Tarisio's 1690 Rogeri
My first chance to look at some auction outcomes after a long time away. Any thoughts about why the GB Rogeri came in well under estimate?...
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***** VERY NICE OLD ANTIQUE ETTORE SOFFRITTI ITALIAN LABELED VIOLIN *****
It's been a long time since we discussed those mysterious 'carpet background' violins. So let's see this one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/181911453721 And now have look at the following violin and try to...
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What's with this button on this G & A Gagliano?
Is there a simple explanation for this discolored semicircle on the back of this fiddle? Going on the regular shape it's not like a covering of wax has been removed........
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A lot of dings/dark dots on a new violin = poor wood?
Hi, I'm curious about one risky lottery ebay violin's dings. What are they and is it particularly bad? Could it be wormwood damage, antiqueing, mechanical damage, poor wood, fine wood with features?...
View ArticleThe Vintage American Italian...complete with a hole in the scroll
I'm sorry...I had to laugh. This viola has it all! It's vintage, American, Italian, and has a hole in the...
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How much do you think is this French viola worth?
I have a French viola made by Emile Leipp from the year 1949 and would like to sell it, to maybe buy a decent violin from the proceeds. What do you think such instrument would sell for and what is...
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Keeping Paganini close to your heart...
And now for something different! (I think). Like so many...I am fascinated by the Paganini story... And so, in my ramblings...I come across this example of a fancy violin, which I also haven't...
View ArticleID Assistance
Hello All, Just wondering if anyone can give me any input on this violin? Picked up on Ebay but will probably not arrive for a few weeks. Sorry the pics are all at...
View ArticleFreeman's Auction
Anyone had a chance to browse through this? http://www.freemansauction.com/musical-instruments-debut
View ArticleLast Beares Auction
Hello, i´ve got a question: Does somebody know the results of the latest Beares Auction? I am very interested to know the prices for violins by Vuillaume and Sgarobotto, viola by Storioni and Lupot...
View ArticleSingle Stringed Violin
Longish time lurker on account of having nothing to add and a lot to learn, but saw this... https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/42441505_antique-violin-an-interesting-violin-with-an-elongated and...
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A Bunch of American Folk Fiddles/Violins - Live Auction
Eldreds.com has a bunch of American folk style fiddles/violins up for auction in a few days (and 2 folk basses). I originally stumbled upon this site while looking at a painting I saw on eBay. The...
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Slips through the cracks...
It has been mentioned to me by people who usually know, that lot 44 of Skinner's April 2014 sale has been recently certified by a famous London expert as an authentic Joseph Guarnieri del Gesu. I heard...
View ArticleEbay Jeopardy!
Alex, I’ll take eBay violins for $400. Answer: http://www.ebay.com/itm/121817753795?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Question: What is a barely noticeable repair?...
View Articlehow do you fix varnish damaged by heat?
I have a violin that I bought for its bows. It came with a very nice silver-tipped FK Mueller bow, and an Otto Durrschmidt bow and came in a nice vintage alligator case. However, I keep going back to...
View ArticleEbay challenge
There are a few maestronetters who like a challenge. What about this? Accurately described and a bargain......well maybe not poor thing....
View ArticleGenuine W E Hill violin
I wasn't aware that W E Hill and son made folk fiddles until I checked out this listing on eBay number 371491727920. I contacted the seller suggesting that it might not be genuine and the Hill label...
View ArticleVioline mit Zertifikat von Hill&Son
Interesting certificate, even more interesting bidding I'd say: eBay number 252178366029
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