Are there violin makers in the Czech Republic?
As mentioned above, close proximity of violin makers in one town or country to another town or country lead to similarities between these regions and countries. The towns of Markneukirchen and Klingenthal in Germany are just over the border from Luby in the Czech Republic (all three towns are within 10 or so miles of each other.
Who was the maker of the Stradivari violin?
In most cases, especially those that are simply labeled with the name of a famous maker such as Antonio Stradivari, the actual factory that made it will never be known and in real ity is not all that important. After all it is the quality of work and sound at this level that is of most importance, not exactly where it was made.
Are there any undiscovered violins in the world?
Very few undiscovered violins by the most famous makers have turned up since 1960, while over the past century and a half, millions of commercial instruments containing fake labels have been made. See more about these Factory Instruments from Germany Czechoslovakia and France.
When did they stop making violins in Germany?
Similarly, items labeled “Made in Germany” are likely manufactured between 1921 and WWII. After partition the designations became “Made in West (or East) Germany” and remained so until the reunification in the 1990’s.
Where was the first violin viola and cello made?
The violin, viola, and cello were first made in the early 16th century, in Italy. The earliest evidence for their existence is in paintings by Gaudenzio Ferrari from the 1530s, though Ferrari’s instruments had only three strings.
When did Philibert Jambe de fer make the violin?
The Academie musicale, a treatise written in 1556 by Philibert Jambe de Fer, gives a clear description of the violin family much as we know it today. Violins are likely to have been developed from a number of other string instruments of the 15th and 16th centuries, including the vielle, rebec, and lira da braccio.
How many violins did Mirecourt make in one year?
In Mirecourt France, one firm is known to have produced more than 150,000 instruments in just one year and employed over 1000 violin makers in their factory. A great number of these were simply labeled with the model and not the actual firm that made it.
Where can I find out how much my violin is worth?
If you would prefer for one of our specialists to value your Violin in person, please contact usto book a valuation appointment at our London office: The Royal Institution, 21 Albemarle St, Mayfair, London, W1S 4BS. Alternatively, Brompton’s run valuation days throughout the year, in locations around the globe.
Are there any fraudulent labels on a violin?
There has been much written about violin fraud and fictitious labels being placed inside instruments. The label that appears inside an instrument may have little to do with its actual origins. It only takes moments to place a label into a violin.