Violins
Alfred Contino was born in 1890 and died around 1970 in Naples, Italy. He was a pupil of Vincenzo Postiglione from 1902, and succeeded to the business in 1916. He…
This is a very powerfully toned violin with excellent focus and beauty. It is exceptionally beautiful as displayed in the photos. Any aspiring artist would benefit greatly by possessing this…
This is a very fine example from the workshop of the highly respected W.E. Hill & Sons. The firm was established in 1887 by William Ebsworth Hill. The W.E. Hill…
A violin from the period circa 1820, variously identified as possibly Italian or English. It is in excellent condition and has a robust, dark, full-bodied tone. It is an interesting…
Labeled “Jo: Batista Ceruti Cremonensis / fecit Cremonae, An 1812”.
An excellent Italian violin produced by the firm Bottali-Roth-Pelitti circa 1920. The instrument is in near mint condition and has a very strong and sonorous tone. It is labeled: “Pietro…
This fine violin by Conia, Jr. is powerfully toned. The top is made from two pieces of spruce with bold grain of narrow to medium width. The back is a…