Phoenix violins & bows
- FOR SALE -
Cremona 2009
Made by master luthier Sibylle Fehr-Borchardt, Cremona/ Italia with original certificate from the maker. This stunning violin has had one owner, the violinist Dan Russell, featuring on many recordings and mentioned in reviews:
“His violin, made by a female luthier, the German-born, Cremona-based Sibylle Fehr-Borchard in 2009, wins my award for the loveliest tone I have heard in a violin for 2019, with a sweet upper register, warm lower end with seductive flavours in the middle register.”
- J. Gall, The Canberra Times click here for full review
To hear this violin played solo, with piano or with ensemble, explore the Phoenix Collective website for many examples.
LOB 354mm
$35,000.00 AUD - SOLD
Venice 1889 - Eugenio Degani
Considered the Grandfather of violin making in Venice, Eugenio Degani’s violins are found in orchestras world wide. Praised for their power and brilliance, this violin has it all.
Information from valuation, 11th Nov 2020:
“A fine Italian violin made by Eugenio Degani in Venizia in 1889, bearing the original label: “Imitazione di Giuseppe Guarneri fatta da Degani Eugenio Venezia Anno 1889” … overall the violin is in excellent condition this day.”
Measurements: length of back 365.3mm, upper bout 167mm, middle bout 112.5mm, lower bout 206.5mm.”
Lespets & Camden Fine Violins Pty Ltd.
Recent valuation, 18th Nov 2023: $130,000.00 AUD
Sydney String Centre, Chatswood NSW
Tyrolean C1750
A mid 18th century full-size (4/4) violin from the Tyrolean region. As expected with an instrument of this age, it has several repairs to table including sound post. A mature, warm & rich tone. Slightly petite in size, would suite a violinist of small build. Lovely dark features. Suitable for serious student, young or seasoned professional.
LOB 353mm - $8,500.00 AUD - SOLD
french c1900
A French violin of the Caussin school circa 1900. Bright and powerful projection. Beautiful wood features on table and two piece back. Suitable for serious student or young professional. Full-size (4/4)
LOB 356mm
$5,000.00 AUD - SOLD
German c1890
Bright and powerful tone with warmth, great projection.
Mature, quality instrument, 100+ years old
Would suit young professional or serious student. Full-size (4/4)
LOB 355mm
$6,000.00 AUD - SOLD
german c1910
A Markneukirchen workshop violin by Ernst Reinhold Schmidt, circa 1910.
Bright and powerful with warmth. Beautiful wood features on table and two piece back. Suitable for serious student or young professional.
Original signed label inside instrument.
Full-size (4/4)
LOB 360mm
$5,500.00 AUD
ENGLISH c1800
An English baroque violin, circa 1800.
This violin began life as a baroque violin and has not been altered to become ‘modern’. Set up with gut strings, baroque tailpiece and ‘Tartini’ style bridge.
Tuned A = 415hz
Full-size (4/4)
LOB 360mm
$6,500.00 AUD
Hill bow
A silver mounted full-size violin bow by W.E Hill & Son circa 1920.
59g
$8,500.00 AUD - SOLD
Hill bow
Silver Mounted Violin Bow made by Frank Napier for the firm WE Hill and Sons circa 1930.
The round stick is stamped W.E.H&S and is deep brown Pernambuco.
The Frog is Ebony mounted in Silver with no pearl eyes.
The button is Silver with an ebony core, pearl eye and a double-turned collar.
57.5g, Full-Size
$10,000.00 AUD
C N Bazin BOW
Nickel mounted Violin Bow made by Charles Nicolas Bazin circa 1880.
Certificate of Authenticity No. BSVV-BOI-3990-C210915 from JF Raffin Y LeCanu S Bigot.
The stick is unstamped. The round Pernambuco stick is brown/red.
The Frog is Ebony mounted with Nickel and a single pearl eye
The Button is tri-part Ebony and Nickel with a double turned collar.
A beautiful example by the French master. Comes with certificate of authenticity: J. Raffin.
More info: Click Here
57.5g, Full-size
$20,000.00 AUD
Jean-Joseph Martin bow
A full-size nickel mounted Violin Bow made by Jean-Joseph Martin circa 1880. Certificate of Authenticity No.9090-HIU2 from JF Raffin Y LeCanu S Bigot. The stick is unstamped. The round Amourette stick is medium brown/red with fine clarity of grain. The frog is Ebony and Nickel mounted in the Vuillaume model. The button is tri-part Nickel and ebony with a single turned collar. Parisian silk lapping. An excellent example by the French master. Comes with certificate of authenticity: J. Raffin.
60.5g, Full-size
$22,000.00 AUD
JAS TUBBS bow
Silver Mounted Violin Bow made by James Tubbs circa 1910.
The stick is stamped Jas TUBBS on the stick.
The round Pernambuco is a fine dark brown.
The Frog is Ebony and Silver.
The Button is Silver mounted with an Ebony core and has a double turned collar. A stunning example by the English master bow maker.
More info: Click Here
58.5g, Full-size
$25,000.00 AUD
Prices listed not inclusive of GST.