Viola by Vencenzo Cavani,  Spilamberto, 1905.  Born in 1889, this award winning maker completed his first violin at age 11, and his first cello at age 13.  If the date on this original label is correct, he would have been 16 years of age when it was finished.  However, in his later years, Cavani was known to pre-date some of his instruments, and my experience tells me that this viola, which is in nearly mint condition, probably dates from the 1950’s.  This Viola is a very fine example of the maker’s work.  16 1/8 inches (41 cm) CM#3536

Cavani Front	Cavani Back	Cavani Side	Cavani F hole	Cavani Scroll Front	Cavani Scroll Side

Viola byWilliam Forster Senior, London ca 1770, CM# 3439 Length is 39.5cm

This beautiful Viola is a lovely example of the maker’s work from this period. It has a one piece back of beautifully flamed wood with much of the original varnish intact and bears the original label from the maker. This could be a wonderful instrument for a violinist who loves to double on viola.

Forster front	Forster Back	Forster Side	Forster F hole	Forster Scroll front	Forster Scroll side	Forster Label

Viola by Nicholas Augustin Chappuy, Mirecourt 1748, CM# 3552  Length is 40.0cm (15 1/2")

Chappuy was 18 years old when this instrument was made. He moved to Paris where he became on of the best known and prolific makers of his day, especially of gambas and quintons made it the French style with beautifully carved heads.

This viola is in a remarkable condition, bearing the maker's original label and brand, as well as a repair label dated 1836 showing us when the modern neck was fitted.

Chappuy Front	Chappuy Back	Chappuy Side	Chappuy F hole	Chappuy Scroll Front	Chappuy Scroll Side	Chappuy Brand

Viola by Giuseppe Giannarelli ca 1930, CM# 3228 Length is 41.6cm  Label "Ricardo Antoniazzi Cremonese"

 This is a very fine sounding viola in near mint condition, with beautiful, highly flamed maple back, sides and scroll.  It is very rare to find an Italian viola of thsi vintage for such a reasonable price

Giannarelli Front	Giannarelli Back	Giannarelli Side	Giannarelli F hole	Giannarelli Scroll Front	Giannarelli Scroll Side

Viola by David Carón, Taos, N.M., 1986.  Length is 16 7/16 inches or 41.8 cm.  This Viola is David’s 77^th instrument.  CM#3161.

This viola is a very fine example of the maker's work from this period.  It has a very powerful, warm, and clean tone, with great response.

Caron Front	Caron Back	Caron Side	Caron F Hole	Caron Scroll Front	Caron Scroll Side

Viola by David Carón, Taos, N.M., 1995.  Length is 16 inches or 40.7 cm.  This Viola is David’s 125^th instrument.  The Back and sides are very beautiful, of highly flamed Bosnian Maple, the top is Engelmann Spruce.  The Varnish is David’s very fine oil varnish which is a deep orange-brown color over a golden base.  The tone is clear and projecting and will fill any hall.  CM#3322

Caron Front	Caron Back	Caron Side	Caron F hole	Caron Scroll Front	Caron Scroll Side

 

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