A few examples of appraisal values for
VIOLIN MARKS

• VIOLIN, UNMARKED Tiger Maple two-part
  VIOLIN, UNMARKED Tiger Maple two-part back, sides, neck and croll, well carved, 24" overall, 14" body, repaired crack to top, new fingerboard. In case.
• VIOLIN, 3/4 SIZE, UNMARKED Maple
  VIOLIN, 3/4 SIZE, UNMARKED Maple back and sides, spruce top, neck and scroll, in worn red varnish, 23" overall, 14" body, narrow throat. In case.
• Unmarked violin in case with two
  Unmarked violin in case with two unmarked bows as found.
• Fine KPM Hand Painted Porcelain
  Fine KPM Hand Painted Porcelain Plaque of a Violinist at Window 19th cent. Artist Sgn. Lower right A. Kohler. Marked KPM on reverse.Condition: Excellent original condition and frame.Dimensions: 16'' x 14''E
• VIOLINViolin, bearing a label Giouanni
  VIOLINViolin, bearing a label Giouanni Grancinoin Contrada Largha di Milano al Fegno della Corona 1779 with one piece tiger maple back, 14" l., overall - 23 1/2" l. Condition: Good condition. Possible old repair to side. No guarantee of functionality.
• MARKED JOSEPH GUARNERIUS VIOLIN
  MARKED JOSEPH GUARNERIUS VIOLIN Antique maple wood violin with rosewood chin rest, labels reading "Germany" and "Joseph Guarnerius fecit / Cremonae anno 1728 IHS" inside, together with an instrument case. Case: 30.5" L x 10" W x 5.5" D.
• AMERICAN VIOLIN labeled "Virizi,"
  AMERICAN VIOLIN labeled "Virizi," unstrung, with case and a bow marked "Vuillaume TONK," violin lg. 23 1/2 in.
• CZECHOSLOVAKIAN SCHUTZMARKE VIOLINCzechoslovakian
  CZECHOSLOVAKIAN SCHUTZMARKE VIOLINCzechoslovakian Schutzmarke violin, ca. 1920, 3/4 size, no cracks. 23 3/8''l
• VIOLIN. Ohio early 20th century
  VIOLIN. Ohio early 20th century mixed woods. Full size violin with stenciled makers mark ''D.A. Begin Versailles Ohio''. 23.5''h.
• Four Meissen Porcelain Violin Players 19th
  Four Meissen Porcelain Violin Players 19th Century comprising a taller gentleman incised R and 127 to the underside, a smaller gentleman inked and stamped 120 to the underside, a monkey incised 6 to the underside and a small cherubic figure incised 27 and 1190 to the underside; all marked with blue underglaze crossed swords. Height of tallest 9 1/2 inches.
• VIOLIN IN CASEViolin in case, label
  VIOLIN IN CASEViolin in case, label inside reads, “Antonius Stradivarius Cremonensis, Faciebad anno 1721, made in Czechoslovakia,” 22"H. Condition: wear to finish, no bow
• Two Violins, Two Bows German and
  Two Violins, Two Bows German and French, 19th/early 20th century: violin with stamped signature on neck Vuillaume à Paris and interior labels including "Copy of Vuillaume à Paris Made in Germany", 24 x 8 in., in fitted rosewood case, cracks and small break and repair, case with extensive veneer loss
• Volkstedt porcelain young violinist
  Volkstedt porcelain young violinist late 19th century; modeled as young boy next to tree stump holding violin underglaze blue mark 7 in. H. Estimate $ 125-200 One finger broken from boy gilt loss chips to flowers on base.
• VIOLIN labeled "Bargelli Josefs"
  VIOLIN labeled "Bargelli Josefs" and dated "1930," cased with a bow marked "Hopf," violin lg. 24 in.
• VIOLIN. Curly maple and stamped
  VIOLIN. Curly maple and stamped ''Stainer'' on the back. 23 3/4'' h. In original black painted case. 31 1/4'' h. Not internally marked. Condition reports are available on all items. Please note: unless a condition report is requested we do not post detailed condition information about each item sold. If you choose to bid without requesting a condition report you are accepting the item ''as-is'' with no gaurantees.
• STRADIVARIUS LABELLED VIOLIN Stradivarius
  STRADIVARIUS LABELLED VIOLIN Stradivarius labelled violin
• (4) VIOLIN BOWS - Including (2)
  (4) VIOLIN BOWS - Including (2) unmarked ivory and silver fitted (one with shaped ivory adjuster knob) 29 ?" & 29 ?"; (1) marked Albert Schubert 29 ?"; (1) unmarked silver fitted 29 ?"; all need restoration MOP buttons missing on one ivory chipped on on
• GERMAN HAND FINISHED STUDENT VIOLIN
  GERMAN HAND FINISHED STUDENT VIOLIN one-half size with two bows in lined and fitted hard case. The violin 21'' long marked inside William Lewis & Son made in Germany.
• CHILD'S VIOLIN, 19TH C. Unmarked,
  CHILD'S VIOLIN, 19TH C. Unmarked, two-part tiger maple back, mahogany neck and scroll, 22" overall, 13" body, with bow, missing three pegs, with case.
• GERMAN VIOLIN labeled "Heironym
  GERMAN VIOLIN labeled "Heironym Amati" and dated "1814" on the interior, cased and with an unmarked bow, violin lg. 23 1/2 in.
• MARKED ALBERT NURNBERGER VIOLIN
  MARKED ALBERT NURNBERGER VIOLIN BOWEarly 20th CenturyFrom Saxony.
• Violin Vase unmarked several chips
  Violin Vase unmarked several chips on the base two chips on the back side of body and hairline on rim 17''h.
• GERMAN VIOLIN, ERNST HEINRICH ROTH
  GERMAN VIOLIN, ERNST HEINRICH ROTH (1877-1948), MARKNEUKIRCHEN, 1928 Bearing the maker's label and internal brand, length of back: 356mm, 14" body, 23 1/2" overall, 8 1/4" x 2 1/4", with case. Top cracks, including long compound saddle and loose sound post, open seams.
• VIOLIN, TIGER MAPLE, UNKNOWN MAKER,
  VIOLIN, TIGER MAPLE, UNKNOWN MAKER, 18TH C. Tiger Maple two-part back, sides and tight scroll, spruce top, faded label, 23 1/2" overall, 14" body, refinished back.
• VIOLIN AND CASE. First half-20th
  VIOLIN AND CASE. First half-20th century. Unlabeled violin, wear. 23.5"h., bow and case, wear and missing handle. 31"h.
• GERMAN VIOLIN labeled "Henri Farny
  GERMAN VIOLIN labeled "Henri Farny & Cie/Paris, France," cased with two bows, one marked "Leon Pique," violin lg. 23 1/2 in.
• MODERN ITALIAN VIOLIN, MARCELLO
  MODERN ITALIAN VIOLIN, MARCELLO VILLA, CREMONA 2002 Bearing the maker's signed label, length of back 355 mm, with Musafia case and a photocopy of the maker's certificate
• A CZECHOSLOVAKIA MADE VIOLIN with
  A CZECHOSLOVAKIA MADE VIOLIN with two bows in fitted and shaped hard case. Violin marked inside ''Copy of Antonius Stradiuarius''. Length 23.50''.
• VIOLIN AND BOW, ENCASEDViolin and
  VIOLIN AND BOW, ENCASEDViolin and Bow, Encased, No apparent label.
• William Hill violin bow, stamped
  William Hill violin bow, stamped "W. E. H. & S" (William Hill & Sons, London), octagonal with silver or silver plated, mother-of-pearl and ebony mounts, 29-1/4 in. Rich patination from normal use, minor wear. The Property of a Classically Trained Musician.
• Violin with bow: violin with curly
  Violin with bow: violin with curly maple sides and bottom, geared tuners with engraved brass mounts, hand carved scrolled head stock, two-piece bottom, interior label "Camilley Cametti Fecit Mantua 1739(?)", 18th or 19th century, 23-1/4 X 8-1/8 in.; with bow marked "Leseim Leipzig", metal adjuster, mother-of-pearl inlaid ebony frog, 29 in. Violin with old worn finish, one screw missing on tuner, later repairs and some separations, replaced saddle, repaired heel; bow with chips to tape.
• GERMAN MARKNEUKIRCHIN VIOLIN WITH
  GERMAN MARKNEUKIRCHIN VIOLIN WITH BOWS AND CASEGERMAN MARKNEUKIRCHIN VIOLIN WITH BOWS AND CASE. Stradivarius reproduction by A. Pfretzschner, Markneukirchen, with 2 German bows and carrying case.
• A GERMAN VIOLIN, ROTH, MARKNEUKIRCHEN,
  A GERMAN VIOLIN, ROTH, MARKNEUKIRCHEN, 1928A GERMAN VIOLIN, ROTH, MARKNEUKIRCHEN, 1928 a one-piece maple back, with scroll, two volutes, pegbox, two F holes, maker's label on the interior: Ernst Heinrich Roth, markneukirchen 1/5, onno 1928, copie: Nicolas Aman, with a bow and case; length of back: 36.1 mm (14 1/4 in.); length of bow: 74 cm (29 in.) CONDITION The violin is in good condition. With light rubbing to the tailpiece. Minimal wear to the bow. With no significant issues to report otherwise. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
• GERMAN VIOLIN unlabeled, with carved
  GERMAN VIOLIN unlabeled, with carved scroll, in case with an unmarked bow, lg. 23 1/2 in.
• A FINE ANTIQUE VIOLIN, WITH ACCESSORIES
  A FINE ANTIQUE VIOLIN, WITH ACCESSORIES Comprising an unmarked violin with spruce top and curly maple back and sides; the body 14 3/4 in. L. including the joint with the neck, 8 1/8 in. W., and about 2 in. D.; 23 3/4 in. L. overall. Together with a bow marked "R A Meinel,"29 1/4 in. L.; a bow, faintly marked, 29 3/8 in. L.; and a Bobelock hard case with additional tailored fabric cover.
• 1890S 4/4 VIOLIN REFINISHED IN
  1890S 4/4 VIOLIN REFINISHED IN 2002 Very light colored finish, the interior label inscribed "Martin Hortenstine / 1892 / refinished by / Erwin W Roop 2002"; with bow and vintage case.