The Jean-Pierre Lupot is made with a well-flamed maple back and a select spruce top. The elegantly antiqued spirit varnish of the Jean-Pierre Lupot is of reddish pigment.
Select spruce top and well-flamed maple back, sides and scroll
Antique multi-layer spirit varnish with deep red wine hues
This is a Romanus Violin made from Bird-Eye Maple. This was crafted in Transylvania, Romania for Animato Strings. Animato Strings has the largest selection of new and old stringed instruments in Australia, including Asian-handcrafted instruments, and European, and Antique stringed instruments.
This is a Breton Mirecourt Violin made around 1900. Stamped internally Breton, Brevete, De S.A.R.M.e. Francois Breton was a French violin maker in Mirecourt, France who was Duchesse d’Angouleme’s personal luthier.
Check out this Modern Mittenwald Violin made after Hornsteiner. Hornsteiner was one of the famous luthiers from the late 18th century up to the early 19th century.
This Andrea Estasi Violin 2014 is one of Animato Strings' most extensive selections of new and old instruments in Australia. Animato Strings offers a range of violins, violas, cellos, and double basses, including new European pieces and antique violins from various countries. They also have a workshop for instrument restoration and set-up. Prices range from under $200 to 100k.
This is a French violin built by Jérôme Thibouville-Lamy in Mirecourt. It's a sought-after "Compagnon" violin, known for its antique appearance and warm, mature sound.