Violins

Its label bears an inscription dedicating the violin to Marlin Brinser.

This is another beautiful violin by this fine American maker. The instrument possesses a warm, rich and powerful tone. The wood and varnish are exceptionally beautiful.

This violin by an excellent French maker is in mint condition and has a very clear and interesting tone quality.

Labeled “Alfredo Contino / allievo di V. Postiglione / Napoli, anno 1915”.

Gaetano Sgarabatto was born in Vicenza in 1878. He studied wood carving at the Academia Olimpica and then acquired instrument making experience in Milan and Brescia. He established his workshop…

To be sold with the certificate of Frederick W. Oster, Philadelphia.

This is a beautiful example of 19th century French work. It has character in its form and model, rich textured varnish of a deep wine color and a warm tone…

Labeled “Gaetano Gadda di Mantova / premiato con Medaglia d’Oro / Allievo di Stefano Scarampella / fece in Mantova anno 1929”. This violin has been sold.

To be sold with the certificate of Frederick W. Oster, Philadelphia, November 5, 2001, as follows: “The label indecipherable; the one-piece maple back of irregular broad curl; the maple ribs…

A fine violin in Baroque form with its original neck and in excellent condition. It has a sweet, rich tone ideally suited for Baroque playing. The label is as follows:…

A brilliantly toned violin by this well-known Cremona maker. The instrument has a very pure, resonant and powerful tone suitable for the most discriminating player. The model is inspired by…