This is the Conrad Gotz Cantonate Model Violin, model number 123. 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.
Cantonate models are characterized by their reddish-yellow hand finish and premium boxwood equipment. The violin is perfect for the highest playing demands with its evenly increasing progression of the annual rings.
This violin was made by Louis Fricot violin, in Poussay, France dated 1930. Louis Fricot is a French luthier who received a silver medal in the 1900 Universal Exhibition in Paris and was appointed in 1912 as the Technical Director in the Thibouville Lamy workshop.
Charles Collin-Mezin was born in Mirecourt, France, in 1841. He came from a family of luthiers and was skilled in crafting violins, violas, cellos, basses, and bows.
This violin is a Copy of Antonio Stradivarius Cremonensis German 1719. Antonio Stradivari is a world-renowned Italian violin maker who was said to have brought the craft of violin-making into its highest pitch of perfection. His violin creations became some of the world’s most expensive violins.
This violin is a Nicola Amati copy made in Germany dated around 1870. Nicola Amati was a master luthier born in a family of luthiers who was considered the most famous luthier in their clan.
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.