INVENTORY

My approach to inventory is one I learned from my father. It may sound simple, but it is based upon acquiring characteristic examples by well known makers. Quality over quantity. I believe in offering instruments and bows that I would want to own myself, with a forward looking lens knowing that once they pass through my hands it is my responsibility to see that they are well taken care of and that they perform at their best.

The following is a glimpse at some of the current inventory for sale. If you do not see what you are looking for, please inquire the inventory changes frequently and many items for sale are not published due to the discretion of our clients. At the moment we currently have examples from Stradivari, Guarneri, Bergonzi, Amati, Ruggeri, Grancino, Gagliano, and others for sale. Fine, old instruments & bows are all accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.

Additionally, our bow inventory has quickly and quietly become one of the best. Offering the best bows by Tourte, Peccatte, Simon, Henry, Sartory, Maline, Ouchard, and others. Please contact us today!

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Featured Violin
A violin by Enrico Rocca, Genova, 1904
'Guarneri Pattern'

The instruments of Enrico Rocca can can offer us a rare "bridge" between the best makers of the 19th Century and the best "Modern Italians" of the early 20th Century.

Enrico is the son of the highly respected violin maker Giuseppe Rocca, who was a pupil of the great Giovanni Francesco Pressenda (SEE BELOW FOR OUR PRESSENDA!). Pressenda & Rocca continued the work started in Turin by their predecessor G.B. Guadagnini. They constructed broader, flatter instruments that produce a powerful tone in a concert hall.

Like the work of J.B. Vuillaume, the overwhelming majority of Enrico's violins are made on a Stradivari pattern -but it's the Guarneri pattern instruments that are highly coveted and often more successful tonally.

This near mint example is covered with an ample orange-red varnish. The warmth and texture to this varnish is exceptional - which shouldn't be surprising given Enrico's other responsibility in Genoa at this time. As is still customary today, the best maker in Genoa is bestowed the great honor of caring for the most famous Guarneri in the world: the famed 'Il Cannone' 1743 Guarneri del Gesu owned by the legendary Nicolo Paganini. Paganini left his treasured Guarneri to the City of Genoa after his death and Enrico Rocca was the curator for this great treasure when he built this exceptional example. Tonally, it is one of the rare 20th Century Italian violins that has warmth and quality to go along with ample power.

We are pleased to over this extremely beautiful example, original in all parts - including the maker's signature on the inside of the upper rib. It is the rare opportunity to acquire one of the finest known examples of this fine maker.