Your best bet is to take it to an experienced luthier who can examine the violin. From its emergence in the 16th century, the violin has played a leading role in classical music. Value of violins violins, violin maker, books, legends. The skinner name and reputation will add value to your consignments.
The easiest way to know how much your copy of a book is worth on the open market is to check on how much similar copies are currently being offered for. A critical dictionary of german violin makers, with a. Abebooks has been part of the rare book world since going live in 1996. If you would prefer for one of our specialists to value your violin in person, please contact us to book a valuation appointment at our london office. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing. Seifert violin bow value the pegbox maestronet forums.
Violin trade names and trade instruments some of these instruments are named after the sellers, but the vast majority are completely made up names, with no maker of instruments ever having had those names. As well as providing us with some of the most memorable melodies and musicians, the skill and technique of the very best violin makers have enabled some instruments to acquire a treasured status due to their label. My new old german violin and its story violin lounge. Though difficult to imagine, the number of old violins entering the lower and midrange of this price category is astounding, and no one knows where it will end. The only exception i am aware of is a case covered in genuine alligator. It had been everywhere, including a christies sale, where it passed. In his appraisal, our luthier recognized that this is a lovely violin. Oct 21, 2018 he was born in 1644 and opened up his violin shop in his hometown of cremona, italy. The violin is in perfect condition with a one piece back.
I have an old antonius stradiuarius, made in germany, copy of violin that has some signs of wear but is fully operational and functions as intended. Is this an old violin, an old violin or a fake old violin. Critical and documentary dictionary of violin makers old and modern. This is a hummel figurines and collectibles suggested retail price and estimated auction fair market value price guide.
First editions are soughtafter by book collectors and a first edition is usually more valuable than a later printing. I found an old violin several years ago in an old turn of the century theater before it was. Vif full size 44 handmade stradivari 1721 copy german style. Well known to book collectors and booklovers, our site is an excellent resource for discovering a rough value of an old book. Strings reader wrote inquiring about the value and authenticity of his violin. Some of these are pseudonyms that were used by makers for their own hand made instruments and they are still hand made by a specific maker. The label is falling to pieces because of its age but have been able to read the date. When searching on its important to find copies that match the book in your possession as accurately as possible. In nearly all instances, an old case should be thrown away and a new case purchased. Simply because an instrument is old does not mean that it has great value. He played it for a few years and in 1991 gave it to my daughter as she was playing the violin in middle school. Even the most ancient and desirable of makers has been the victim of label fraud. On the inital valuation, age, provenance, value and certificate of an old violin.
Shortly thereafter, many others took up the craft of. Find your hummel in this chart to determine the suggested retail price and estimated auction fair market value price. How restoration affects value of antiques lovetoknow. Apr 09, 2015 from its emergence in the 16th century, the violin has played a leading role in classical music. If you destroy the patina during the restoration process, you can dramatically decrease the value of the item. The patina, or surface wear or oxidation, of a piece is evidence of its age and history, so in most cases, it is prized by collectors. With the value of antique violins being such a subjective debate, what about investing in them. A first edition signed by the author will have even greater value. When we talk about rare books, we speak of books that have a limited supply. I have a very old violin that is in need of desperate appraisal or if.
They include but are not limited to fine old usually italian, sometimes french, german, english, etc. With illustrations of some celebrated instruments and facsimiles of labels. We include here a list of bow makers of past times that wed like to share with you. Violins are versatile instruments, used in everything from classical sonatas to bluegrass songs.
Corilon violins presents its custom collection of old and antique german, french and italian violins for sale. Being a list of the principal violin makers, british, italian, french and german. Acoustic violins free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Is labeled antonius straduarius cremonensis faciebat anno 1729 inside and conservatory. If you have a strad labeled violin or any violin with an unknown history, the only way to be sure about the value of the instrument is to have it appraised by a professional. Make offer old antique hopf german violin vintage fiddle wwood coffin style case old. George epp, the hollmayrs, and the fichtls took on vienna, andreas ott and bathasar kogl were the founders of the the prague cohort, caspar tieffenbrucker introduced violin making to lyon, and naples was home to georgio bairhoff and eberle. Unlike many instruments, whose origins are lost to the mists of time, the birthplace of the modern violin is comparatively easy to pinpoint. Sep 17, 2012 rare book we buy old and rare books, libraries, and entire estates. How to identify an original violin label deborah b. Sometimes while we have chances to try their master pieces, its good to remember that we also have their introductions on our website. When an appraiser values an instrument, the main factors taken into.
Since i often get questions about the authenticity and value of violins and. German bowmaking of the 19th and beginning of the 20th centuries klaus grunke a lecture given may 2, 1992, at the general meeting. The old violin value, appraisals, certificates and valuations. Looking at the cost, durability, and sound quality, weve gathered and listed some of the best violin brands for beginners and intermediate students to help you out in your search for the best starter violins. The labels tend to look old and cracked and have a name on t. This certainly affects the value significantly as there is a. With approximate valuations of their instruments and occasional notes on their varnish. The fiddlers garden of eden was cremona, italy, where, in the middle of the 16th century, a stringedinstrument maker named andrea amati. An anonymous italian instrument that is over 200 years old and a is fine work of art. The german school of violin making, however, managed to infiltrate all areas of europe. A circa 1900 german violin made from the finest even grain spruce for the table and beautiful two piece maple back.
The more recognizable stars and songs most often hold the most value with a few exceptions for sheer rarity or attractive cover illustrations. This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. Imagine buying a used car over the internet with out seeing it. There are numerous ways you can have your violin appraised with bromptons. Selling with focused specialty auctions that attract passionate, motivated, and educated buyers, skinner achieves internationally competitive prices for our consignors.
In a gesture of profound generosity they decided to sell what is considered the finest violin of their collection, the lady blunt stradivarius of 1721, and have pledged the entire proceeds of. Obviously 1200 pounds is above the book price if you go by makers. Violins should ideally be stored at between 45% and 50% relative humidity. A beatenup old book that is falling apart will have little value.
Usually, there is a label pasted on the inside of the instrument that you can see through the fholes. Violinmakers of the german school from the 17th to the 19th century luthiers. French violin makers, german violin makers, english violin makers, antonio stradivari italian violin makers click on the name of the maker for more information. Violins general information on violin authentication and appraisals. Buy vif full size 44 handmade stradivari 1721 copy german style violin fiddle case bow music hobby. He was the most important and distinguished figure in a whole dynasty of roth. That is the only way i can help you and also give you the list of appraisers.
Investing in something like rare stringed instruments, requires a very specialized knowledge. List of violin makers in alphabetical order our pastimes. I have an old antonius stradiuarius, made in germany, copy of. The value of an antique violin from the early 1900s our.
Righteo so, i was just having a look at my fiddle the other day and i noticed that on the back of the head the words conservatory violin were engraved in the wood. Mar 18, 2012 in a gesture of profound generosity they decided to sell what is considered the finest violin of their collection, the lady blunt stradivarius of 1721, and have pledged the entire proceeds of. Many factors go into determining the worth of an antique violin, including the instruments manufacturer, how it has been treated over the years and the violins overall appearance. Ernst heinrich roth 18771948, also often referred to as ernst heinrich roth i to distinguish him from later family members of the same name, was a german luthier and master of a large and successful violinmaking workshop in the east german town of markneukirchen, near the current border with the czech republic. Keep your violin free of dirt and dust, using only violin friendly cleaning products.
Dont expose your violin to extreme hot or cold for extended periods of time to avoid cracks andor warping. Thats why stradivarius violins are so expensive youtube. In the eyes of its owner, a violin is a trusted musical partner, and at the same time it is full of enigmas which are never fully understood. Also you can check out a list of contemporary master bow makers. Here we examine 10 of the luthiers with their most famous violin labels. This is no different from the quality of todays trade instruments, some are very nice and others are throw aways. Violins that meet the highest performance standards. Seifert violin bows that i am trying to figure out a value for i dont seem to see many of these or info on them they are nice bows and appear to be permabucco, with silver on the frog nicaely made no doubt and play very well just wanted to try see what they would be worth. A novices guide to determining if a violin is valuable and. Use this chart to find out the value of your hummel. Even sheet music from the beatles, the beach boys and other more recent issues featuring pop culture icons, like michael jackson, are collected today. It might be 1900s german or even new chinese or german. It was all over new york and had several attributions to enrico rocca genoa, some from good people, to which i have no comment. Being a list of the principal violin makers, british, italian, french and german, with approximate valuations of their.
Violins came into the world back in the 16th century, when it had its first violin maker in history, andrea amati, in the 1500s. Keep your violin free of dirt and dust, using only violinfriendly cleaning products. Violin valuation find out how much your violin is worth. More than likely, if you didnt know that your grandfather had a nice violin, and the purfling, scroll, corners, insides, graduation, and wood are poor, then the violin is quite cheap. Sending something over 300 years old can be destroyed in some manner, lost, or of no value would be your reply. When looking for a violin, its important to consider the skill level of the player. I own and play a very old violin,i was told it is a mittenwalde about 200 years old. The royal institution, 21 albemarle st, mayfair, london, w1s 4bs. All these violins have a great story that continues today.
Hummel price guide hummel figurines and collectibles. Those who argue sound has little to no effect on the price of an antique violin will state that most of the oldest, most highly valued violins in existence are rarely. Stradivari labels to mass produced instruments made in germany and france. Ive managed to get some photos of the inside label. Violin antique violins german, french and italian violins.
Biblio offers unique, rare and antiquarian books from the finest book dealers in the world. Some of the trade name instruments can be very nice, like the roth firms instruments or some of the jtl ones, while many trade instruments are very poorly made and have little to no value today. These are the 12 most expensive violins of all time. George epp, the hollmayrs, and the fichtls took on vienna, andreas ott and bathasar kogl were the founders of the the prague cohort, caspar tieffenbrucker introduced violin making to lyon, and naples was home to georgio bairhoff and eberle, while michael. If your instrument has most or all of the characteristics of an old violin, chances are that it is truly old.
An insiders guide to violin labels strings magazine. Vif full size 44 handmade stradivari 1721 copy german. Being a list of the principal violin makers, british, italian, french and german, with approximate valuations of their instruments and occasional notes on their varnish. They are known in the music world for their quality of sound, their great value and rarity. If you have many or all of the characteristics of a fake old violin, its not an old violin. Much of the value of antiques comes from their age. Im hoping itll be a nice strong and straight stick, i like german violins and bows, hoping this match my old german unlabeled violin. Sep 17, 2016 your best bet is to take it to an experienced luthier who can examine the violin. However that is only a few out of many thousands of these finds. I tried to teach myself with a book wohlfahrt, since i could already play the guitar. Some books are unique works, like original manuscripts or association copies. In the 17th century, we had famous violin makers, antonio stradivari and andrea guarneri, each with their own unique craftsmanship of violins. Antique german violin hopf from the 1800s repaired once in 1970. I have an old antonius stradiuarius, made in germany, copy.
I play this violin all the time with a group of old musicians, who say its the. If you are thinking of selling, or just curious about the origins of your violin, viola, cello or bow, come along to an amati. I have a very old violin that is in need of desperate appraisal or if anyone anywhere knows any information on the origin or about it. On bausch violin bows the pegbox maestronet forums. Jan 06, 2020 15 best violin brands for beginner and intermediate students. Old antique hopf german violin vintage fiddle wwood coffin style case old. For many years violin makers and scientists have tried to find the secrets to their amazing resonance. A novices guide to determining if a violin is valuable.
But even if not, at the end of the day, we never recommend throwing out a violin before having it evaluated by a professional. Related content and sort options violin performance jobs. My father bought it in 1930 and it was at least 25 years old then. Jul 20, 2014 all these violins have a great story that continues today. The chance of finding a strad today in a basement or attic is near impossible. The label is hand written in old german, so we cant read it. Change the strings on your violin once every six to 12 months. Even the annual average value increase for violins is a debatable subject, with estimates ranging from 2% to 15%. Are you wondering what your antique violin is worth. You probably dont need to include every word of the title and authors name. Condition is very important and will greatly influence value. Many factors go into determining the worth of an antique violin, including the instruments manufacturer, how it has been treated over the years and the violin s overall appearance. Oct 10, 2012 german violin making all began in fussen, germany. I have received hundreds if not thousands of inquiries over the years from customers who have an old instrument with a label stating that it is a stradivarius, a guarnerius, or an amati, or another famous violin maker.
Identifying and appraising violin family instruments. He was born in 1644 and opened up his violin shop in his hometown of cremona, italy. Fill out this form with enough information to get a list of comparable copies. This beautiful violin is an old italian instrument made ca. Many violin shops will give you an oral appraisal for little or no cost. Identifying and appraising violin family instruments mewzik. Over the course of time, most musicians develop a deep. Jan 23, 2012 i have an old antonius stradiuarius, made in germany, copy of violin that has some signs of wear but is fully operational and functions as intended. The presence of a label with a famous maker name or date has no bearing on whether the.