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  Violin by Carlo Bisiach, Florence, 1948, CM#21193.  Carlo Bisiach Florence, 1948 CM#21193.  After working with his father Leandro in Milan, Carlo established himself at Florence in 1926.  The most talented of Leandro’s sons, Carlo went on to develop his own style quite separate from the Antoniazzi-derived work of his father and brothers.  This instrument is in mint condition and is a truly fine and representative example of the maker’s work from this period.

Bisiach Front

Bisaich Back

Bisiach Side

Bisiach F hole

Bisiach Scroll Front

Bisiach Scroll Side

Violin by Vincenzo Sannino, Naples, 1913, CM#20793.  Typical Gagliano copy with dark brown varnish and Northern Italian wood.  A great opportunity to own a modern Italian violin by a known maker at an excellent price.  Certidicate by Claude Labett

Sannino Front

Sannino Back

Sannino Side

Sannino F hole

Sannino Scroll Front

Sannino Scroll Side

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Violin by Franko Samoggia, Bologna 1981, CM#21201  Franco Samoggia Bologna, 1980, CM#21201.  Pupil of Otello Bignami.  Big, warm, dark sound.  Looks and sounds very much like a good Stefano Scarampella

Samoggia Front

Samoggia Back

Samoggia Side

Samoggia Scroll Front

Samoggia Scroll Side

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Violin by David Caron, #162, Taos, N.M., 2002.  The back is two pieces of maple that is a highly flamed Bosnian maple with matching sides and scroll.  The top is of the maker’s typical Engelmann spruce.  It has a very clear, powerful, tone with lots of color. CM# 21067 

Caron Front

Caron Back

Caron Side

Caron F hole

Caron Scroll Front

Caron Side Scroll

Violin by Ricardo Begonzi, Cremona Italy, made in 1997.  Bergonzi was awarded multiple Gold Medals at numerous violin-making competitions for his craftsmanship and tone.  CM#20801

Modern Violins and Violas by Walter Mahr    

 Mahr's violins and violas have a sweet and powerful tone. His tonal investigations are evident in every example of his work.  (Charles Magby  offers a substantial collection of fine cellos, violins and violas in various grades made by Mahr.)

Violins are modeled after the work of Guarneri and Stradivari in a wide range of qualities.  He makes superior instruments for student players with a well-grained, solid maple back, pine wood top and ebony fittings... up to superbly made masterpieces with marvelously textured maple.  Mahr's select tonal wood is carefully seasoned up to 50 years.  Mahr can vary the mixture of his oil and spirit varnish according to the desired tonal properties required by a player.

  Walter Mahr's grandfather was a mandolin-maker in Schonback.  In addition, his great grandfather was a violinmaker. Walter Mahr worked with master craftsman Ernst Heinrich Roth, the cello maker Lothar Semmlinger and with Roderich Paesold. )

 

SOLD: Violin by David Caron, #51, Taos, N.M., 1979  CM# 21199  David Caron 1979, CM#21199.  Beautiful example of this highly regarded American maker.  Nicely flamed back and sides, beautiful red-brown varnish.  Pure, powerful carrying tone.

Caron #51 Front

Caron #51 Back

Caron #51 Side

Caron #51 F hole

Caron #51 Scroll Front

Caron #51 Scroll Side

SOLD:  Violin by Ame'de' Dieudonne', Mirecourt France, made in 1948.  This is a representative example of the maker's work in mint condition.  This violin was made  for Rembert Wurlitzer. CM#20744

SOLD:  Violin by Benvenuto Botturi, Brescia Italy, 1970.  This is a classic example of the maker's work.  CM#20783

SOLD: Violin by Michael Carón, Taos, New Mexico, made in 1997.  This instrument is  a very fine violin with power and clarity.  It was constructed under the direction of master-maker, David Carón (father).  CM#20619

SOLD: Violin by Sandra Carón, Taos, New Mexico, made in 1998 .  This violin is breathtaking.  It was constructed under the direction of master-maker, David Carón (father). Please view the picture below.  CM#20773  

SOLD:  Violin by David Caron, #118, Taos, N.M., 1994.  The back is two pieces of maple that is a highly flamed Bosnian maple with matching sides and scroll.  The top is of the maker’s typical Engelmann spruce.  It has a very clear, powerful, tone with lots of color. CM#20388

SOLD: Violin by Enzo Barbieri, Mantua Italy, made in 1978.  This fine violin is exceedingly well made and the tone is silky and sonorous.  This Stradivari model is a typical example of the maker's work. It has a beautiful, highly flamed, maple one-piece back with matching sides and scroll.  It is in mint condition and possesses a rich orange red-brown varnish over a golden base. CM#20281   

SOLD:  Violin by Moinel-Cherpitel, Paris France, made in 1914.  This violin is in first-rate condition.  It has a two-piece back, delightfully flamed,  with matching sides and scroll. The varnish is a dark orange-brown.  CM#20805

SOLD:  Violin by Enzo Bertelli, Verona, made in 1950.  This violin has a beautifully flamed back and sides, with a golden orange-brown varnish throughout.  Condition is excellent.

 

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