Over $10,000

Old violin Jacob Stainer

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 13:03:45 +0100

Jacob Stainer violin with a sound more powerful than the stadivarius but shorter, said in 1700 about an antiquarian who studied the wood and re-varnished in 1995 by one of the best luthiers in Madrid Spain Rafael called it an oil varnish old high quality

1927 Herbert Stanley Sampson Violin

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 01:24:15 +0100

Herbert Stanley Sampson worked for A.E. Smith in Melbourne before opening his own workshop. This beautiful instrument has been officially appraised by Alex W Grant (a copy of the appraisal can be emailed as requested)who has described the violin as "in excellent condition" and valued it at $10,500 (as of Aug 5th 2011). There is a similar H.S. Sampson violin of the same year in the Power House Museum (NSW). Please also refer to Alan Coggins book "Violin and Bow Makers of Australia" for further details on H.S. Sampson.

A. E. Smith Violin 1906

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 05:20:56 +0100

A beautiful example of the early work of the great Australian maker A.E. Smith. Label reads: Jeffreys & Sons Made By A. E. Smith Maldon 1906 No 14 The violin has a stunning one piece back of well flamed maple and is in excellent condition. * Rosewood pegs * One piece maple back * Original hand-written label Length Of Back: 358.5mm Upper Bout: 168.5mm Lower Bout: 207mm The violin is available for viewing in our Sydney showroom. Please contact us to make an appointment douglas@violins.com.au.

Collin-Mezin French violin

Sat, 21 May 2011 03:07:51 +0100

*Collin-Mezin French violin, no date given - $12,000

H. Denis violin

Sat, 21 May 2011 03:06:26 +0100

H. Denis violin, very nice and good condition

William Robinson violin, English

Sat, 21 May 2011 03:05:00 +0100

William Robinson violin, English. Early 1900's. He won an award at a competition for his sound quality

Cavalli, Italian violin, 1923

Sat, 21 May 2011 03:03:15 +0100

Smooth as silk, and sounds like crystal.

Full size violin, C.G.Glier & Sohn 1867

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 06:16:05 +0100

Full size (4/4) violin, in perfect condition, for advanced students and further, made by C.G.Glier & Sohn in 1867, highly emotive quality of sound, quite rich but also mellow, very versatile in sound.

James Robinson modern violin, professional

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 11:05:55 +0100

James Robinson violin, no.221, beautiful modern instrument. Warm tone. Modelled after the Guarneri del Gesu. This is a professional instrument. You are free to try it out by arrangement.

Arthur Patton Violin- Sydney

Sun, 26 Dec 2010 10:48:36 +0100

Looking for an Arthur Patton made violin and/or bow. He was a violin and bow maker in Market St, Sydney between 1931-1949. He was an apprentice under A.E. Smith for approximately 20 years. Approximately 12 instruments were made. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Contactable on tysongundersen@hotmail.com Thanks Tyson

Hugh Withycombe violin

Sat, 28 Aug 2010 10:15:10 +0100

This fine violin has a rich penetrating tone with fast response. Professional musicians find this instrument easy to play and it should appeal to all looking for a quality instrument. Hugh Withycombe is a fully qualified maker who has worked both in London and here in Australia since 2003

Georges Cunault Violin, Paris 1893

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 01:14:12 +0100

French violin by Georges Cunault, Paris 1893. Excellent condition. See attached image showing the entry about Georges Cunault from Henley's "Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers".

Violin by James W. Robinson, 2007

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:51:58 +0100

This violin, in 'reproduction style' was made in Adelaide by J.W. Robinson in 2007 (number 223). It is in new condition. The back/sides and neck are made from American 'big leaf' maple and the top is made from 'port orford' spruce. The purfling, made by the maker is from pear wood (centre) and fibre.The body, f holes and back of the head, with scribed in centre line, is a personal model.