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No varnish under the fingerboard...And Savoy?
Well after taking my time and trying very hard not to disturb any of the patina I am pretty much done the restoration. I have photo's here showing the varnish outside in the sunlight and indoors but...
View ArticleFrom the New York Post
There's been a surprising silence on this issue from Maestronet, yet this article has been firmly in the public domain for about a week. Without prejudging the case, it seems highly relevant to...
View ArticleTarisio premium strangeness...
Some of these instruments don't seem to have the normal premium rate as the final sale, or are they just typos? Or is my math really really bad...? For example: Lots 230 and 257 in the April '13...
View Articleebay "Albani" violin
I'm curious about this one. If it isn't an Albani could it be an Italian instrument as assumed? http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/321120701878?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
View ArticleA Richard Duke? :o
Check this out, Currently on Ebay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/261210869234?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 seems interesting, any chance it's a real one?
View ArticleNicolo Amati 1650
Beautiful example from Tajan auction http://www.tajan.com/en/asp/fullCatalogue.asp?salelot=9831+++++120+&refno=++443090&saletype=
View ArticleGee, You don't see "flame" like this very often......
Anybody seen this style of VSO before? It looks like it might have a continuous rib garland and a one piece formed back, maybe veneer.....
View ArticleA little Break and A Little Music...
I recently sprained my shoulder and have been resting and doing way too much web surfing. Found this today from a great local fiddler and great all around guy...who's shoulder is also on the mend. A...
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Prince Ludwig of Bavaria at I&H
I spent an enjoyable afternoon looking at the "Prince Ludwig of Bavaria" ex-Strad at I&H. Much more fun than playing Sodoku or filling in crosswords... My thoughts are that this is a rather...
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Sartory Bows
The upcoming Ingles & Hayday auction has 4 Sartory violin bows and one cello bow. It seems that everywhere you go there are Sartorys - every major sale has a few. The extraordinary prices they...
View ArticleMarengo Romano RINALDI
Can anyone convince me that these instruments are more than mass-produced, possibly even German knockoffs of Enrico Marchetti's work? I know that Marengo's father is a maker worth lusting after, but...
View ArticleMarengo Romano RINALDI
Can anyone convince me that these instruments are more than mass-produced, possibly even German knockoffs of Enrico Marchetti's work? I know that Marengo's father is a maker worth lusting after, but...
View ArticleMarengo Romano RINALDI
Can anyone convince me that these instruments are more than mass-produced, possibly even German knockoffs of Enrico Marchetti's work? I know that Marengo's father is a maker worth lusting after, but...
View ArticlePre-sale Estimates
Do you think that auction houses can increase sales prices just by increasing their pre-sale estimates?
View ArticleARTISTIDE FONTANINI
I think I rarely see violins on ebay sell over $10000 and up with auction style listing. Well, here's one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/251271215797?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1426.l2649
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Marc Laberte violin
I recently came across this violin and am considering buying it. The seller is an individual and it is not Ebay so I have little reason to doubt the description but I thought that I would ask for...
View ArticleChristie's quits instrument auctions for private sales
http://www.thestrad.com/latest/news/christie-s-quits-instrument-auctions-for-private-sales
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Auction Prices
Never seen this come up but usually it is believed that everything from auction houses can be won for a fraction of the normal retail price, is this always true? Has anyone had stories or past...
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James Hardie ID Help
I had this violin in the workshop yesterday (rather briefly). The label was good, but I've seen so many "bought in" James Hardies that I'm a bit sceptical. The button looks very Bohemian, and initially...
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