Collin - Mezin Violin 1887 (F013)
Collin-Mezin Violin dated 1887. This as an unusual model for a Collin-Mezin violin, but the workmanship, the original label, and Collin-Mezin's authentic signature verify the maker.
$27,500.00 Price
Rainer W. Leonhardt November Bird Violin 2025
$9,900.00
The Rainer W. Leonhardt 2025 "November Bird" Violin is a handcrafted master violin made in Mittenwald, Germany, featuring a stunning one-piece bird's-eye maple back, a two-piece European spruce top, and a beautifully antiqued dark brown spirit varnish. Built from carefully selected tonewoods and crafted with traditional German craftsmanship, it delivers a warm, responsive tone with excellent projection.
Rainer W. Leonhardt is a fourth-generation master violin maker whose family workshop has been producing fine string instruments since 1926. Based in the historic violin-making town of Mittenwald, Germany, Leonhardt is renowned for combining traditional craftsmanship with exceptional tonal quality, creating instruments that are appreciated by musicians around the world.
Rainer W. Leonhardt November Bird Violin 2025
The Rainer W. Leonhardt 2025 "November Bird" Violin is a beautifully handcrafted master violin made in Mittenwald, Germany, by renowned luthier Rainer W. Leonhardt. Built in 2025, this distinctive instrument features a striking one-piece bird's-eye maple back paired with a two-piece spruce top with medium-width annual growth rings, combining exceptional visual beauty with outstanding tonal qualities. Finished in a hand-applied dark brown spirit varnish over a warm golden-yellow ground and delicately antiqued, the "November Bird" reflects the refined artistry and meticulous craftsmanship for which the Leonhardt workshop is internationally respected.
Designed for discerning musicians, the "November Bird" offers the balanced projection, warmth, and responsiveness expected from a modern German master instrument. Carefully selected, well-seasoned European tonewoods and traditional hand-building methods produce a violin with excellent clarity, rich overtones, and an expressive voice suitable for advanced students, professional performers, and collectors seeking a fine contemporary handcrafted violin. Every detail, from the arching and graduations to the varnish and tonal adjustment, reflects the Leonhardt family's dedication to creating instruments of exceptional musical character.
About Rainer W. Leonhardt
Rainer W. Leonhardt is a fourth-generation German master violin maker based in Mittenwald, Bavaria, one of Europe's most historic centres of violin making. He studied at the prestigious Mittenwald Violin Making School, completed his journeyman examination in 1982, gained valuable experience working with several respected violin makers, and earned his Master Violin Maker qualification from the Munich Chamber of Crafts in 1990. Since 1997, he has led the Leonhardt family workshop, continuing a tradition of handcrafted string instrument making that dates back to 1926 and is rooted in over 350 years of Mittenwald violin-making heritage.
In addition to building fine violins, violas, and cellos, Rainer W. Leonhardt has served as the director of the renowned Mittenwald Museum of Violin Making, demonstrating his deep commitment to preserving Germany's violin-making traditions. His instruments are admired worldwide for their outstanding craftsmanship, carefully matured European tonewoods, elegant varnish work, and refined tonal balance, making them highly sought after by serious musicians and collectors alike.
8 other products in the same category:
Paul Jean - Baptiste Chipot Violin Paris 1942 (F008)
Ref. F008
This is a Paul Jean- Baptiste Chipot Violin made in Paris in about 1942. Paul Jean Baptiste Chipot is a French luthier the son of Chipot-Vuillaume. He worked in many workshops in Mirecourt then moved to Vendome to start his own workshop.
$9,900.00 Price
Leonidas Nadegini Violin C. 1920
Check out this Leonidas Nadegini violin made about 1920. Jean-Baptiste Leonidas Nadegini was a Ukrainian luthier who was awarded as gold medalist for sonority in Saint Petersbourg competition in 1907.
$5,500.00 Price
Gliga Vasile 4/4 Violin with Lady's Head Scroll (Instrument Only)
Have a look at this Gliga Vasile 4/4 Violin with Lady's Head Scroll (Instrument Only). Gliga Vasile Special Series: Lady's head in scroll.
$8,100.00 Price
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
Didier Nicolas Violin c.1780 Mirecourt, France
Check out this Didier Nicolas Violin made around 1780 in Mirecourt, France. Didier Nicolas is a French luthier who owns the workshop D. Nicolas Aine, one of the most successful violin companies in Mirecourt during the late 1700s and 1800s.
$9,900.00 Price
Maurice Bourguignon Violin 1927 Brussels
Introducing the Maurice Bourguignon Violin made in 1927 in Brussels. Maurice Bourguignon is a French luthier who received several awards, medals, and diplomas for his work in various exhibitions. He was known for his very refined work in classical models characterized by a good red varnish.
$9,750.00 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
