Some of the violins currently available from the
collection of Vann Bowed Instruments Ltd.

 

Paul Bailey, Paris, 1906 with certificate by Jean-Jacques Rampal, 2003. This is a very healthy violin, free from cracks or visible repairs. Excellent tone and power. $22,500 Canadian funds.

 

Albertus Blanchi, Nice, France, 1935. This instrument is in near new condition. Certificate, Michael Vann. $14,500  

 

Viola D'amour by New York luthier Rudolph Olsen, 1903. This seven by seven instrument has been restored in our shop and is ready for performance.  After his death, Rudolph Olsen's workbench was on display at New York's Metropolitan Museum until the 1990's. It was displayed exactly as he left it on the day of his death.

 

This is a healthy instrument. $15,000

 

  Joseph Kun , 1989 Ottawa, Hand made by this Canadian master.

This violin was acquired by our firm directly from    him just prior to his death. $10,000

Joseph Kun was the inventor of the world famous Kun Shoulder

 

Jerome Thibovuille-Lamy, circa 1890 Mirecourt, France. In excellent  condition. Powerful warm tone. Certificate Michael Vann, 2006. $9,000

 

Peter Yang, Wilmette IL. USA, 2004. This is a new hand crafted by this maker who is a graduate of the Chicago School of Violin Making. Wonderful tone and power. $5,500

 

Claude Fougerolle, Montreal QC, Canada, 1976. This maker was well established in Canada for many decades before returning to his native France, where he was born and trained.  $7,000

 

Piero Badalassie, Pisa, Italy, 1954. Well known Italian maker, this violin is in immaculate condition. $9,000

 

  Ernst Hienrich Roth , 1931, Markneukirchen, Germany, a copy of a 1718 Antonio Stradivarius. Absolutely mint condition. $8,000

 

Enrico Robello, Milan, Italy, 1923. Copy of a Carlo Bergonzi. Mint condition violin.

Excellent for advanced student or professional. $6,800.

 

 

  Hans Weisshaar shop violin.

This instrument is hand-made for this famous Los Angeles violin shop in 2002. $4,800