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 4/4-size Stradivarius Violin Replica was made for Animato Strings Australia in 2010. Antonio Stradivari is a world-renowned violin maker known for creating some of the most famous and expensive violins. Animato Strings offers the largest selection of new and antique instruments in Australia. Their on-site workshop is staffed with experts who can cater to your specific needs.
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.
Gliga Vasile Maestro Extra 4/4 Violin (Instrument Only) Features
• 6 to 10-year-old Carpathian sycamore maple
• High-quality resonant spruce
• Extra 4/4 size violin
• Bow and case are not included
This is the German Violin Hagen Weise 2019. Hagen Weise dedicated himself to making fine violins and other instruments in his shop, producing 150 to 200 violins per day.
The Eastman Albert Nebel violin is crafted using top-notch European tonewoods and is carefully varnished by hand in their workshop.
• Aged European spruce top and maple back, sides, and scroll
• Hand-applied antique-style multi-layer spirit varnish
• Ebony fingerboard, pegs, and chinrest
• Modestly-priced step-up quality
• Stradivari pattern
• Violin available in 4/4 size
• It comes with a case, bow, and rosin
This is a Szolista Violin made in Hungary around the year 2016. An excellent violin for soloists. Szolista is a Hungarian word for Soloist
Norwegian folk violin music is primarily associated with the Hardanger fiddle, a national instrument with 8-9 strings, four/five of which are bowed and the rest are sympathetic strings that resonate and add overtones. This unique instrument is known for producing a polyphonic sound used in traditional dances and music, and it is often ornately decorated with carvings and inlay.
