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

This viola features the original handwritten label "Konrad Kohlert – Geigenbaumeister – fecit Bavariae – Forchheim-Poxdorf anno 2016" and the personal inscription "ex Passione natus," identifying it as a handcrafted German viola made in Bavaria in 2016. Built by master luthier Konrad Kohlert, who trained under Ernst Heinrich Roth and at the Mittenwald Violin Making School, the instrument reflects the highest standards of contemporary German violin making. Combining exceptional craftsmanship, a rich, balanced tone, and outstanding responsiveness, this viola is a superb choice for professional musicians and serious collectors.

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.

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

The Julia L. Klotz 16-inch Viola "Schneeflocke" is a handcrafted master viola from Mittenwald, Germany, made with aged Bosnian maple and European spruce, and finished in a beautiful hand-applied orange-brown spirit varnish over a golden ground. Offering a warm, rich tone with excellent clarity and projection, it is an outstanding instrument for advanced students, professional performers, and dedicated violists.

Julia L. Klotz continues the renowned Klotz family violin-making tradition in Mittenwald, a heritage spanning more than 350 years. Her handcrafted instruments combine traditional German craftsmanship, premium European tonewoods, and exceptional tonal refinement, earning appreciation from musicians worldwide.

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.

The William Elmore Viola – San Mateo, California, 1999 is a handcrafted American viola offering a warm, rich tone with excellent clarity, balance, and projection. Built with carefully selected tonewoods and traditional craftsmanship, it provides exceptional responsiveness and musical versatility.

William Elmore is an American luthier and graduate of the Violin Making School of America, with more than 25 years of experience in violin making, restoration, and repair. After spending over two decades at the renowned Roland Feller Violin Makers in San Francisco, he established his own workshop, where he continues to produce fine handcrafted instruments admired for their craftsmanship, tonal quality, and playability.

Bearing the label "William Elmore, San Mateo, California 1999," this 16-inch viola was handcrafted by American luthier William Elmore, a graduate of the Violin Making School of America who spent over two decades with Roland Feller Violin Makers in San Francisco before establishing his own workshop. Made in San Mateo, California, in 1999, this viola is appreciated for its refined craftsmanship, warm and resonant tone, balanced construction, responsive playability, and dependable performance, making it an excellent example of contemporary American viola making.