French Trade Violin Instrument 1925
This is a French Trade Violin Instrument made around 1925. The images show the details and features of various parts of the instrument.
This is a René Quenoil-labelled violin, dated 1947. It was probably made in Eastern Europe. René Quenoil is a multi-awarded and recognized French luthier, a highly respected Parisian stringed instrument maker, luthier, and repairer.
The label and brand mark show 'René Quenoil' 1947, but this violin was not made by him. It was, however, made by one maker, so it is not a typical trade instrument. It was probably made in Eastern Europe around the middle of the 20th Century. Rene Quenoil (1921 – 2018) is a French luthier born in Paris on August 7, 1921. He is the son of Victor Quenoil who became his first mentor from the age of 14. Then he went to Amédée Dieudonné’s studio in Mirecourt. After that, he worked for Marcel Vatelot and for Emile Français who was a luthier at Paris Conservatory where he had his 8-year internship. He then left in January 1948 to settle on Boulevard de Clichy.
Queniol became a highly respected Parisian stringed instrument maker, luthier, and repairer. He received two honorary diplomas in 1949 for a violin and cello that he presented at the international violin-making competition in The Hague. He was also awarded craftsmanship medals in Poznan and Paris in 1957 and 1965. He established his workshop in Paris at 'Rue de Liège from 1976 until his death last 2018 at the age of 96.
This is a French Trade Violin Instrument made around 1925. The images show the details and features of various parts of the instrument.
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.
Conrad Gotz is a renowned German violin maker who produces violin models with high-quality craftsmanship and design.
This Vienna Style Violin is an Amati Copy believed to be made in Austria around 1910. Nicola Amati came from a family of luthiers who later became the most famous master luthier in their clan.
This is an antique German violin estimated to be from around 1880. It does not bear a label and features an imitated neck graft with a well-executed sound post-repair on the top plate. Animato Strings has an extensive selection of new and old stringed instruments, including Asian-hand-made, European, U.S., Australian, and antique instruments and original Animato String brands.
This beautiful violin is a French Amati Model made around 1900. Nicola Amati came from a family of luthiers and was later considered the most famous luthier in their clan.
This is a European Violin dated 19th Century available on the Animato Strings website.