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Labeled Daniel Stadlman, possibly Vienna, late 18th Century, 16"

Joseph Grubaugh & Sigrun Seifert, Petaluma 2000, 16 5/16" A beautiful and characteristic example of Grubaugh & Seifert's work. Maggini model.

Chardon Pere e Fils, Paris, 1910. 16 1/2" The Chardon family were among the most important makers and dealers in Paris. Father Georges studied with Georges Chanot before opening his own shop in 1872. This viola is in fine condition and has a warm, full tone with great character and pleasing depth.

Joseph Grubaugh & Sigrun Seifert, Petaluma, 1991, 16 1/4" The husband and wife team of Grubaugh and Seifert are well known in the Bay Area, especially for their cellos. This viola is unusual in that it is not antiqued. It is in flawless condition with a superb golden yellow varnish.

Martin Erician, Piacenza, 1960, 16 1/8".

Bruno Dreux, Orleans, 1992. 16 1/4" This beautifully crafted and varnished viola has a full, broad and dark tone, with a clear, nimble response even in the highest registers.

Landrian, France, 16 1/8".

Daniel Delfour, Toulouse, 2003, 16 1/2". We have been offering the Delfour instruments for many years with great success. This beautiful viola has a clear, warm tone.

Lorenzo Guadagnini copy, French, 16".

Johan Gottlob Heberlein, Markneukirchen, 15".

Francis Kuttner, Cremona, 1978, 16 1/8" An early work of this important contemporary maker, made while he was studying in Cremona.

Matthieu Bessling, Amsterdam, 1981. 16 1/4" Bessling is one of the most important makers in Northern Europe. Over the years we have sold several of his instruments and they always have excellent tonal qualities.

Herman Konig, New York, 1864, 16 3/8". Born in Schoneck, Germany, Konig trained in important European workshops before immigrating to New York in 1857. This instrument is an excellent reproduction of the work of Maggini.

Luigi Villa, Milan, 16 1/2".

French, copie de Guadagnini, Mirecourt, 16"

Lyon & Healy, Chicago, made in Mirecourt, 1913, 15 7/8". In the early 20th Century, Lyon & Healy were the largest music retailers in the country. They were able to acquire the very best work from the major European workshops and this fine viola is an excellent example. This viola is of a comfortable size but has a huge tone.

Amedeo Berganton, Turin, 1988, 16 3/16"

D. Nicolas aine, "á la ville de Cremonne," Mirecourt, 15 1/8".

Vittorio Giardineri (Victor Gardener), Eagle Point, OR, 1978. 16 1/2"

Giovanni Rosadoni, Como, 1970. 16 1/4"

Stradivarius label, German, 15 1/2"

Ernst Heinrich Roth, Bubenreuth, 1968. 16 1/2"

Thomas Schmidt, Neu Markt, 1994. 16 1/4"

labeled "Silva Polaxtri," school of Sderci. 16 1/8" We are unfamiliar with the "Silva Polaxtri" name, but this viola shares many similarities with the work of Ignio Sderci of Florence.

W.E.Rhode, Tulsa, OK, 1965, 16 1/2"

Ekhart Richter, Markneukirchen, 1971, 16".

"The Artist Apollo", Rushworth & Dreaper, 1915, 15 7/8".

Jay Haide, à l'ancienne. various sizes We now offer a Maggini model viola in our à l'ancienne series.
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Roman Teller, Erlangen, 1980. 16"

Interesting Old Viola 15 3/8"

Labeled Jules Deschamps, Mirecourt, c.1950, 16"