Violins
Branded “MF” throughout the interior.
Ornati, Giuseppe; 1887-1965, Milano. Beginning his career as a “luitiao” making plucked instruments, i.e., mandolins and guitars, he made his first violin at age 13 and apprenticed to Luigi Montanari…
A fine example of this maker’s work as pictured and described in the book “Liuteria Piemontese – Annable Fagnola” by Accornero, Epicoco, and Guerci. The text reads as follows: “This…
This instrument is one of the special “Imitation” series by Degani which are copies of violins by his famous predecessors, in this case Antonio Stradivari. It is labeled “Imitazione /…
A fine Guarneri model violin by this popular maker, this instrument has a lovely tonal quality with ample clarity and power.
This is a violin suitable for the most discriminating soloist or concertmaster. It is in very fine condition and retains quite a large amount of its original varnish, never having…
This violin is a personalized, fully arched Guarneri inspired model and is in excellent condition. Its distinctive scroll, brilliant varnish, and striking pattern of flaming on the back demonstrate the…
This beautiful antique violin by Baur has varnish of an amber-orange color. The top is made from two pieces of spruce with narrow to medium width grain. The back is…
A fine early example of Vuillaume’s work. It is labeled “J.B. Vuillaume No. 4 / Chez N.A. Lete rue Pavee-Saint-Sauveur No. 20 / a Paris 1823”. The back is from…