Violas for Sale
Violas for Sale in Bethesda, Maryland
A focused selection of violas in a range of body lengths, from contemporary workshop instruments to vintage and fine violas, chosen for depth and clarity of tone.
12 violas shown online
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Viola · 2019
AvailableItalian Viola, Giovanna Chitto da Brescia
Paris, France
A contemporary viola bearing a Giovanna Chitto da Brescia label, Paris 2019, with a warm amber-brown varnish and strongly figured maple back.
Viola · 2020
AvailableHiroshi Kono
Tokyo, Japan
Contemporary viola by Hiroshi Kono, made in Tokyo in 2020. Warm amber-brown varnish, elegant outline, and attractive flame on the back.
Viola · 1957
AvailableBrazilian Viola, Guido Pascoli
São Paulo, Brazil
A vintage Brazilian viola bearing a Guido Pascoli label, São Paulo 1957, with a warm reddish-brown varnish and strongly figured maple back.
Viola · Circa 1900
AvailableItalian-Origin Viola, circa 1900
Italy
A vintage Italian-origin viola, circa 1900, bearing a William Lewis & Son label describing it as a copy of J.B. Guadagnini.
Viola · 1958
AvailableDario Dattili
New York, USA
A viola by Dario Dattili, pupil of S.F. Sacconi, made in New York in 1958.
Viola · 2009
AvailableTetsuo Matsuda
Barrington
A contemporary viola by Tetsuo Matsuda, made in Barrington in 2009, with a warm amber-brown varnish and an elegantly figured maple back.
Viola · 1992
AvailableLuigi Diguni Viola
Cremona, Italy
A Cremonese viola by Luigi Diguni, made in 1992, with warm amber-brown varnish and an attractive two-piece figured maple back.
Viola · 2023
AvailableHiroshi Kono
Tokyo, Japan
A contemporary viola by Hiroshi Kono, made in Tokyo in 2023, featuring warm amber-brown varnish and an expressive figured maple back.
Viola · 2020
AvailableBaptiste Juguere
Montpellier, France
A contemporary viola by Baptiste Juguere, made in Montpellier in 2020, with warm amber-brown varnish and a richly figured maple back.
Viola · 1994
AvailableAntoine Vittori Laulhère
Paris, France
A viola labeled Antoine Vittori Laulhère, Paris 1994, with warm amber-brown varnish, a finely grained spruce table, and a richly figured two-piece maple back.
Viola · 19th Century
AvailableFrench Viola, C. Pirot
Paris, France
A vintage French viola bearing a C. Pirot label, with a warm amber-brown varnish, aged spruce table, figured maple ribs, and an attractive figured maple back.
Viola · 19th Century
AvailableFrench Viola, Jean Baptiste Vuillaume
Paris, France
A vintage French viola bearing a Jean Baptiste Vuillaume label, with a warm amber-brown varnish, aged spruce table, richly figured maple back and ribs, and an elegant traditional French appearance.
About This Collection
Finding the right viola means balancing body size, comfort, and the dark, resonant voice the instrument is known for. We help violists compare instruments of different lengths and models so they can find one that suits both their hands and their sound.
Our viola selection includes instruments from makers and workshops we have worked with for decades, including Japanese, German, and Eastern European makers. Every viola is set up in our Bethesda workshop.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size viola should I choose?
Viola size depends on arm length, hand size, and comfort as much as tone. We can help you compare body lengths side by side in our showroom to find the right fit.
Can I take a viola home on trial?
Many of our violas are available for trial on approval. Please contact us to arrange a visit and discuss trial terms.