New listing good estate cello w andreas morelli german bow 44 crack in free old vintage germany 16 inch viola labeled stradivari,good nice sound,bow, case. A fine old german hopf cello a beautifull old 44 hopf cello, made in germany by the famous hopf workshop. There are a couple of nice ones in the museum in markneukirchen, not. The typical hopf violin with its distinctive squary outline a highly arched top with a very flat back, and the light, transparent. A good 2piece maple back, mediumflamed ribs, and a well made round and elegant scroll.
On this page we present the latest new arrivals, antique and contemporary violins, violas, cellos and bows that our workshop carefully prepares for you every day. This is sold but you can look for similar instruments for sale on our website. Hopf there were at least 26 different actual hopf violin makers, and many, many thousands of factory instruments that were just labeled or stamped hopf. Ernst heinrich roth violin, markneukirchen martin swan. I have seen referrals from jacob saunders to a couple of books but i was hoping to find. Midtolate nineteenth century german violin, unlabelled but stamped nach hopf on and below the button. Nicely carved scroll and accurately inlaid purfling. Early in his career he was the assistant to and a collaborator and coauthor with albert einstein. Also, commercially made instruments often bear facsimile labels to identify the model of the product. Provenance detail markneukirchen tone detail mature length of back detail 35. However, carl freidrich 18111892, caspar 16501711 and christain donat were the outstanding makers of this prolific family and whose quality of workmanship gave the. One of these is the huge kudos of owning or playing an italian violin some call it snobbery but for me that is too superficial and does not really encompass the depth of psychology involved. This violin from the famous hopf ateliers in klingenthal, saxony, is an outstanding antique instrument with a wonderful sound that is superior to many other violins sharing the same provenance. Jun 29, 2011 hopf is a legitimate instrumentmaker and produced some very decent violins.
Rare old 1800 david hopf violin antique violino 397 duration. Florintina violin, markneukirchen, 1929sullivan violins 3300 monroe avenue, suite 215 rochester, ny 5853257250. Exchange rates used are spot rates or interbank rates and are not an exact representation of purchase price. Browse our collection and feel free to call is for assistance in selecting a violin that will fit you. Yes, there are other factors at play when it comes to the price of violins that impact on the prices they fetch and how they are generally looked upon. Violins general information on violin authentication and. Bridgewood and neitzert has been set up by a team of highly experienced makers, restorers and players with the aim of supplying high quality fine instruments, bows and accessories over the internet. Exploring the different specifications and countries of origin for these products can help you know what to look for when considering these collectible instruments. This violin does not have the square shoulders that so many hopf family violins do. G a pfretzschner, markneukirchen nach antonio straduarius cremonae faciebat anno 1716. After much research i learned that the bow is most likely a markneukirchen bow as they were marked in this way. In the eyes of its owner, a violin is a trusted musical partner, and at the same time it is full of enigmas which are never fully understood.
Unfollow violin hopf to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Violins by famous makers such as stradivari, guarneri, maggini, amati, or stainer had numerous followers and imitators. Lot of 3 antique old vintage and 1 new violins no reserve. The arts and crafts book of the worshipful guild of violin. The elite of the german and bohemian violin makers, who may have been born and trained in.
There are thousands and thousands of violins with hopf branded on the backs directly below the neck, and the majority of them are low grade junk. To display an indication of our prices in your own currency, select it from the list below. These vintage violins are available from a variety of brands at affordable prices on ebay. Hopf there were at least 26 different actual hopf violin makers, and many. His widow, anna rosina hopf took over the business, was granted 2 journeymen, and joined the guild.
Here, the hopf family established something like a franchise in the violin trade. How to identify an original violin label posted on august 5, 2011 by david bonsey an original label in a violin by peter guarneri of venice 1734, showing the papers laid lines. Guild of violinmakers of markneukirchen, from the year 1677 to the year 1772 author. Another violinmaking dynasty in germany, this time in klingenthal, is the hopf family. The hopf trade instruments circa 18751940 germanyczechoslovokia the name hopf is found on many, many trade violins. New arrivals at corilon violins to be able to use corilon violins in full range, we recommend activating javascript in your browser.
All of the items we offer for sale have been fully and professionally setup in our workshops and are covered by our exclusive 30 day guarantee. Musical instrument resources resources for identifying and appraising violin family instruments. This was my grandmothers violin which she brought with her to the us after wwi. It only takes moments to place a label into a violin.
These violins were handcrafted in the late 1800s early 1900s by luthiers modeling the highly desired violins of cremona. Unfortunately not every fiddle marked hopf really is there are tons of fakes, there were various family members producing under that name, and there have been all the usual asian chinese knockoffs. Carl friedrich hopf, violin, klingenthal, date unknown. Hopf cello made in germany for sale at european violins. The violin is typical of the maker, with its brown varnish over a yellow ground. Old german 19th c hopf violin video antique master. Sullivan violins offers a wide assortment to fit every player from beginning player to the serious player, rising high school or college student or professional looking for a fine violin. Due to some exquisite specimens, many violins that carry the hopf name are impostors. Robert glier was born in markneukirchen, germany, in 1855 and died in 1925. The legacy of caspar hopf in klingenthal and markneukirchen. The hopf violin an influential innovation in the german violin making tradition the legacy of caspar hopf in klingenthal and markneukirchen the typical hopf violin with its distinctive squary outline, a highly arched top with a very flat back, and the light, transparent varnish over a saffroncoloured ground defined the style among generations of his descendants and artisans in the vogtland.
Carl gottlob schuster violin, markneukirchen circa 1930. Glier was considered to be one of the finest violin makers in america during the late 1800s, and he comes from a centuriesold family of instrument makers. Jan 23, 2016 rare old 1800 david hopf violin antique violino 397 duration. The hopf family from germany goes back to the late 1500s. Most hopf violins found today would have been made in the late 1800s especially if the heal of the neck has a black stamp hopf. Nach antonius straduarius cremonae facibat anno 1716 germany it is a fullsize violin 14 made in the style and tradition of a stradivarius. Antique hopf violin cf hopf wcrowns insidedouble mkd. How to identify an original violin label posted on august 5, 2011 by david bonsey an original label in a violin by peter guarneri of. Markneukirchen violins and bows, a book by bruce babbitt 2014. Hopf violin 1830s excellent condition, all strings work. I own an old hopf violin which was given to my mother in. The hopf name is stamped on a vast number of undistinguished violins, most celebrated among them are caspar 16501711 and david 176286, both of whom lived in klingenthal, germany. Pfretschner, whos stamp that they dobbed the dutzenarbeit with i showed above the pdf will only open if you are logged in.
Markneukirchen is a town in the vogtlandkreis district, in the free state of saxony, germany, close to the czech border. Get the best deals on 44 violins when you shop the largest online selection at. There are many books with actual reproductions of labels, like those above, in them that many unscrupulous violin dealers or. Stamped hopf inside, hopf with individual letter stamps on back under. This is a violin of excellent proportions made with beautiful materials by highly skilled hands. According to karel jalovec, in his book german and austrian violin. I have a violin with a paper label that reads g a pfretzschner. The mystery of origin for 200 years, german luthiers. On the inital valuation, age, provenance, value and certificate of an old violin. The hopf family made some of the worlds first massproduced workshop violins, and they were very variable in quality. It lies in between the erzgebirge and the fichtelgebirge in the elstergebirge, 24 km 14.
Markneukirchen was the financial center of the german music industry and before 1914, it had more. There are a number of extensive reference indexes of violin makers, but they are generally rare and expensive books and likely to be found only in scholarly libraries or in the possession of dealers in fine instruments. There are many books with actual reproductions of labels, like those above, in them that many unscrupulous violin dealers or individuals have copied and inserted inside violins. Florintina violin, markneukirchen, 1929 sullivan violins. Believe me some of other violins copy worth more than the original hopf. There are thousands and thousands of violins with hopf branded on the backs. Antique violins can work as either instruments or appealing display pieces. The son of a cabinetmaker, he worked in the family trade until he began an apprenticeship with cesare candi in 1923. Czardas monti, solo sound sample of german hopf violin. This is no mass produced hopf instrument but the work of the master craftsman himself. In the late 19th century and the beginning of the 20th, markneukirchen along with schonbach was the city of mass production of the violins. The twopiece maple back is of medium curl descending from the center joint.
They will serve to illustrate the variety of violins to those who may think they all. That said, many of them are fine instruments made by recognized members of the hopf family and are labeled accordingly. Also they stamped the frog the same as the bow to place them together. At the risk of being repetitious, the markneukirchen story is much the same. I own an old hopf violin which was given to my mother in 1932 and the giver said it was 100 years old then.
Maybe also rare because of it being double makers marked and it has a crown on the neck above the burnt in. This 4string violin body measures approximately 14 with an overall length of approximately 23. Unfollow hopf violins to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. One of the most talented violin makers of the genoa school, lecchi made excellent bows and guitars in addition to his prize winning violins, violas and cellos. Although unlabelled and unstamped, this violin is typical of those stamped hopf. Outside, there is a crown branded on the button and the name hopf branded just below the button. Unlabelled markneukirchen saxon violin made circa 1900. Identifying and appraising violin family instruments. Hopf developed from being a large family of violin makers, to become a spices of dutzendarbet, which were supplied by all the wholesalers in their catalogues, not just g.
With the tremendous price pressure that the wholesalers were exerting on everyone making violins, the quality suffered, although every thing still had to be done by hand. Carl freidrich hopf is one of the many german makers with the name hopf and indeed the name was adopted for many of the mass produced instruments emanating from that country. Germany markneukirchen, came to america 1886, independent shop 1897. Cellos of the piatigorsky festival italian cello making. Brief history and description robert glier was born in. Often a disciple placed a facsimile label in his violin to acknowledge or honor the master whose model had inspired his work.
I own an old hopf violin which was given to my mother in 1932. Over the course of time, most musicians develop a deep. I know a lot about them and most other musical instruments in general, but when it comes to any specific instrument, i cant tell you much about it with any authority. Robert glier violins are musical instruments manufactured by the german craftsman robert glier. Trade instruments violin information violin making book. This beautiful cello is a good sounding instrument. Another clue to this bow is that the hopf violin was made in the same area, tying these two together. I keep having an eye out for an old authentic hopf violin.
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