This violin is a Guarneri Model Made in Germany in about 1925. Guarneri and Stradivari were both an apprentice of Nicolo Amati whose instruments were coveted by many collectors and prominent violin players.
Bartolomeo Giuseppe "del Gesù" Guarneri (August 21, 1698 – October 17, 1744) was an Italian luthier in Cremona. With regards to reverence and respect accorded to his instruments, Antonio Stradivari (1644–1737) is his best counterpart. Guarneri and Stradivari were both an apprentice of Nicolo Amati. Just like Stradivari, his instruments are also coveted by many collectors and prominent violin players. Guarneri’s instruments are often referred to as “Del Gesùs”, which means “of Jesus”
This is a German Violin made around 1900. This is one of many of Animato Strings largest selections of new and old stringed instruments in Australia, including Asian-hand-made, European, U.S., Australian, and Antique stringed instruments.
This Violin is Labelled (Copy) August Reichers which is made in Berlin. August Reichers (1836 – 1893) is a German violin maker who learned his trade in Markneukirchen, Germany under Carl Friedrich Fickers.
A very well-made and beautiful-looking replica of a violin by Johann Baptiste Schweitzer made around 1890. It has a unique "Mulko" style - (crisscross plate) chinrest.
This Ryszard Osowski Gold model violin was built in the finest craftsmanship by Ryzard Osowski in Forchheim, Germany, dated 2024.
Ryszard Osowski, born in 1966, is a Polish luthier who moved to Muggendorf, Germany in 1993. Living with his uncle, he learned the local tradition of building stringed instruments and eventually perfected the sound and quality of his instruments after 25 years of experimentation. He now focuses on crafting advanced violins while occasionally creating cellos and violas.
Gasparo da Salò was a talented musician and luthier who crafted over 80 instruments, including unique violas with only two corners and ceteras. Many of his instruments have survived to the present day.
This is a Strad Violin Copy made in Germany around the year 1890. Antonio Stradivari is a renowned Italian violin maker who was said to have brought the craft of violin-making into its highest pitch of perfection.
This violin was made in Germany around 1900. This is one of Animato Strings' largest selections of new and old instruments in Australia including Asian-handcrafted instruments, new European instruments, and a wide range of antique stringed instruments such this 100 year old German Violin.