Lloyd Adams Viola 16.2 Inches 1957
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.
$35,000.00 Price
Matteo Marsili Viola 16"
$27,500.00
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
Matteo Marsili Viola 16"
Matteo Marsili is a contemporary Italian luthier, born in 1991 in Viadana (Mantova), trained in Cremona, and based in Casalmaggiore. He crafts violins, violas, and cellos inspired by Stradivari and Guarneri, and develops his own models and varnish techniques.
Marsili represents the new generation of Cremona‑trained luthiers, blending traditional Italian violin‑making with modern research and personal artistry. He also preserves the historical legacy of lesser‑known Italian makers.
Biography & Training
- Born: 1991, Viadana (Mantova), Italy.
- Education: Studied at the International School of Violin Making in Cremona, under Master Massimo Negroni.
- Graduated: 2010, followed by an internship in Negroni’s workshop to refine his style and craftsmanship.
Career & Workshop
- 2017: Opened his first violin‑making workshop in Casalmaggiore.
- 2018 onward: Exhibited regularly at the Casalmaggiore International Music Festival and San Carlo’s Fair.
- 2023: Registered officially as a violin maker with the Chamber of Commerce.
- November 2023: Established the “Bottega di Liuteria”, the first dedicated violin‑making workshop in Casalmaggiore.
Craftsmanship & Style
- Instruments: Specialises in new bowed instruments (violins, violas, cellos).
- Models: Inspired by Stradivari and Guarneri del Gesù, and includes personal designs.
- Varnish: Develops his own amber‑colored alcohol/mixed varnish, using an antiquated faded technique for a distinctive finish.
Research & Publications
- Historical Research: Since 2016, Marsili has collected documents on Gabriele Pareschi (1924–1996), a Ferrarese violin maker.
- Book: Published “Pareschi – A family of Ferrarese violin makers in 20th‑century violin making” in January 2025.
- Collaborations: Contributed to a publication about Mario Federici, another Cremona‑area luthier.
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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.
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Paul Knorr 15" Viola (SP Crack Repair) Markneukirchen 1922
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Viola 15.25" By Giovanni Battista Gaibisso, 1950
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.
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Jan Chamot (1939) 15 3/4 Inch Viola
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
$7,700.00 Price
