Violin by Vincenzo Panormo, Paris, ca 1785-90. This violin is a very fine example of the maker’s work from his Paris period. Moderately flamed one-piece back, nicely flamed sides, plain maple scroll. The instrument is in a remarkable state of preservation for its age. Bright, clear, powerful tone. CM#21078

Panormo Front	Panormo Back	Panormo Side	Panormo F hole	Panormo Scroll Front	Panormo Scroll Side

Violin by Antonio Vinaccia, Naples, 1781. CM#21163

Vinaccia Front	Vinaccia Back	Vinaccia Side	Vinaccia F hole	Vinaccia Scroll Front	Vinaccia Scroll Side	Vinanccia Label

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Violin by Hippolyte Chrétien Silvestre, Lyon, 1876. This is a beautiful example of this makers work prior to his move to Paris in 1885. Highly-flamed back, sides and scroll, unusually fine-grained (for this maker) spruce, highly transparent light orange brown varnish over a gold base. Excellent condition, powerful yet refined and colorful tone. CM#21087

Silvestre Front	Silvestre Back	Silvestre Side	Silvestre F hole	Silvestre Scroll Front	Silvestre Scroll Side	Silvestre Label

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Violin by Vincenzo Postiglione, Naples, ca 1885. Beautiful one piece back with narrow to medium width flames. Sides and scroll from the same piece of wood.  The table is from tight-grained Tyrolian spruce. Excellent orange-brown varnish over a golden ground. Clear, powerful tone, with plenty of color and nuance. CM#2291

Postiglione Front	Postiglione Back	Postiglione Side	Postiglione F hole	Postiglione Scroll Front	Postiglione Scroll Side

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SOLD: Violin by Vincenzo Panormo, London, 1790. This violin is a very fine example of the maker’s work from his London period. CM#21130

London Panormo Front	London Panormo Back	London Panormo Side	London Panormo F Hole	London Panormo Front Scroll	London Panormo Side Scroll

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Degani Front	Degani Back	Degani Side	Degani F hole	Degani Scroll Front	Degani Scroll Side

SOLD: Violin by Sebastien Vuillaume, CA 1860. Sebastien was the nephew of JB Vuillaume and worked in his Uncle’s shop for several years beginning in 1853. This example shows the influence of those years with his uncle, from the stunning, highly figured wood of the one-piece back to the beautifully antiqued and highly transparent varnish. This violin is in a remarkable state of preservation and will give its new owner many years of trouble-free enjoyment. CM# 20800

Vuillaume Front	Vuillaume Back	Vuillaume Side	Vuillaume F hole	Vuillaume Scroll Front	Vuilluame Scroll Side

SOLD: Violin by Charles Brugere, Paris, 1902. A very beautiful example of the maker's work. It has very highly flamed sides and scroll with a rich reddish-orange varnish on a golden base. This violin possesses a dark, rich and powerful tone. CM#20883

SOLD: Violin by Ricardo Cerutti, Cremona, circa 1910. It has a beautiful flamed one-piece back. The sound is powerful and sweet with responsiveness.  CM#20171

SOLD: Violin by Martin Bauer, Stuttgart, Germany, circa 1872. Bauer established the first violin repair shop in Stuttgart in 1824. He was the maker to the court orchestra of that city. CM#20681

SOLD: Violin by J. B. Guadagnini, Turin, 1781.  Rare Italian violin. Details upon request. This is a great example of the master's last period. It was played on for 40 years by a member of the Philadelphia orchestra. It is in superb condition.

SOLD: Violin by J.B. Guadagnini, Piacenza, 1749. A stunning example of the maker's work from this period. Recently acquired from a major European chamber orchestra.

SOLD: Violin by Johannes Varotti, Bologna, 1791. This violin is a very fine example of the rare maker. The instrument is full of rich, reddish-orange varnish and is in remarkable condition for its age. It possesses a deep, powerfully projecting tone. CM#20832

SOLD: Violin by Paulo Castello, Genoa, 1774. A very fine example of this rare makers work. It is in superb condition. It possesses a powerful, dark, chocolate like tone. Varnish is plentiful, deep orange brown. Certificate by W.E. Hill & Sons. CM#20933

SOLD: Violin by Pierson Gardener, London, 1767. Beautiful looking with a sweet and responsive tone. Extensively, yet well repaired and thus, very affordable. CM#20902

SOLD: Violin by J.B Vuillaume, Paris, 1864. Modeled after Maggini, this instrument is in mint condition with nearly 100 percent of its original varnish. It is unusual for a Vuillaume Maggini copy in that it is a normal size rather than overly large. This instrument has beautiful wood both front and back. CM#20862   

SOLD: Violin by Bartolomeo Tassini, Venice Italy, made in 1751. Tassini was a contemporary of Domenico Montagnana and Peter Guarnarius of Venice.  This instrument is in an incredible state of preservation and comes with a certificate from Charles Beare. This violin has a one-piece back with highly-flamed maple evocative of the wood used by Montagnana. It is in near-mint condition with no cracks anywhere on the instrument. It possesses a beautiful tone and a transparent golden yellow-brown varnish. CM#20435                      

SOLD: Violin by Franscois Pillement, Mirecourt, circa 1800. This instrument has a sweet, mellow sound. It is in very good condition. An excellent violin for an adult amateur chamber player. CM#20861

SOLD: Violin by Hippolyte Chretien  Silvestre, Paris, 1885. This instrument is a very handsome example from the maker's best period; modeled after the work of Guarneri del Gesu.  The two-piece back and sides are very highly flamed and quite striking. The instrument is in outstanding condition and possesses a warm, clear and strong tone. CM#20365