This is the Conrad Gotz Bohemian Model Violin, model number 107. The Bohemian model is one of the seven different violin models produced by renowned German violin maker Conrad Gotz. Each model is produced with different qualities of tonewoods to provide the best wood quality and hardware. For over 30 years of existence, Conrad Gotz violins are known for their high-quality craftsmanship and design.
Bohemian models are characterized by their ebony finishings, dark brown antique base tone with dark red shading. A reliable type of violin for indoor and outdoor environments.
A fine example of the Caspar da Salo Violin, made by C.F. Schuster & Sohn around 1900, as indicated on its label. This violin is known for its distinctive purfling design. Gasparo da Salò, also known as Gaspar Bertolotti, was one of the earliest luthiers and an expert double bass player, with around 80 surviving instruments.
This Violin has the signature of an Italian Maker Renato Scrollavezza who was greatly admired and considered to be among the most notable modern Italian makers of the post-war era. He also won numerous prizes and medals in international competitions. This violin could have been made by one of his Japanese students - see the descrirtoion for details.
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.
This is a French Amati Violin Model made in Mirecourt around 1925. Nicola Amati is an Italian master luthier who came from a family of violin makers and was then considered the most famous luthier in their clan.
This Friedrich August Glass violin was made after Antonius Stradivarius Flew Copy Cremona. Friedrich August Glass is a German violin maker who concentrated his well-developed skill on producing Stradivarian models. He gained a gold medal for excellent work in London.