Small Violins, Violas, Cellos & Bows Archives

ViolinLorenzo Storioni, Cremona 1784; the “Ex-Curtis Institute”

This is an exceptional example of this great maker’s work. It is known as the “Ex-Curtis Institute”. Certificates by W.E. Hill & Sons, London and William Moennig & Son, Philadelphia….

ViolinRaffaele Desideri, Ascoli Piceno c. 1850

ViolaEnrico Politi, Rome 1942 (15 3/4″/ 40cm.)

ViolinCarlo Ravizza, Milan 1929 (7/8 size, 33.9 cm.)

CelloMatthew Furber, London c. 1820, 7/8 size

Unlabeled. Photo certificate by Frederick W. Oster, Philadelpia dated August 2002. Length of body is 28-3/4 inches. Cello Demonstration

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ViolaAsa Warren White, Boston 1875 (15 7/8″/ 40.3 cm.)

ViolinSofia Vettori, Florence 2017, “Tirreno” modello Guarneri del Gesu “Il Cannone”

This fine contemporary Italian violin from Sofia Vettori of the Vettori violin making family is a Guarneri “Cannone” model. Violin Demonstration

ViolinSofia Vettori “Adriatico,” Florence 2017

The property of a highly accomplished professional violinist, this instrument has seen the inside of well known concert halls throughout the U.S. An excellent violin modeled after G.B. Guadagnini by…

ViolinSofia Vettori, Florence 2018, “Gladiolo,” G.B. Guadagnini Model

Includes a unique book created by the maker with photos detailing the process of crafting this particular instrument. See the complete interview with Sofia Vettori in our Maker & Player…

ViolinRaymond Melanson, Rochester, Ma. 2007

This violin was built and varnished in the early Italian tradition, with an orange brown varnish that is tastefully and lightly antiqued. It has a two piece maple back with…

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ViolinRaymond Melanson, Rochester, Ma. 2025

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ViolaGeorges Mougenot, Brussels 1893 (15 13/16″/ 40.2 cm.)