Violins For Sale $10,000 - $15,000
In addition to our student-level instruments, V.A. Hill Fine Strings Ltd. has an extensive collection of fine violins for the more discerning player. We encourage you to visit our shop to view and audition them. And, of course, you are welcome to sign them out on approval to show to your teacher or to try them in your own home.
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Ignaz Lutz Violin, 1922
Ignaz Lutz was born in Vienna. He began his studies with his father, Ignaz Sr., then finished his apprenticeship under various masters in Vienna, Berlin, Paris and London. He immigrated to USA where he continued his luthiery skills, producing many fine violins. Some noted musicians who played his instruments were Fritz Kreisler, Zimbalist, Spalding, Enesco, and Carl Flesch.
This violin is well balanced in sound with an open rich tone. The instrument is extremely responsive and very easy to play. It is in excellent condition with no previous repairs.
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John Simpson Violin, circa 1780-1795
James and John Simpson (father and son) worked together in London from 1780-1795. While the father's work and varnish were somewhat lacking, the instruments of the son, John, were more refined and finished with a transparent light brown varnish. Most of his instruments were cut from slab for the backs. Some of the violins were labeled while others were branded "SIMPSON" with sealing wax on the back.
This violin, made by the son, John, is branded on the back. It has the light brown varnish and a slab-grain back. It is in very good condition, bearing some well-repaired cracks to the top plate.
As to be expected from a violin such as this one, the sound is smaller but extremely warm and mellow in nature. While this instrument would not suit a soloist, it would be exceptional for a player in a chamber or Baroque ensemble.