Instruments For Sale

Gaspar Borchardt -Violin – 2020 (LOB – 354 mm)

“Twin sister” of one made for and acquired by Janine Jansen – world class soloist. (Please refer to docu “The Quest for Tonewood” Premiere – Paris 2021) Wood of the finest quality meets with absolutely superb and artistic craftsmanship. Beautifully fluted top, spectacular one piece back of brilliant maple. Covered in rich and transparent varnish of reddish-brown hue on golden ground. Sound of considerable power and projection, easily penetrating into a hall of any size.

Real concert violin made by this celebrated Cremonese maker.

Sibylle Fehr-Borchardt viola 2020

G.B. Guadagnini modelling. Very fine example with one piece back of impressive visual beauty. Exquisitely finished, covered in varnish of admirable texture. Real Italian quality sound with both great power and considerable sweetness, usually found in much older instruments.

Highly recommended.

Gaspar Borchardt Violin - Cremona 2011

This is just one of many examples of our collaboration with contemporary makers. G. Borchardt is one of the best makers of his generation, living and working in Cremona for the last 30 years.

This violin made to order from wood of superior quality shares both visual and tonal beauty typical for this maker's work. It is coated in a rich, transparent and soft golden-brown shade of varnish. Valuable.

Gaspar Borchardt Cello - Cremona 2012

This is just one of many examples of our collaboration with contemporary makers. G. Borchardt is one of the best makers of his generation, living and working in Cremona for the last 30 years.

This cello made to order from wood of superior quality shares both visual and tonal beauty typical for this maker's work. It is coated in a rich, transparent and soft golden-brown shade of varnish. Valuable.

Archimede Orlandini Violin - Parma 1965

Archimede Orlandini Violin - Parma 1965

One of the better works of this celebrated maker from Parma in perfect condition. Maker's label with signature and several of his personal brands inside the instrument.

A. Orlandini received numerous prizes and awards at various Competitions between 1937 and 1980 for his work and particularly for his superior varnish which is evident in this fine example.

Tonal quality of remarkable sonority and brilliance.

Antonino Cavalazzi Viola - Ravenna 1959 (41.9 cm)

Antonino Cavalazzi viola - Ravenna 1959 (41.9 cm)

Beautiful example in absolutely mint condition built on A. Stradivari model. A. Cavalazzi made his first violin in 1922 at the age of just 17! He spent many years researching and studying the technology of wood and composition of varnishes masterly applying this knowledge in his work. Instruments with the bright future, underestimated and undervalued at present. Sound of this viola is focussed, clear and sweet.

Giuseppe Nupieri Violin - Rome 1980

Giuseppe Nupieri violin - Rome 1980

This lovely instrument was carefully built on classical model. Finest quality wood glows under the warm coats of golden-yellow varnish. Perfect condition. G. Nupieri received prizes at Bagnacavallo and Cremona for his instruments. Labelled and signed by the maker. Also in various places inside the instrument.

Responsive, warm and clear tone, surprisingly mellow for its age.

C.Oddone Violin - Turin 1928

C.Oddone Violin - Turin 1928



Labelled, branded and numbered by the maker.

On trial.

Giovanni Schwarz Violin – Venice 1906

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Giovanni Schwarz Violin – Venice 1906

Giovanni was born in 1865 in Padua. His mother was Caterina Degani , the violin maker Eugenio’s sister.

Pupil of Eugenio Degani from 1877. Moved to Venice with Degani family in 1888. Died there 1953.

This splendid instrument was made in Venice in 1906. Perfect condition, attractive one piece back, exceptional oil varnish, original label etc. Powerful, rich and responsive sound.

From our point of view compares favourably with the best of E.Degani violins.

G. Ornati - Milan c. 1931 (cert R. Wurlitzer)

G. Ornati - Milan c. 1931 (cert R. Wurlitzer)

Gorgeous example from one of the very best makers of the 20 century. Built on G.B. Guadagnini model from the maker's "golden" period in perfect condition. Deep, rich and powerful sound.

This violin was among few others chosen by the maker to represent his work during A. Stradivari International Competition - Exhibition in Cremona in 1949 where G. Ornati was member of the Jury. Collector's item with Certificate.

Gaetano & Mario Gadda Violin C. 1960

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Gaetano & Mario Gadda Violin C. 1960

This excellent example built on Balestrieri model was finished c. 1960. Beautiful varnish. Absolutely mint condition.

Bright, strong and penetrating sound, with great carrying power, already mature for its age.

Maker’s Certificate. Collector’s item.