Check out this Violin Made in Germany Mittenwald dated around 1920. This is one of Animato Strings' largest selections of new and old instruments in Australia including Asian-handcrafted instruments, new European instruments, and a wide range of antique stringed instruments.
This is one of Animato Strings largest selection of new and old instruments in Australia, ranging from under $200 to 100k. Apart from Asian-handcrafted instruments, Animato Strings carries new European instruments as well as antique violins, violas, cellos, and double basses from France, Germany, England, and Italy. They also have Australian, U.S., and instruments from other countries. The onsite workshop is blessed with experts who restore, service, and set up instruments.
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.
Over 25 years, Ryszard conducted numerous experiments, conducted intensive studies, gained valuable experiences, and was influenced by his colleagues, all of which contributed to his gradual perfection of the sound and quality of his instruments.
The Rainer W. Leonhardt Mittenwald Student Violin 2026 is a handcrafted German violin made in Mittenwald using carefully selected European spruce and maple. Offering a warm, balanced tone, excellent playability, and dependable craftsmanship, it is an ideal instrument for advancing students seeking an authentic European-made violin with outstanding value and musical performance.
Rainer W. Leonhardt is a fourth-generation Master Violin Maker whose family workshop has handcrafted fine string instruments since 1926. Based in Mittenwald, Germany, he continues more than 350 years of local violin-making tradition, producing instruments renowned for their exceptional craftsmanship, beautiful tone, and lasting quality.
Handcrafted in Mittenwald, Bavaria, the Master 2022 Violin reflects the finest German luthiery traditions. Built from aged spruce and maple, it delivers a warm, balanced tone with excellent projection, enhanced by a hand-applied golden-brown varnish. Each instrument requires over 120 hours of meticulous work, making it both a performance tool and a piece of art.
Its maker, Rainer W. Leonhardt, is a Geigenbaumeister trained at the renowned Mittenwald violin-making school. Since taking over the Leonhardt workshop in 1997, he has continued a 350-year legacy of craftsmanship, blending traditional methods with artistic precision. His violins, violas, and cellos are sought worldwide for their tonal richness and timeless beauty.
Check out this Mast Fils Violin Dated 1827. Joseph Laurent Mast a French violin maker who branded his violins with the inscription inside that says “Mast Fils Toulouse."
This is the Barbet & Granier dated 1879 Violin from Marseille France. Charles Barbet and Edmund Granier of Marseille were at the forefront of outstanding makers at the turn of the 19th century.
Marc Laberte (1880–1963) was trained as a violin maker and joined the family company in 1911. By 1919, the Laberte firm had around 400 craftsmen and was successful. However, the war in 1942 devastated the business, leading to its closure. Despite this, Laberte was known for his exceptional instruments and bows, earning several honours and medals.
This violin has the original Marc Laberte label and bears the number #3010. A second label states Grand Prix Paris 1931, Exposition Internationale Bruxelles 1935 Membre Du Jury, and Exposition Internationale New York 1939. The prices they won before and during the start of the world war 2.
Victor Audinot (1870-1943), also known as Audinot-Mourot, came from a family of luthiers in Mirecourt. Mentored by Francois Chardin and Telesphore Barbé, Audinot was mainly influenced by Barbé, who had honed his skills working for Jean Baptiste Vuillaume in Paris. This experience helped shape Audinot’s successful career in instrument making.
Victor worked in Mirecourt, known for luthier tradition, before moving to Paris to set up his workshop on Rue Truffaut in 1913. He dedicated himself to his craft until retiring in 1936. He passed his expertise to five of his six sons and aspiring luthiers. Renowned for creating exact replicas of classical instruments, he crafted an exceptional copy of the ornately decorated Stradivari violin known as the ‘Sunrise’, showcasing his artistry.
