Charles W. Liu Fine Violins :: Professional Violins ($10,000

PRICE RANGE: $10,000 - $20,000

Maker	Country	Year	Stock	Thumbnail	Description
Paul Kaul	French	1919	Sold	Paul Kaul	Paul Kaul: Born at Mirecourt, 1875. Apprenticed to Thibouville-lamy. Worked for Silvestre and Maucotel at Paris, 1900-1905. Established at Nantes, 1907. Also lived for short periods at Ancemis, Hyeres and Cannes. Finally, at Paris, 1928. Various models inspired by the Maggini, Amati, Stradavarius, Stainer, and especially Guarnerius. All very artistically and scientifically constructed. This violin is in excellent condition. It possesses a powerful tone perfect for aspiring soloists.
Fabrizio Giannini	Italy	1949	Sold	Fabrizio Giannini, 1949 Italian	Fabrizio Giannini: Born at Arezzo, 1912. Made first violin 1934. worked at Viareggio. Made 100 violins and 40 other instruments up to the year 1949. Individualistic model, some highly ornamented with incrustations on back, ribs, scroll. (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers) This violin is proportionally smaller than in the ribs, top and back than a traditional violin. This allows the player to fully control the instrument. It posseses a very sweet, rich, unique tone.
Charles Jean Baptiste Collin-Mezin	France	1919	Sold	Ch JB Collin-Mezin	Ch JB Collin-Mezin: "Born at Mirecourt, 1841. First apprenticed to his father; removed to Paris, 1868. Commenced to make his own instruments, which in all details other than the varnish, follow the larger models of Stradivarius, Guarnerius and Amati. Awareded gold and silver medals at the Paris Exhibitions of 1878, 1889 and 1900. Died 1923." (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers) Violin has a nice weight and balance; overall a very good instrument.
Honore Derazey	France	1855	Sold	Picture Not Available	Honore Derazey: "Born at Mirecourt, 1794. Gained Exhibition medals at Paris 1839, 1844, and 1855; also at London, 1862. Enthusiasm of an ardent young man striving towards individuality plainly discernible on every instrument of this early period. The particular point of interest in these violins is artistic combination of the sound-holes with the waist curves; beautiful originality quite distinct from others of the Mirecourt school." (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers)
Leon Bernadel	France	1911	Sold	Picture Not Available	Leon Bernadel: "Born at Paris, 1853. Son and puplil of Ernest Auguste. Worked with Derazey and with Gand. Perfect modeling, outline, scroll, and sound-holes, all following the design known as the Lupot-Strad. Thoroughly fine-toned creations extensively used by French players." (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers)
Georges Apparut	France	1935	Sold	G. Apparut	Georges Apparut: "Born at Juraincourt (near Mirecourt), 1877. Obtained gold medals at Nancy, Brussels, Metz, Gand and Paris. Interesting and high finished productions of thoroughly good art. Established considerable fame in France, Belgium and America, soloists having been a powerful auxiliary in propaganding his name. Several French virtuosi acknowledge the brilliant tone which enables them to excite astonishment and delight from an audience." (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers)
Dario Verne	Italy	1973	Sold	Dario Verne	Dario Verne: A fine example of a modern Italian violin. Possesses a full, rich sound typical of Italian makers. Beautiful "Bird's Eye Maple" back.
Charles W. Liu	U.S.A.	1997	Sold	Charles W. Liu	Charles W. Liu: Graduated from the Violin Making School of America in 1997. This was his graduation violin. Possesses a beautiful one peice back.
Albert Claudot	France	1939	Sold	Albert Claudot	Albert Claudot: "Born at Mirecourt, 1899. Worked with his uncle at Dijon, 1920. Own premises, 1936. Strad and Guarnerian modelling. Splendid Workmanship." (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers)
Emile Francais	France	1943	In Stock	Emile Francais	"Born 1894. Worked for Penzel at Markneukirchen and for Lyon and Healy, at Chicago. Established own premises at Paris, 1938, the same shop where Lupot worked. Known as the "Modern Vuillaume". (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers)
Honore Derazey	France	1855	Sold	H. Derazey	"Born at Mirecourt, 1794. Gained Exhibition medals at Paris 1839, 1844, and 1855; also at London, 1862. Enthusiasm of an ardent young man striving towards individuality plainly discernible on every instrument of this early period. The particular point of interest in these violins is artistic combination of the sound-holes with the waist curves; beautiful originality quite distinct from others of the Mirecourt school." (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers)
Leon Bernadel	France	1932	Sold	Leon Bernadel	Leon Bernadel: "Born at Paris, 1853. Son and puplil of Ernest Auguste. Worked with Derazey and with Gand. Perfect modeling, outline, scroll, and sound-holes, all following the design known as the Lupot-Strad. Thoroughly fine-toned creations extensively used by French players." (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers) This violin is numbered: #273.
Leon Bernadel	France	1928	Sold	Leon Bernadel	Leon Bernadel: "Born at Paris, 1853. Son and puplil of Ernest Auguste. Worked with Derazey and with Gand. Perfect modeling, outline, scroll, and sound-holes, all following the design known as the Lupot-Strad. Thoroughly fine-toned creations extensively used by French players." (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers) This violin is numbered: #5507.
Carl Friedrich Lippold	Germany	1796	Sold	C. F. Lippold	Carl Friedrich Lippold: "Son and pupil of J.G. Worked at Markneukirchen. Ample composite of Stradivarian-Amati modelling....Tonal quality often quite clear and rather far carrying. (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers)
Charles Bailly	French	1912	Sold	Charles Bailly	"Pupil of Lotte and Mougenot. Worked at Mirecourt from 1909. All stringed instruments made entirely by hand. Artistic modelling and finished workmanship." (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers)
Amati Mangenot	French	1926	In Stock	Amati Mangenot	"Born at Mirecourt. Son and pupil of Paul Alexandre. Worked with Laurent at Brussels. Opened atelier at Clermond-Ferrand, 1922. Amatese-Strad modelling, fine workmanship." (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers)
Honore Derazey	France	c. 1860	In Stock	Honore Derazey	"Born at Mirecourt, 1794. Gained Exhibition medals at Paris 1839, 1844, and 1855; also at London, 1862. Enthusiasm of an ardent young man striving towards individuality plainly discernible on every instrument of this early period. The particular point of interest in these violins is artistic combination of the sound-holes with the waist curves; beautiful originality quite distinct from others of the Mirecourt school." (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers)
Charles Jean Baptiste Collin-Mezin	France	1896	Sold	Collin-Mezin	Ch. J.B. Collin-Mezin: "Born at Mirecourt, 1841. First apprenticed to his father; removed to Paris, 1868. Commenced to make his own instruments, which in all details other than the varnish, follow the larger models of Stradivarius, Guarnerius and Amati. Awareded gold and silver medals at the Paris Exhibitions of 1878, 1889 and 1900. Died 1923." (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers)
Charles Wei Liu	America	2006	Sold	Charles W. Liu	Charles Wei Liu: Graduated from the Violin Making School of America in 1997. Owner of Charles W. Liu Fine Violins.
Fourier-Magnie	France	1929	In Stock	Fourier-Magnie	Violins made at the Laberte Workshop, Mirecourt.
Roger & Max Millant	France	1936	In Stock	Roger & Max Millant	"Grandchildren and pupils of S. A. Deroux. Worked together at Paris, 1930. Repairers to the Franco-American Conservatoire at Fontainebleau. Roger born 1901. Max born 1903. Both worked for Dykes in London. The many instruments produced give testimony to the cultured versatility of the makers, violins, violas, and cellos. No one who values high earnest thought in workmanship, resulting in a broad, genial, and sympathetic tone will fail to add one specimen to his collection of choice examples." (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers)
Charles Jean Baptiste Collin-Mezin Jr.	France	1929	Sold	Collin-Mezin	Ch. J.B. Collin-Mezin: "Born at Mirecourt, 1841. First apprenticed to his father; removed to Paris, 1868. Commenced to make his own instruments, which in all details other than the varnish, follow the larger models of Stradivarius, Guarnerius and Amati. Awareded gold and silver medals at the Paris Exhibitions of 1878, 1889 and 1900." (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers)
Georges Cone	France	1931	In Stock	Georges Cone	"Born at Mirecourt, 1877. Worked at Lyons, 1895. Succeeded Boulangeot, 1928. Repairer for the Conservatoire and Philharmonic orchestra...." (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers)
W. E. Hill & Sons	England	1936	Sold	Hill & Sons	"A firm particularly honourable in the annals of the violin world. Each member has effected much to form the art-love and knowledge of connoisseurs, traders and players. As experts in old instruments their "guarantee" is always considered as the most reliable in the entire world. Their zeal and integrity has never for a moment been questioned, and the name "Hill & Sons" is indeed a magical one.....As modern instruments nothing more beautifully designed and of more refined workmanship can possible be imagined. Also the loveliest wood is enhanced by the ever varying shades of equally lovely varnish, an dapplied with the greatest artistry. Replicas of the Alard or other Strads, etc. Without the aid of much eloquence from players and writer, these instruments will have an unassailable position in the future when age has ripened the tone." (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers)
Stefano Gibertoni	Italy	1996	In Stock	Picture Coming Soon	Modern Italian. Made in Milan.
Nicola Zurlini	Italy	2004	Sold	Nicola Zurlini	Modern Italian.
Barbieri Silvio	Italy	2002	In Stock	Barbieri Silvio	Modern Italian.
Auguste Delivet	France	1907	In Stock	A. Delivet	"Born at Mirecourt, 1861. Served apprenticiship in that town. Pupil of Victor Rombaux and Chardin. Worked five years in the Atelier of Silvestre, Paris. Opened own workship in the rue de Paradis, Paris, 1892. Awarded gold medals at Nantes, 104; Liege, 1905 and 1906; and at other Exhibitions. Many violins, violas, and cellos; attractive as any of the modern French school; often sought for by connoisseurs in search of instruments of the highest possible skilled workmanship." (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers)
Ch. J.B. Collin-Mezin	France	1928	Sold	Collin-Mezin	"Born at Mirecourt, 1841. First apprenticed to his father; removed to Paris, 1868. Commenced to make his own instruments, which in all details other than the varnish, follow the larger models of Stradivarius, Guarnerius and Amati. Awareded gold and silver medals at the Paris Exhibitions of 1878, 1889 and 1900." (Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers) Instrument set up by Ch. J.B. Collin-Mezin Jr. after the death of Ch. J.B. Collin-Mezin Sr.

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