Otto Kerner

Labeled:

Otto Kerner
Kunstgeigenbauer
Op. Zittau I.SA. Anno 1928

Otto Kerner was born in Markneukirchen, 1892 and died in Zittau, 1956. He worked as a violin maker in Vienna until he started his own shop in Zittau in 1920. Zittau is located in the Free State of Saxony, Germany close to the borders of Germany, Poland and the Czech Republic.

This violin is a Stradivari pattern. Well flamed two piece maple back. Two piece spruce top. Light amber brown varnish with natural patina. Fitted in ebony and Dominant strings with a Pirastro Gold Label E. This violin has a powerful sound that is not too bright.

Price: $2,000.

Pietro Lombardi Violins

Made in Beijing, China, Anno 2008. Beautiful two piece highly flamed maple back with matching ribs, neck and scroll. Two piece spruce top. An amber colored oil varnish with a touch of orange gives the instrument an Italian look. Fitted in ebony with Dominant strings and a Pirastro Gold Label E.

This violin is available in Guarneri and Stradivari patterns.
Stradivari pattern pictured.

Price: $2,000.

Antonio Loveri

Labeled:

Antonio Loveri
Violin Maker
W. Tonk & Bro Co
Sole-Importers

Copy of
Laurentius Storioni
fecit Cremona 1775
Made in Germany

This German violin is a copy of a Storioni made in the early 20th century. Two piece highly flamed maple back. Matching ribs, neck and scroll. Two piece spruce top of fine grain that broadens at the edges. Ebony fittings with Parisian eye pegs. It is in excellent condition with some wear on its edges. There is a powerful resonance throughout the entire violin.

Currently Out On Trial
Price: $2,000.

Edward Reichart

Made in Germany, circa 1896-1910. Gorgeous two piece highly flamed maple back with matching ribs. Fitted in ebony. This violin has a very rich fantastic sound.

This German violin is believed to be made by Edward Reichart for Walter L. Jacobs who owned a Violin House here in Williamsport, PA. The instrument bears the Jacobs label.

Price: $2,000.

Andreas Eastman Master Model 808 Violins

Made in 2004. Two-piece maple back, medium-width, highly flamed instrument. Beautiful antiqued varnish work. Boxwood fittings with Dominant strings and a Pirastro Gold Label E.

Price: $2,020.

Rudoulf Doetsch Violins

Rudoulf Doetsch instruments are crafted in Germany from select European tone woods. The fingerboard is made of high quality African ebony, and the instrument comes with ebony fittings and a French Aubert or Despiau maple bridge.

Antique-style varnish is applied and tonal adjustments are made in the United States for a professional appearance and sound. Rudoulf Doetsch violins are fitted with Thomastik Dominant strings and a Pirastro Gold Label E string.

Price: $2,073. For Full Size and 7/8*
Also available in smaller sizes:
3/4: $1,786.
1/2: $1,786.
1/4: $1,786.
1/8: $1,786.

*Perfect for the smaller adult player!

Tanglewood Strings

Made in China for Tanglewood Strings, this violin features a one-piece maple back of narrow flame. Matching ribs with similar neck and scroll. Two piece spruce top of medium-width grain, consistent throughout. Orange-brown varnish on a golden base, beautiful crackle technique, tastefully shaded. Fitted in rosewood with Dominant strings and a Pirastro Gold E.

Price: $2,100.

Beautiful German Violin

Made in Markneukirchen, Germany circa 1925. This violin has been completely restored here at J.R. Judd Violins. Restorations included a neck graft, soundpost patch and redone bass bar. One piece highly flamed maple back. Beautiful varnish work with natural wear. Boxwood fittings with pear accents. Ebony crown. Currently strung with Thomastik Dominant strings and a Pirastro Gold Label E.

Price: $2,100.

Hiroshi Kono

Labeled:

Hiroshi Kono luthier
No. 1062 Tokyo Anno 2006

One-piece maple back of medium flame ascending from left to right. Matching ribs, neck, and scroll. Two piece spruce top of fine- to medium-width grain. Shaded red-brown varnish with orange highlights. Fitted in ebony with Evah Pirazzi strings.

Price: $2,200.

Johann Fenzl

Labeled:

Johann Fenzl
Mittenwald 1887

This German violin is from the late 19th century. Two piece maple back of medium flame. Matching ribs, neck and scroll. Two piece spruce top of medium width grain. Varnish contains natural patina and wear patterns. Fitted in ebony and Dominant strings with a Gold Label E.

Price: $2,400.

John Juzek

Made in Prague, circa 1950. Two piece maple back of medium width flame. Matching ribs. Two piece spruce top of medium width grain. The varnish contains patina and simulated wear. Ebony fittings with a Wittner tailpiece. Dominant strings with a Gold Label E. This violin is in excellent condition.

Price: $2,400.

Beautiful Czechoslovakian Violin

This old Czech violin circa 1900 contains no label. This Amati pattern violin has much patina and contains some wear. It has a rich sound and will make a great violin for a serious player. Fitted in boxwood and Thomastik Dominant strings with a Pirastro Gold Label E.

Price: $2,500.

Salvadore de Durro

Bears the label:

Salvadore de Durro
B&J New York
Sole Importers
Markneukirchen

There is also a scripted "D" on the heel of the violin.

This is a German imported violin from Markneukirchen. Two piece maple back made of beautiful highly flamed woods. Matching ribs, neck and scroll. Two piece spruce top. Fitted in Ebony with Thomastik Dominant strings and a Pirastro Gold Label E. This violin has a very big sound.

Price: $2,500.

Jay Haide à l'ancienne Baroque Violin

This violin has been handcrafted and set up to exact Baroque specifications. This is a fine instrument for professional Baroque musicians as well as any musician who wants to experience the joy of playing the music of Bach, Vivaldi and Handel as it was originally performed.

This violin features a two piece highly flamed maple back. Matching ribs, neck and scroll. Two piece spruce top. The back and top plates each contain two centering pins. It features a traditional neck and fingerboard made of maple, spruce and ebony giving it a very light weight feel. This violin also features a 40 year old ornate maple lyre bridge, a traditional handmade Baroque tailpiece in ebony and ebony fittings with white ivory accents. The violin is strung with traditional gut A and E strings and Eudoxa G and D strings. Eudoxa strings are sterling silver wound on gut.

Price: $2,500.

Monarch Artist Violin

Labeled:

German violin made in 1928. This violin features a one piece maple back and all ebony fittings.

SOLD

Oskar Hermann Seidel

This older German violin is a Strad copy in excellent condition. Two piece highly flamed maple back of medium width flame. Matching ribs, neck and scroll. Two piece spruce top of medium width grain, consistent throughout. Fitted in rosewood with boxwood accents and Thomastik Dominant strings with a Pirastro Gold Label E. This violin has rich and powerful bass strings and very well balanced treble strings that are not too bright.

SOLD

Wilheim Duerer

Labeled:

Wilheim Duerer fecit
Eisleben anno 1906
Trade-Mark. Registered.

This is an excellent German violin from the turn of the century. Two piece maple back, highly flamed. Matching ribs, neck and scroll. Two piece spruce top of medium width grain. Fitted in rosewood with Evah Pirazzi strings. This violin has a fantastic sound. It has power but also has warmth, not overly bright.

Price: $2,600.

E. Martin

Labeled:

E. Martin
Sachsen Copy of Amati 1899

This older German violin is in great condition. Two piece highly flamed maple back. Matching ribs, neck and scroll. Two piece spruce top of very fine even grain. Fitted in boxwood.

Price: $2,600.

Benjamin Patočka

Made in Czechoslovakia, 1909. Two piece maple back. Ebony fittings. Thomastik Dominant strings with a Pirastro Gold Label E.

Price: $2,600.

Freidrich Krimm

Modern German violin made in 2005. Two piece medium width flame maple back. Two piece spruce top of medium width grain throughout. Dark orange brown varnish with much patina and some wear to give it an older appearance.

Price: $2,700.

Andreas Eastman Master Model 907 Violins

Made in 2004. One-piece maple back, highly flamed. The varnish is slightly crackled and antiqued. Boxwood fittings with Evah Pirazzi strings.

Price: $2,800.

Franz Hell

Labeled:

Franz Hell
Instrumentenmacher
Elmshorn
N.26 1937

This pre World War II violin is in excellent condition. One piece highly flamed maple back. Matching ribs, neck and scroll. Two piece spruce top of fine to medium width grain. Deep orange brown varnish with a beautiful golden ground underneath. Fitted in ebony and Evah Pirazzi strings with a Gold Label E.

Currently Out On Trial
Price: $2,800.

Jonathan Li Violins

A Joseph Guarnerius patterned violin made in Beijing, China, 2009. Two piece, highly flamed maple back with matching ribs, neck and scroll. Two piece straight medium-grain spruce top. Golden colored oil varnish. Fitted in boxwood with light colored wood trim and Dominant strings.

Price: $2,900.

Franz Durschmidt

Labeled:

This German violin made circa 1890's has a powerful and rich lower end and a sweet high end. The violin features a one-piece back of highly figured maple. All ebony fittings and an orange-brown varnish with patina.

Price: $3,000.

Early-Mid 20th Century Violin

Bears the label and contains a signature of Luigi Bertelli. This violin, though it has an Italian label, is thought to be made in Germany during the early to mid 20th century. The violin features a two piece highly flamed maple back made of beautiful woods. Matching ribs. Two piece spruce top. Amber brown varnish with a touch of orange. Fitted in ebony with boxwood accents and Thomastik Dominant strings with a Gold Label E.

Price: $3,000.

Carlo Micelli - 1922

Carlo Micelli is an Italian trade-name for this German made instrument. One piece beautiful curly maple back. Amber brown varnish with a touch of orange. Varnish is antiqued throughout. Fitted in ebony and Zyex strings.

Currently Out On Trial
Price: $3,000.

Carl Gottlob Pötscher

Labeled:

Carl Gottlob Pötscher
musikalischer Instrumenten Macher
aus Zwota

Made in Germany, circa 1890s. Two piece maple back with flame. Matching ribs and a gorgeous neck. Two piece spruce top. The top plate is arched higher than a normal Strad pattern which gives the violin a more pointed sound. Fitted in rosewood. Contains natural patina and shows wear from being played. The violin has a powerful sound on the bottom two strings and a brighter sound on the higher two strings.

Price: $3,000.

JHS Simona

Snow proudly introduces a new addition to their instrument line-up for 2008, the JHS-Simona. Finished by luthier William Hu, the Simona (Italian for 'one who listens') is selected from the best aged European tonewoods. Mildly antiqued for a very elegant and attractive appearance and varnished with a unique mix of oil and spirit, the superb tone is accessible for the advanced student as well as the seasoned professional.

Price: $3,000.
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Jay Haide à l'ancienne Violins

Jay Haide à l'ancienne violins are handmade in the Italian tradition. The violins feature two piece highly flamed maple backs with matching ribs, neck and scroll. The two piece spruce tops contain a fine width grain. The orange-brown oil varnish contains much patina. Fitted in ebony with Thomastik Dominant strings and a Pirastro Gold Label E.

These instruments are quite striking because of their finished looks. The quality of antiquing gives them a hundred year old look to them. These violins have a very powerful focused sound and are excellent instruments for the more intermediate and advanced players.

à l'ancienne European woods: Guarneri pattern
Price: $3,400.

à l'ancienne: Guarneri and Stradivari patterns available
Guarneri pattern is pictured.
Price: $2,400.

Also available in smaller sizes: Stradivari pattern
3/4: $1,795.
1/2: $1,695.

Wilhelm Duerer

Bears the label:

Wilhelm Duerer fecit
Nu: 27 Eisleben anno 1893

Made in Germany, circa 1890. Two piece highly flamed maple back with matching ribs. Two piece spruce top of medium to wide width flame. Fitted in English boxwood and a Wittner tailpiece. This violin has a slight natural wear but is in excellent condition. It has a powerful sound with a rich bottom and bright top.

Price: $3,500.

Heinrich Th. Heberlein jr.

Bears the label:

Heinrich Th. Heberlein jr.
Markneukirchen 1928
Made in Germany
Copie: Antonius Stradivarius

Branded above the label "H.T. Heberlein"
with the family crest.

This is an excellent example of early 20th century violin making. The Heberlein family is known for their quality worksmanship.

Two piece maple back. Highly flamed neck. Two piece spruce top of medium to wide width varied grain. Fitted in ebony with boxwood accents. Evah Pirazzi strings with a Pirastro Gold Label E. This violin produces a warm even sound on all four strings. The top two strings have a sweet resonance leaning towards a bright sound. This is a great instrument for a serious intermediate or advanced player.

SOLD

Paul W. Rodgers

Bears the label:

Made by
Paul W. Rodgers
Dayton, Ohio
1906

This handmade American violin contains a two piece maple back with an ebony crown on the heel. Two piece spruce top of medium width grain throughout. Fitted in ebony with boxwood tips and collars. This violin has a great response and evenness of sound throughout all four strings.

Price: $3,500.

French Violin Labeled Simoutre

Bears the label:

Nicolaüs Simoutre
Lupot Nicolaï discipulus
Divoduri fecit 1867

One piece French maple back with matching ribs, neck and scroll. Two piece spruce top of fine grain that broadens towards the edges. The dark orange-brown varnish contains patina. The violin is finished in ebony fittings with an ebony heel around the tongue and Thomastik Dominant strings with a Pirastro Gold Label E. This violin is in very good condition.

SOLD

JHS-V

This violin, made by William J. Hu in the Snow Workshop, features select European tonewoods. It is part of the professional line from Snow and is in excellent condition. The two piece Bosnian maple back matches the ribs, neck and scroll. The two piece spruce top is of medium grain. The slightly antiqued linseed oil varnish is golden brown in color. The violin is set up with Parisian eye ebony fittings and Thomastik Dominant strings.

Price: $3,700.
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Felix Mori Costa

Labeled:

Felix Mori Costa
Fecit Parmae
anno 1805

This German violin was made circa 1840-1850. It is in excellent condition with a grafted scroll and bushed pegs. The patina is real. The instrument has power and a sweet sound on the treble strings. All ebony fittings with boxwood collars and pins in the pegs.

SOLD

Jean-Baptiste Colin

Labeled:

Lutherie Artistique
Jean-Baptiste COLIN, année

JB-C is circled and branded by the label.

This French violin is from 1910 and is in excellent condition. One piece maple back with matching ribs. Two piece spruce top. Orange-brown varnish. Fitted in ebony and Thomastik Dominant strings with a Pirastro Gold Label E.

Currently Out On Trial
Price: $4,000.

Atelier Peter Yang

From the workshop of Peter Yang. Based on a 1712 Guarnerius del Gesu, this instrument has a strong, bright sound. Featuring a one-piece maple back of bright, medium width flame and matching ribs, neck and scroll. The top is two-piece spruce of narrow grain. The instrument comes with boxwood fittings and Vision strings.

Price: $4,000.

H. Clotelle

Label reads:

H. Clotelle
ANNEE 1891

The Clotelle violin was made in France circa 1890. The instrument features a two-piece flamed maple back with matching ribs, neck and scroll. The fittings are all rosewood species. The top plate contains narrow grain at the center seam while broadening at the edges of the plate. The oil varnish is a light amber-brown with just a hint of orange. The varnish is consistant throughout the entire violin.

SOLD

Stefano Conia

Labeled:

Allieo di Stefano Conia
Fatto in Cremona
Anno 1990

This is an Italian violin made in the hometown of Stradivari by a student of Stefano Conia. Hungarian born, Stefano Conia studied violin making at the International Violinmakers School in Cremona as did his father. He was also hired by the Cremona School where he spent twenty years teaching violin making. Conia oversaw the construction of this violin.

The violin contains a two-piece highly flamed maple back with matching ribs. The table has an even straight grain. The Italian varnish is a golden yellow. This is an instrument all intermediate to professional players should try.

Price: $4,600.

Old Scottish Violin

This Scottish violin circa 1910-1920 is in excellent condition. Two piece flamed maple back. Matching ribs, neck, and scroll. Two piece pine top plate. Amber brown varnish. Fitted in ebony and Dominant strings with a Pirastro Gold Label E.

Price: $4,600.

Robert Glier

Labeled:

Robert Glier 4
No. Violin Maker
Cincinnati, O., 1920

This is a handmade American violin. Robert Glier was born in Markneukirchen, Germany in 1855. He came to America and worked for Rudolph Wurlitzer in Cincinnati, Ohio from 1883 - 1900. He then established his own shop.

Two piece maple back, highly flamed. Matching ribs, neck and scroll. Two piece spruce top of medium width grain. Contains an amber-red spirit varnish on a yellow ground. Fitted boxwood with ebony collars and pins and ebony fret on the tailpiece. Strung with Thomastik Dominant strings and a Pirastro Gold Label E. There is a repaired wing split but otherwise the instrument is in excellent condition.

SOLD

Nicolas Bertolini

This is a beautiful Parisian instrument, circa 1880s. One piece quilted maple back with a distinctive flame. Two piece spruce top of medium grain. Fitted in rosewood with brass diamonds in the tailpiece and pegs. This violin is in very good condition and has natural wear and patina. It has a rich and mature sound - a quality concert violin for a serious player.

Price: $4,900.

Scott Studios

From the Minneapolis workshop of award-winning luthier William R. Scott, recipient of numerous certificates and medals (including gold) from the Violin Society of America. Two piece maple back, good flames of medium width, and matching ribs, neck and scroll. The top is two-piece spruce of medium-width grain, with the grain narrowing toward the edges.

The instrument features ebony fittings, Zyex strings, and has a rich, bright, projecting sound.

Price: $4,900.

Giorgio Luigi Belloso

Created in the workshop of Steven Tillinghast Cundall, these violins feature beautiful one or two-piece back violins. The table has a fine to medium-width grain spruce, with a tastefully-antiqued orange-brown varnish on a golden ground. Fine craftsmanship throughout. The instrument is finished in boxwood fittings.

Price: $4,950.