7/8 Thomas Challoner Violin c 1790 Chester, England (E002)
This 7/8 size violin is labelled Thomas Challoner who worked in Chester, England around 1790. Thomas Challoner was one of the known violin makers in the 18th century.
$5,500.00 Price
Egidio Moretti Violin1947 Lavagna Italy (I11)
$9,900.00
Moretti Egidio transitioned from cabinetmaking to violin making in 1924-1928. During 1945-1955 in Lavagna, Genoa, his instruments were known for their accuracy and good varnish, with two different labels used - handwritten and printed.
Egidio Moretti Violin made in 1947 in Lavagna, Italy
Between 1924 and 1928, Moretti Egidio seamlessly transitioned from cabinetmaking to violin making. He gained an excellent reputation for his work in Lavagna, Genoa, from 1945 to 1955, where residents noted the two labels he used for his instruments - handwritten and printed. His classical models were characterized by their precision and high-quality varnish in intense red or light colours. His work was highly regarded by many.
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Laurentius Bellafontana Italian Violin 1943
Bearing the label "Laurentius Bellafontana fecit Genuae Anno Domini 1943," this violin is the work of Lorenzo (Laurentius) Bellafontana (1906–1979), a distinguished member of the Genoese school and a pupil of Oreste Candi. The Latin label translates to "Laurentius Bellafontana made [this] in Genoa in the year of Our Lord 1943" and includes his characteristic LBG monogram and handwritten signature. Bellafontana's violins are admired for their refined craftsmanship, warm Italian tone, elegant design, responsive playability, and rich orange-red varnish, making them highly regarded examples of 20th-century Italian violin making.
$33,000.00 Price
Collin-Mezin Violin 1927 Paris
The 1927 Collin-Mezin violin is a masterpiece crafted in the renowned Collin-Mezin Workshop, established in the 19th century by Charles Jean Baptiste Collin-Mezin in Paris. After passing in 1923, his son, Charles Collin-Mezin Jr., took over the workshop. In 1925, the workshop moved to Mirecourt, France. Known for producing vibrant instruments with outstanding sound flexibility, the workshop's tradition continues with the 1927 Collin-Mezin violin.
$13,500.00 Price
Domenico Fantin Violin 1971, Varese Italy
We have here the Domenico Fantin Violin made in Varese, Italy 1971. Domenico Fantin’s instruments are played in major European and American orchestras. Great soloists like Yehudi Menuhin purchased one of his violins in 1969, and Uto Ughi, who owns two of his instruments.
$0.00 Price
Labelled Amedee Dieudonne Violin c 1946 Mirecourt France
We have here a Labelled Amedee Dieudonne violin made around 1946 in Mirecourt, France. Amedee Dieudonne is a French luthier who specialized in copying Cremona Masters and was able to achieve a superior varnishing technique.
$5,500.00 Price
Leon Bernadel Violin with Signature
Léon Bernardel (1853–1931) learned violin making under his father, Ernest Auguste Bernardel, and later worked with Derazey before joining the family’s shop, Gand et Bernardel Frères. In 1899, he established his firm, collaborating with his son, Léon (II). Bernardel’s violins are highly celebrated for their rich, warm tone and exceptional projection, a result of his innovative craftsmanship and attention to detail. His instruments remain sought after by musicians and collectors, and his work continues to inspire luthiers to this day.
$15,000.00 Price
John Van Wirdum Violin, played by Martin Lass, Australia 1986
The colour of the violin is not as red as in the video. The colour of the images is more accurate.
$6,500.00 Price
Paul Kaul French Violin 1918 (F42)
This is the Paul Kaul violin made in France dated 1918. Paul Kaul is a French violin maker who joined several workshops such as Thibouville Lamy, Silvestre and Maucotel, Vuillemin-Didion. He started several workshops on rue Racine, Nantes in 1907, rue du Pont Communeau in 1908, and at 130 Boulevard Brune in 1926.
$16,500.00 Price
