Fine & Rare
Fine & Rare Instruments
Antique and documented instruments from France, Italy, and Germany, described with care and offered by a family violin house with four generations of experience.
5 fine & rare shown online
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Fine & Rare
AvailableFrench Violin, Made Under the Direction of Gustave Bernardel
Paris, France
Fine & Rare
AvailableItalian Violin, Romeo Antoniazzi
Milan, Italy
Fine & Rare
AvailableFrench Violin, Gand
Paris, France
Fine & Rare
AvailableItalian Violin, Piero Parravicini
Bovisio, Italy
Fine & Rare
AvailableGerman Violin, Baader & Dürrschmidt
Germany
About This Collection
Our fine and rare collection includes antique French and Italian violins and other important instruments. Attributions are stated conservatively, based on labels, workshop associations, and documentation, so that no instrument is described more strongly than the evidence supports.
Private viewings and extended trials can be arranged by appointment at our Bethesda shop, a short drive from Washington, DC.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you describe attribution on rare instruments?
We describe attribution conservatively, based on labels, workshop associations, and available documentation. Where an instrument bears a label, we say so rather than stating authorship more strongly than the evidence supports.
Can I arrange a private viewing?
Yes. Please contact us to arrange a private appointment to view and play fine and rare instruments at our Bethesda shop.