Over $10,000

Ian Clarke Viola

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 11:29:08 +0100

Viola made by Ian Clarke in 1996. It is 16 ¼ inches with a slender neck and it is easy to play. The design of the viola is based on a fine Guarneri del Gesu violin of 1741. It has a stunningly warm and interesting tone which is consistent across all strings.

Viola, made in London 2006

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 02:27:25 +0100

Made by David Rattray 2006 after Gasparo da Salo. 16 1/4 inches David Rattray has held the position of Custodian at the Royal Academy of Music, London since 1988. The back is made from 2 pieces of narrow figured maple with matching ribs & head. The table is of medium grain spruce. Excellent condition; played on by professional violist.

Withycombe model 16 inch Viola

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:26:11 +0100

Hugh Withycombe is pleased to offer this newly constructed viola for sale. The viola is currently available for trial at Atelier Puglisi in Melbourne VIC. The instrument is designed to offer a full rich viola sound, while providing good player comfort. The shape of the upper bouts allows easy access to higher positions. The proportions and size of the body, neck and sound holes allow the production of a full, loud, rich and responsive tone.

Gasparo da Salo model viola - SOLD

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 05:56:19 +0100

John Simmers and Rainer Beilharz are proud to present for sale this Brescian model viola. The instrument is a one off collaboration between John and Rainer who worked together on the instrument in Brisbane and Guildford in 2009 and 2010. Although not an exact copy, the viola is inspired by and made in the spirit of Gasparo da Salo. Smaller violas are becoming very popular and this instrument was made with playability, volume and tone colour in mind. The neck and fingerboard dimensions and string spacings are similar to that of most violins. The instrument was a true collaboration with the work divided evenly between the two makers – both having a hand in all parts of the instrument and working simultaneously in the same workshop.