Vintage instruments for sale

Violin making is not only about construction, but also about restoration of bowed instruments. Every now and then I buy and restore instruments I like, from small size “medio fino” Mirecourt instruments to signed master instruments sold with certificate (made by an approved expert).

In general, I sell the instruments rather below the going price. In my opinion (and I’m not alone!) the cash value of vintage instruments is over-evaluated far too often as a consequence of speculation.

Here you'll find what I have currently available in my workshop. For price information, please send me an e-mail or give me a call !

VIOLINS

Violon F. Pillement, French beginning 19th century.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Violin Charles Claudot, French middle of 19th century, branded under the tailpiece: "Marquis de l'air d'Oiseaux anno".

Some minor restored cracks on the belly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Violin of my own making, made in Verfeil in 2006.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

German violin from the end 19th/beginning 20th century.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

French violin (probablement Mirecourt) from the beginning of the 20th century. Largely improved re-thickened, new bass bar, revised neck-angle...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

French violin Mirecourt Medio Fino vintage style.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fench violin Mirecourt end of 19th / beginning of 20th century. Largely improved - re-thickened, new bass-bar, revised neck-angle...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIOLAS

Viola 40,6 cm labeled "Dominique Fantin Varese 1954"

Probably a copy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Viola 41,2 cm , branded "Amati Mangenot Bordeaux"

Very pretty copy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIOLONCELLOS

2 nice Mirecourt Cellos will be coming soon !