A German Violin Bow, Markneukirchen circa 1920
A good German bow from the early 20th century – well used but with excellent playing qualities.
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Paul Blanchard Violin, Lyon circa 1910
This is a very fine del Gesu copy by Paul Blanchard from around 1910. It’s in mint condition and the sound is first class – a highly collectable example of this maker’s best work.
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Georges Apparut Workshop Violin, Mirecourt 1936
Georges Apparut ran a very successful workshop in MIrecourt between around 1927 and 1948. This violin is from his student range, yet it’s a very fine instrument with a sophisticated tone.
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Piero Parravicini Violin, Bovisio (Milan) 1957
This is a very fine violin by Piero Parravicini, a student of Antoniazzi and a prolific and successful maker. It’s in fabulous condition and the sound is warm and projecting.
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Joseph Henry Violin Bow, Paris circa 1855
This is a very fine Joseph Henry in excellent condition. I have a particular soft spot for Henry, and this bow doesn’t disappoint in looks or in playability. It’s a top level bow for a serious professional.
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A Fine Anonymous Violin, mid 19th Century
This is a violin which has so far resisted all attempts at identification. Made in the copy style, most likely by the Dollenz family in Trieste, it’s an outstanding concert instrument with a rich, complex, bright voice.
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EF Ouchard Cello Bow, Mirecourt circa 1930
This is a very nice cello bow by EF Ouchard, a prolific and undervalued maker. It’s in good condition and plays very well.
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Jerome Thibouville-Lamy Violin, Mirecourt 1905
Jerome Thibouville-Lamy, or JTL, is one of the best-known names in the violin trade. The JTL mega-workshops in the Vosges produced hundreds of thousands of violins from the late 19th century to the mid 20th century. Mostly these were student violins which have remained popular on account of their excellent sound. But they also produced beautiful handmade “violons de maitre”, most likely the work of Alfred Acoulon – these were signed and numbered, and sold at the time for 10 times the price of their ever-popular Barnabetti-labelled instruments.
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Giovanni & Giuseppe Dollenz Violin, Trieste circa 1855
For a long time Giovanni Dollenz’s rare ability as a maker has been attributed to some connection with Storioni – such stories sell violins! Whatever his influences, he was a maker with a dashing and individual style. The violins in the 1850s were made in collaboration with his son Giuseppe, who is regarded as in every way the equal of his father.
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FN Voirin Violin Bow, Paris circa 1880
Voirin is one of the big names, unrivalled for the beauty and exactness of his work. Here we have an unusually well preserved example of this great maker’s work – it’s also a terrific player with ideal weight and balance.
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