We have here a 16.2 Inches Lloyd Adams Viola made in 1957. Lloyd Adams is an Australian luthier is highly regarded as a repairer, restorer, violin and bow maker, and connoisseur.
ADAMS, Lloyd Born 1910, Worked Sydney Australia, died 1970 Boston, Massachusetts USA. Pupil of A. E. Smith, established independently in Sydney 1930-1957. Subsequently went to Boston, Massachusetts. Exhibited a gold and ivory mounted bow at the Sacconi Loan Exhibition in New York 1966. Died whilst preparing to return to Australia. Very highly regarded as a repairer, restorer, violin and bow maker, and connoisseur. Excellent work on classical Cremonese models with richly coloured varnish in appropriate shades.
Jan Chamot (1939) 15 3/4 Inch Viola features:
• Made in Krakov Poland in 1934
• Expertly restored and set up by the luthiers in Animato's workshop
• Despiau three-star bridge and Evah Pirazzi strings fitted
This viola is Kohlert's unique model, which draws inspiration from the Brescian School. The Brescian School is renowned for producing high-quality violas in the 16th and 17th centuries, crafted by famous makers such as Maggini and Gaspar Da Salo. The size of this particular viola measures 16.3 inches (41.4 cm).
Matteo Marsili (b. 1991, Viadana) is a Cremona-trained Italian luthier based in Casalmaggiore, known for crafting violins, violas, and cellos inspired by classical masters and for his contributions to both modern violin making and historical research.
• Studied under Massimo Negroni at Cremona’s International School of Violin Making
• Opened first workshop in Casalmaggiore in 2017 and founded “Bottega di Liuteria” in 2023
• Creates instruments using personal models and custom amber-colored varnish
• Regular exhibitor at major music festivals
• Researches and publishes on lesser-known Italian luthiers, including a book on Gabriele Pareschi
• Registered with the Chamber of Commerce as a violin maker since 2023
We have here a 15 inch Old French Viola- Repaired by Gand. Charles Eugène Gand was a French Luthier who started with his father Charles François Gand as an apprentice who is the successor of Lupot.
This 15.25" viola was produced by Italian luthier Giovanni Battista Gaibisso in 1950. Giovanni Battista Gaibisso is an Italian Violin, viola, cello, and occasional guitar maker who emigrated to South America and returned to Europe to work for violin-maker François Bovis in France. He established a workshop of his own in 1923 in Alassio and participated in numerous competitions in Italy throughout the twentieth century.
We have here a 15" Paul Knorr Viola (SP Crack Repair) made in Markneukirchen in 1922. Paul Knorr a German luthier, a pupil of Max Dolling who established his workshop in Markneukirchen in 1921.
