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

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

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

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

Hans Weisshaar shop violin.

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

Vann Bowed Instruments Ltd.

Dealer, Maker, Restorations, Evaluations.
Member, American Federation of Violin and Bow Makers

Serving musicians since 1975

841 Canso Drive. P.O. Box 126
Gabriola, B.C.
VOR 1XO.
Tel (250) 247-8030

Fax Line (250) 247-9411.

1-800-650-BOWS (Orders Only)

A selection of violins, viola and celli currently for sale. This page will change as instruments are sold and others added. Visit us often and make it a bookmark...

All prices listed in Canadian Funds

1-800-650-BOWS (Orders Only)