>> Very fine French violin by PAUL BLANCHARD, made in Lyon in 1907. Modelled after golden-period Stradivari instruments, with beautiful dark red varnish. £14,000
This violin is in absolutely mint condition, with very minimal signs of wear. It is made by Paul Blanchard, not a Blanchard workshop violin, and exhibits the highest level of craftmanship of this excellent maker. Rosewood fittings and Pirastro Eudoxa strings.
>> Fine modern English violin by GEORGE PYNE, London 1921. Modelled after Stradivari, with amber / orange varnish. LOB 35.5cm. £6,000
This violin is in beautiful original condition, and was made by this notable English maker in the last year of his life. It is an instrument of great character, suitable for a professional musician. The current owner is also willing to let out the violin on the basis of a rental fee of £100 per month plus insurance.
>> Fine contemporary English violin by EMMANUELLE GUISSE, Newark ca. 2007. Modelled after Stradivari, with red / orange varnish. £3,500
This violin was made by French maker Emmanuelle Guisse, a former student of the prestigious Newark School of Violin Making. It was made to a very high standard on a Stradivari pattern and exhibits characteristic early golden period red / orange varnish. Great sounding instrument offering fantastic value for money. Photos coming soon.
>> Fine contemporary English viola by MARC BUTTERLIN, London 2008. Modelled after Stradivari, golden orange varnish. LOB 16 5/16 in., 41.4cm. £4,000
The model for this viola is based on the Archinto Stradivarius of 1696 in the collection of the Royal Academy of Music in London. It has a wonderful tone, with great depth on the C string.
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