Tarisio Auction's top American maker sales
If we exclude the "Italo-American" designated violins, and throw out those modern day instruments by living American makers (Sam Z) :-) , Knute Reindahl ties with Karl Berger for second place at...
View ArticleSkinner April Violin Auction
Hello; would anyone be able to comment on the high number of unsold instruments at this auction. Does Skinner now have a different format with high reserves or was there just a lack of interest and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
violin ID
Hi, Happy Easter hols for those that have them. I'd appreciate any opinion on this violin - it's been through the wars. No corner blocks but all lined. Three position pins front and back, top...
View ArticleSkinner to Ebay in less than a week, why?
Janos Bodor 1977 Viola sold at Skinner for $1168 on April 13, 2014 Few days later, selling on E-bay with no reserve My question is why the quick turnaround: 1. Buyer bought at Skinner thinking...
View ArticleThis is an interesting auction for collectors...
Please accept my apology if this has been posted before. I just find it interesting...and the bow tucks away within the instrument. Anyone play one of these? If so, what kind of sound would this...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Clik here to view.
Christie's Sale of 1731 Kreutzer Strad
Anyone else posted on this? As a part of the Huguette Clark collection a 1731 Strad (below left) is up for sale. Reading the background to the collection the source of the family fortune and subsequent...
View ArticleViolin making mold.
I noticed this on ebay, just thought I'd post it here in case anyone thinks it sounds nice! Have a pleasant day....
View ArticleEbay 'attributed to' Postiglione?
Wondering what the experts think of this one. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=151287267572 I asked the seller for more info, here's what I got: "I don't have a certificate...
View ArticleViolin ID
Any thoughts what this may be? http://www.ebay.com/itm/291131685001?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
View ArticleJohann Adam Schönfelder
Just incase anybody has a hole burning in their pocket, I should perhaps point out that this:http://cgi.ebay.at/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=331141504486isn’t a Johann Adam Schönfelder Anno 1743,...
View ArticleAttributed to stainer?
I don't know what to make of this viola. Jacob, Blankface or anyone else have any thoughts? The link I posted doesn't work; I'm refering to lot 49 of the just finished Tarisio sale. While you're at...
View ArticleAny ideas on this one?
Any idea what this once was? http://www.ebay.com/itm/FINE-OLD-ANTIQUE-18TH-CENTURY-VIOLIN-MADE-CA-1760-GRAFTED-NECK-FOR-RESTORATION-/251526072013
View ArticleTransitional Dutzendwaren: 1.) Who made this violin? 2.) A Pfretzschner...
Didn't really want to make this into an eBay thread, but since I can't yet post my own pictures, I've posted links to the auction listings instead. I received both of these today. The first appears...
View ArticlePaul Doerfel Viola
Don't know much about the maker (Paul Doerfel). The viola does look very attractive and quite excellently made.
View ArticleThree Amedee Dieudonne sold on Tarisio for different price. WhY?
I just found out three Amedee Dieudonne violins sold on the recent Tarisio. And, one of them sold at a higher price (at 3500, 3750 and 7000 - 7000 is a record for Dieudonne's from the quick look on...
View ArticleObscure American Makers
I have owned and sold quite a few violins by obscure American makers. Some have been remarkable for the quality of their tone. The makers whose violins have been surprisingly good sounding are OM...
View ArticleInteresting Violin
Any idea what this may be? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-18th-century-violin-probably-Italian-old-antique-/321404308620?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4ad5308c8c
View ArticleClik here to view.
Sympertus Niggel
Since a couple of people have contacted me privately already today regarding Simpert Niggl, I would like to post a few observations, just to be a little more economic with my time.There seem to have...
View ArticleViolin ID Dworak label
Where is this one likely from? http://www.ebay.com/itm/331196110330
View Article