between ...

A violin bow by Emmanuel Bégin, gold mounted & decorated, ex Bishop collection

Canadian bow maker Emmanuel Bégin began his training at the ...

A violin bow by James Tubbs, London 1890

A violin bow by J. A. Lamy

Joseph Alfred ...

A violin bow by Noel Burke, gold mounted, ex Bishop Collection

Noel Burke began his bowmaking tuition in 1989 under Charles ...

A violin bow by Jacques Poullot, gold mounted

More to follow! 60.6g

A violin bow by Victor Fétique

Born 1872 in Mirecourt (Vosges) Died 1933 in Paris (Ile-de-France)

A violin bow by E.A. Ouchard, stamped Fétique

Émile Auguste ...

A violin bow by Victor Fétique

Victor Fétique ...

A violin bow by Claude Thomassin

Claude Thomassin ...

A viola bow by Victor Fetique, gold mounted, 68.4g

Victor Fétique ...

A cello bow by François Lazare, 78.2g

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A cello bow by Pierre Nehr, 79.7g

In September 1995, at the age ...

A violin bow by Pierre Simon

Pierre Simon ...

A violin bow by Nicolas Maline, 1855

Nicolas Maline ...

A violin bow by E. Sartory

Eugène Sartory ...

A violin bow by A. Richaume

A violin bow by V. Fetique

Born 1872 in Mirecourt (Vosges) Died 1933 in Paris (Ile-de-France)

A violin bow by V. Fetique

Born 1872 in Mirecourt (Vosges) Died 1933 in Paris (Ile-de-France)

A violin bow by G.L. Lamy

George Léon Lamy (1881-1915) was the second son of Joseph ...

A violin bow by EA Ouchard

Émile Auguste ...

A violin bow by C.C. Husson, Paris 1880, Cherpitel stamp

A violin bow by EA Ouchard expo 1924 (stamped Fetique)

Émile Auguste ...

A violin bow by Jacques Audinot, gold mounted

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A violin bow by L. Gillet

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A violin bow by Thomas Giquet, gold mounted

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A viola bow by E. Sartory

Eugène Sartory ...

A violin bow by Georges Tepho, gold mounted, ex Bishop collection

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A violin bow by Tim Baker, gold mounted

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A violin bow by Yongje Song

Yongje Song is an exciting contemporary bow maker currently based ...

A violin bow by Vigneron

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A viola bow by Karl Albert Nürnberger C1950/60

Karl Albert Nurnberger (1906-1972) was part of the great bow ...

A violin bow by Louis Morizot père

Louis Joseph Morizot, or Morizot père, learned bow making from ...

A viola bow by Niall Flemming

Niall was born in Australia in 1987 and started to ...

A cello bow by Paul Sadka, silver mounted, 83g

British bow maker Paul Sadka trained as a cellist in ...

A violin bow by Louis Gillet

Born 1891 Nancy, died 1970 Saint-Rémy France Gillet was apprenticed ...

A viola bow by W.E. Hill & Sons, gold & FdL

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A violin bow by F.N. Voirin

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A violin bow by Pierre Nehr, gold mounted

In September 1995, at the ...

A violin bow by Joséphine Thomachot, gold mounted

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A violin bow by E. A. Ouchard

Émile Auguste ...

A violin bow by E.A. Ouchard

Émile Auguste ...

A violin bow by Lorenzo Lazzarato, silver mounted

More to follow! 60.4g

A viola bow by Victor Bernard

Victor BERNARD was born in 1985 near Paris, France. After ...

A violin bow by Thomas Giquet

Thomas Giquet began his apprenticeship in violin making at the ...

A viola bow by William Tubbs, London 1845

William Tubbs was the Father of the celebrated English bow ...

A violin bow by L. Morizot Frères

A viola bow by W.E. Hill & Sons

More to follow! 74.8g

A violin bow by Paul Sadka

British bow maker Paul Sadka trained as a cellist in ...

A viola bow by Claude Thomassin

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A viola bow by André Chardon

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A viola bow by JJ Millant, gold mounted

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A viola bow by James Tubbs, c1880-1890

James Tubbs (1835-1921)was one of the finest and most prolific ...

A violin bow by Charles Nicolas Bazin

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A violin bow by L. Morizot, père

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A violin bow by L. Piernot

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A violin bow by E.F. Ouchard

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A violin bow by Pierre Maline

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A violin bow by L. Morizot pere

Stamped Collin-Mezin Made 1920 More to follow!

A violin bow by W.E. Hill & Sons, 1929

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A violin bow by Joseph Arthur Vigneron

Raffin certificate

A violin bow by W.E. Hill & Sons, A. Copley, 1955

Bow made by Arthur Copley 1955. More to follow!

A violin bow by Joseph Voirin

Joseph Voirin (1837-1895?) was the younger brother of the famous ...

A violin bow by James Tubbs

(1835 – 1921) James Tubbs ...

A violin bow by EF Ouchard

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A violin bow by W.E.Hill & Sons, Silver & Tort, C1920

A very fine example of W.E.Hill & Sons best work ...

A violin bow by Jacques Audinot, gold mounted

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A violin bow by Lorenzo Lazzarato, gold mounted

Lorenzo is a good friend of my shop and just ...

A violin bow by Louis Bazin

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A violin bow by Victor Fetique

Born 1872 in Mirecourt (Vosges) Died 1933 in Paris (Ile-de-France)

A violin bow by W E Hill, Retford – Fleur de Lys

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A viola bow by Pierre Nehr, gold mounted

In September 1995, at the age ...

A violin bow by C. N. Bazin

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A violin bow by Charles Nicolas Bazin

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A viola bow by Clémence de Lartigue

69.7g Successfully graduated from high school, Clémence de Lartigue began ...

A viola bow by Keith Sleeman

Keith Sleeman is an English bow maker whom you just ...

A violin bow by Keith Sleeman

A violin bow by André Vigneron

A viola bow by C. Thomassin, 72.5grams

Claude Auguste Thomassin (1865-1942) became one of the most important ...

A violin bow by C. Thomassin

Claude Auguste Thomassin (1865-1942) became one of the most important ...

A violin bow by W.E.Hill & Sons, Silver & Tortoiseshell

Violin bow by W.E.Hill & Sons, Silver and Tortoiseshell made ...

A viola bow by Clémence de Lartigue

Successfully graduated from high school, Clémence de Lartigue began an ...

A viola bow by Pascal Camurat, Montpellier

Pascal CAMURAT trained as violin maker in Mittenwald where he ...

A viola bow by Paul Sadka

British bow maker Paul Sadka trained as a cellist in ...

A violin bow by Lucie Martinie, gold mounted

Lucie studied violin making at the Ecole Nationale de Lutherie ...

A violin bow by Robert Shallock

Robert Shallock is an American bow maker currently working in ...

A violin bow by Clémence de Lartigue

Successfully graduated from high school, Clémence de Lartigue began an ...

A violin bow by W.E. Hill & Sons, Lupot model, c1920

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A violin bow by W.E. Hill & Sons (A. Barnes c1920)

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A violin bow by Lorenzo Lazzarato, gold mounted

Lorenzo is a good friend of my shop and just ...

A violin bow by J.A. Lamy

Joseph Alfred Lamy (“Lamy père” 1850-1919) headed the Lamy dynasty ...

A violin bow by Jacques Poullot

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A violin bow by L. Gillet

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A violin bow by J. Poirson, Paris

A violin bow by L.Morizot, Pere

A violin bow by JJ Millant

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A viola bow by Emmanuel Bégin, silver mounted – 69.9g

Canadian bow maker Emmanuel Bégin began his training at the ...

A viola bow by Louis Morizot Frères

More to follow! 67.3g (with light silver on silk lapping) ...

A viola bow by Emmanuel Bégin

Canadian bow maker Emmanuel Bégin began his training at the ...

A violin bow by Charles Louis Bazin, Paris, c1920

More to follow! 59.2g

A violin bow by Charles Louis Bazin, Paris, C1910

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A viola bow by Malcolm Taylor

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A viola bow by Clémence de Lartigue

Successfully graduated from high school, Clémence de Lartigue began an ...

A viola bow by Bernard Ouchard

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A violin bow by Pascal Camurat

Pascal CAMURAT trained as violin maker in Mittenwald where he ...

A violin bow by W.E.Hill & Sons, London c1950

Interesting bow. It would appear to be the early work ...

A violin bow by W.E.Hill & Sons

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A violin bow by C.A.Nürnberger

More to follow! 63.5g

A violin bow by A.Nürnberger

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A violin bow by C.A.Nürnberger

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A violin bow by Bernard Millant

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A violin bow by Auguste Barbé (stamped Chanot)

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A violin bow by Louis Bazin

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A viola bow by Dorianne Bodart, gold mounted

Born in London in 1972 to violin-making parents, Doriane Bodart ...

A viola bow by Marie Chastagnol, gold mounted

After studying cabinet making, Marie Chastagnol attended the National School ...

A viola bow by Joséphine Thomachot, gold mounted

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A viola bow by Emmanuel Bégin, gold mounted

Canadian bow maker Emmanuel Bégin began his training at the ...

A viola bow by Paul Sadka, gold mounted

British bow maker Paul Sadka trained as a cellist in ...

A viola bow by Pierre Guillaume, gold mounted

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A viola bow by Emanuel Begin, gold mounted

Canadian bow maker Emmanuel Bégin began his training at the ...

A viola bow by Emilio Slaviero, gold mounted

Emilio Slaviero (seen here with his bowmaker son Luca) ...

A violin bow by Pierre Maline

More to follow! 59.5g

A violin bow by L. Morizot pere, made for Victor Fetique

“Extremely fine violin bow by L. Morizot pere, made for ...

A viola bow by Stéphane Müller, France

More to follow! 66.3g with light lapping

A violin bow by J. A. Lamy, Paris

Joseph Alfred Lamy (“Lamy père” 1850-1919) headed the Lamy dynasty ...

A violin bow by C. Thomassin

A typical example of Thomassin’s better work. Strong octagonal stick. ...

A violin bow by C. Thomassin, stamped Bela Szepessy

‘An interesting early French bow by Thomassin, made for the ...

A violin bow by C. Thomassin

“A very fine example of this makers work, Strong stick ...

A viola bow by Emilio Slaviero, gold mounted

Emilio Slaviero (seen here with his bowmaker son Luca) can ...

A viola bow by Paul Sadka, gold mounted

British bow maker Paul Sadka trained as a cellist in ...

A violin bow by Doriane Bodart, gold mounted

Born in London in 1972 to violin-making parents, Doriane Bodart ...

A viola bow by Manoel Francisco, silver elite model

More to follow! 72.1g

A viola bow by Manoel Francisco, Elite model

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A viola bow by David Samuels, silver mounted

Born in Chicago and raised in Israel, David Samuels began ...

A viola bow by Lucie Martinie, silver mounted

Lucie studied violin making at the Ecole Nationale de Lutherie ...

A viola bow by Doriane Bodart, silver mounted – Expo 2018

Born in London in 1972 to violin-making parents, Doriane Bodart ...

A viola bow by Victor Bernard, silver mounted

Victor BERNARD was born in 1985 near Paris, France. After ...

A viola bow by Georges Tepho

World renowned French bow maker Georges Tepho studied with Bernard ...

A viola bow by Lorenzo Lazzarato, silver mounted

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A viola bow by Ulf Johansson

Ulf Johansson started training as a violin maker at the ...

A viola bow by Pierre Nehr, silver mounted

In September 1995, at the age ...

A viola bow by Ole Kanestrom

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A violin bow stamped P Hel, stick by Morizot père

Frog and button made by unknown maker. More to follow! ...

A violin bow by Victor Fetique, Paris

Born 1872 in Mirecourt (Vosges) Died 1933 in Paris (Ile-de-France)

A violin bow by Lucie Martinie, gold mounted

Lucie studied violin making at the Ecole Nationale de ...

A viola bow by Joséphine Thomachot, gold mounted

Joséphine was born in 1986 in Paris. After an academic ...

A viola bow by Jean-Jacques Millant, gold and ivory

“Jean-Jacques Millant is regarded as one of the great Parisian ...

A viola bow by Louis Gillet

“Louis Gillet is famous for his association with E.Sartory, having ...

A viola bow by Pascal Camurat, gold mounted

Pascal CAMURAT trained as violin maker in Mittenwald where he ...

A viola bow by Jean-Luc Tauziede, gold mounted

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A violin bow by Niall Flemming, gold mounted

Niall was born in Australia in 1987 and started to be ...

A violin bow by Lorenzo Lazzarato, gold mounted

A violin bow by N. Maline, nickel mounted

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A violin bow by Auguste Barbé

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A violin bow by Paul Sadka, gold mounted

British bow maker Paul Sadka trained as a cellist in ...

A violin bow by Jean Pascal Nehr, silver mounted

In 1974, Jean Pascal Nehr launched his bow making lifework ...

Doriane Bodart

Born in London in 1972 to violin-making parents, Doriane Bodart ...

Niall Flemming

Niall was born in Australia in 1987 and started to ...

Marie Chastagnol

After studying cabinet making, Marie Chastagnol attended the National School ...

Keith Sleeman

Master bow maker Keith Sleeman’s work is inspired by the ...

Emmanuel Begin

Canadian bow maker Emmanuel Bégin began his training at the ...

Giuseppe Arre

After working as a professional violinist, Giuseppe studied violin making ...

David Rattray

Based in Kirkcaldy, Fife in Scotland, David Rattray is a ...

Piergiuseppe Espoti

Born in Cremona in 1952, Piergiuseppe Esposti studied at the ...

Roberto Cavagnoli

Born in 1975, Roberto Cavagnoli graduated from the International School ...

Douglas MacArthur

Douglas MacArthur set up his own workshop in Scotland after ...

Paul Noulet

Paul Noulet graduated from the Chicago School of Violin Making ...

Daniele Tonarelli

Born in Cremona in 1976, Daniele Tonarelli graduated from the ...

Paul Collins

Paul Collins graduated from Newark School of Violin Making – ...

Pierre Nehr

Pierre Nehr served his apprenticeship with his brother Jean Pascal ...

Pierre Guillaume

Pierre Guillaume is in the class of the best modern ...

Jean Pascal Nehr

Jean Pascal Nehr studied with Bernard Ouchard in Mirecourt, France, ...

Jean-Luc Tauziede

Jean-Luc Tauziede was born in the village of Anglet between ...

Noel Burke

Noel Burke began his bowmaking tuition in 1989 under Charles ...

Gary Leahy

Gary Leahy hails from Cork, Ireland. Having spent several years ...

Paul Sadka

Paul originally trained as a cellist at Trinity College of ...

Andrea Varazzani

Born in Napoli, Italy in 1982, Andrea Varazzani graduated with ...

Maurizio Tadioli

Maurizio Tadioli is one of the top makers in the ...

Alessandro Ciciliati

Alessandro Ciciliati was born in 1959 in Ferrara, Italy. His ...

Jan Bartos

Jan Bartos was born in Poland. Having graduated from the ...

Melvin Goldsmith

In 1980 Melvin Goldsmith completed his first violin at the ...

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