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Click here to subscribeViolin related, selection of Violen / String related literature to include; ‘Technics of Violoncello Playing’ by E. Van der Straeten, Second Edition (The Strad, London, 1905), ‘Violin-Making, As it Was and Is’ by Ed. Heron-Allen (Ward Lock, London, 1978), ‘You can make a Stradivarius Violin’ by Joseph V. Reid (William Lewis & Son, Illinois, 1967), ‘The Violin Book’ Limited Edition in slip case 2155/6000 (Balafon Book, London, 1999), ‘Preventive Maintenance of Stringed Instruments’ by Otto H. Weisshaar (Belwin Mills, New York, 1996), ‘The British Violin: 400 Years of Making in the British Isles’, ‘The Second Year Violin Tutor’ by Neil Mackay (Galliard, London, 1968). (7)
Bishop, John (Transl.). Notice of Anthony Stradivari, the Celebrated Violin-Maker, Known by the Name of Stradivarius, by F. J. Fetis, first edition, London: William Reeves, [1864]. Octavo, pp. [xiv], 132, facsimile of a letter facing p. 1, professionally rebound in quarter-calf lettered in gilt, internally good & bright with a few very pale stains. Together with De Fidiculis Bibliographia: Being an Attempt Towards a Bibliography of the Violin, by Edward Heron-Allen, Vol. I., London: Griffith Farran, 1890-94 (2)
German violin c1890 with 36cm two-piece maple back and ribs and spruce top; bears label 'Antonius Stradivarius Cremona Faciebat Anno 1729' L59.5cm overall; in ebonised wooden 'coffin' case; and two German violins c1890 for completion - one bearing a Stradivarius label, the other a Ruggeri label; both in carrying cases (3)Condition Report: German c1890 - reasonably good condition consistent with age and use just a little grubby with some scuff marks and wear to edges.Strad - lacking bridge and strings. Well used and grubby. Sound post rattling about inside. Case well used with rusty metalwork.Ruggeri - lacking tailpiece, bridge, strings and tuning pegs. Generally grubby. Case worn around edges with tape repairs.
Late 19th century French three-quarter size 'Conservatory' violin with 34cm two-piece maple back and ribs and spruce top, the peg box inscribed 'Conservatory Violin Straduari', bears label 'Antonius Stradiuarius Cremonensis Faciebat Anno 1721' L55.5cm overall; in ebonised wooden 'coffin' case; and Saxony violin c1900 with 36cm two-piece maple back and ribs and spruce top; bears label 'Antonius Stradivarius Cremonensis Faciebat Anno 17**' L59cm overall; in carrying case (2)Condition Report: Conservatory - Multiple cracks to top and back joint opening slightly.Lacking one peg and bridge.Case in reasonable condition consistent with age and use.Saxony - lacking bridge and strings otherwise in reasonably good condition consistent with age and use.
A German Stradivarius style violin, late 19th century, cased***CONDITION REPORT***PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
THIBAUD JACQUES: (1880-1953) French Violinist. Thibaud died in an airplane crash. His 1709 Stradivarius disappeared with him. Signed and inscribed 6.5 x 9 photograph, `En tres amical souvenir, votre reconnaissant Jacques Thibaud´, being the front page of a paper folded programme, four pages, issued for a Thibaud´s performance in Geneva. The image depicting the violinist in a head and shoulders pose, with his violin in his hand. Signed in bold dark fountain pen ink to a largely clear area of the image, and dated 21st March 1942 in his hand. About G
3/4 VIOLINE NACH ANTONIO STRADIVARI UND 3/4 VIOLINBOGEN Wohl Böhmen, 19./20. Jh. Zweiteilige Fichtenholzdecke und geflammter Ahornboden, dunkelbrauner Lack. 3/4 Geige, L. 57,5 cm, Korpusl. 33,5 cm. Geigenzettel: 'Antonius Stradivarius Cremonensis Faciebat Anno 1714 A.S.'. Mit Koffer, Ersatzkinnhalter, Zwei Schulterstützen, Kolophonium. 3/4 Geigenbogen, 20. Jh., Runde Stange, Perlmuttauge, Goldmontierung, L. 67 cm, Gew. ca. 52g. Ungemarkt, part. best., Daumenleder abgenutzt, Frosch besch., neues Bogenhaar erforderlich. Boden und Decke part. besch. und best., 2 Saiten fehlen.
CHRISTINA AMARGER (B.1935) ARR. MRS STRADIVARIUS, COLOUR ETCHING, PENCIL SIGNED, TITLED AND NUMBERED 15/99 56 X 75 cm TOGETHER WITH COMPANION WORK MRS MOZART, SIGNED AND NUMBERED 15/99. AND ANOTHER UNTITLED SIGNED EXAMPLE. (3) Condition of lots is NOT referred to in the lot descriptions.The absence of a condition report does NOT indicate that the lot if free from damage.Detailed condition reports and additional images are available on all lots upon request, please use the “ask a question” button against the lot you have an interest in. We strongly advise that unless you are able to view the lots in person that you request all of the details you feel may be pertinent to your intention to bid.
19th/early20th century Stradivarius copy violin, having double scribed outline and two piece back, bearing label to the interior. Fitted hard case. (B.P. 21% + VAT) There is a label inside, but none on the bow, see additional images. Body 370mm approx, 585mm approx in total. Some minor wear, scratches, finks, chips and dents, no cracks noted. Bridge probably a replacement. Chin rest present but not attached. Tailpiece and tailpiece button attached by replacement wire.
A late 19th to early 20th Century German full violin, bears spurious label 'Antonius Stradivarius 1727', a 20th Century three quarter unlabelled violin, cased, and a Czechoslovakian full size violin bearing Antonius Stradivarius label, hard black case, no bows. (3)NB - The bows are not included in this lot.