Made in 1891 by Alberto Gagliano, a member of the important Gagliano family of violin makers from Naples. Alberto is the son of Raffaele Gagliano, with whom he worked in Strava Monte Oliveto.

Labelled:

Alberto Gagliano

Filius Raffaele

Neapoli 1891

This violin is in excellent condition and is sounding very fine. It is accompanied by a Letter of Opinion from a respected British expert.

Please contact us if you would like to arrange a trial of this instrument.

Price on application.

A fine violin by Giacinto Bertolazzi, labelled:

LIUTERIA ESEGUITA SEGUENDO LE TEORIE COSTRUTTIVE

DEL PROF. EURO PELUZZI

Giacinto Bertolazzi Fece

MILANO l’Anno 1951 N. 46

The violin is branded internally with the maker’s crest in a number of places. Bertolazzi was a pupil of Euro Peluzzi in Milan.

This excellent violin is in fantastic condition and being well made and well set up, it is sounding fantastic. It is coated in a luxurious thick red varnish displaying a fine crackle, typical of many Italian violins of the period. The violin is accompanied by a Letter of Opinion from a respected British expert.

Please contact us if you would like to arrange a trial of this instrument.

Price on application.

Richard Duke was one of the most successful and prolific English violin makers of the 18th century. He established his workshop in central London around 1743. His business expanded to a number of locations and he employed numerous instrument and bow makers, including William Napier and John Betts, who purchased Duke’s shop after his death in 1783.

This lovely sounding violin has just been fully restored and is in very good condition. The original DUKE brand under the button was removed many years ago during a repair. However, the original DUKE brands remain on the front above the saddle and on the ribs below the saddle. The violin is accompanied by a Certificate dated April 1955 from L. P. Balmforth and Son, Leeds.

 

Price $35,000

 

The highest level of our Studio series violins. Made in Australia, these Guarneri del Gesu and Stradivari models are crafted from beautiful European maple and spruce from our collection of fine tonewood. The first stage of these violins was made in a commercial workshop to reduce the cost of labour. John Simmers has finished all the graduations, F-holes, bass bar and all the internal and external woodwork and then varnished them to the same level as his own instruments. They are fantastic sounding, play beautifully and now available in our studio.

Price $15,000

A beautiful violin by Gand & Bernardel, made in Paris around 1860. The label is numbered 454. This violin is in magnificent condition and has a lovely warm and full sound. Sold with an original receipt from John & Arthur Beare dated the 7th of July 1919.

Price $70,000

 

Violin by John Simmers, Brisbane 2022. Stradivari model.

Available at the Sydney String Centre.

John Simmers Violin Brisbane 2021 — The Sydney String Centre (violins.com.au)

 

Price $30,000

Emanuel Whitmarsh was originally a stonemason and was self-taught in violin making. He worked in Soho, London, from 1856 to 1885, making instruments and repairing for various dealers. Whitmarsh moved to Kentish Town Road, 1885, and to Hackney, 1887. He established at Dalston, 1908, when he had the assistance of his son, Edwin.

The violin we are pleased to offer is in exceptional, original condition and has a big, powerful tone. It bears its original label and is signed internally by the maker.

Price $25,000

This beautifully made violin is in incredible condition for it’s age. Made from the finest quality materials, it is a fine example of early 20th Century Mittenwald craftsmanship and has a fine, strong and clear tone.

Price $22,000

Violin by John Simmers, Brisbane 2022.

Price $30,000