Amati Violin
 |
 Pro Wood Grain 8 Holes Key of C Fife Flute with leatherette bag Chart3  US $12.99
|
 Old Vintage Violin Andreas Amati label US $150.00
|
 A T20 Violin Best Model Antonio Stradivari Copy US $153.50
|
 A Top Carbon Fiber Viola Bow Pernambuco Bow Performance US $39.99
|
 Genuine Pernambuco Viola Bow Excellent Deal US $199.99
|
 French Style Top Genuine Pernambuco Double Bass Bow RRP$899 US $259.99
|
 850BBK 4 4 Pro Enhanced Violin CaseBody Length 355mmFree String Set 5 US $49.99
|
 VC 950GD Pro Enhanced Wooden 4 4 Violin CaseFree violin string set 5 US $54.99
|
 |
Mendelssohn: The Masterworks
List Price:  |
 |
The Art of Pan: Concertos For Pan Flute (Bach: Overture No.2/Vivaldi: Concerto Op.3/Marcello: Concerto/Telemann: Concerto/Quantz: Concerto)
Sale Price: $26.93 |
 |
Greatest Oboe Concertos
List Price: |
 |
Violin Hb
Sale Price: $22.20 |
 |
Universal Dictionary of Violin and Bow Makers.
Sale Price: $450.00 |
The Value of Antique Violins
Musicians and collectors alike can enjoy antique violins. These violins can be hundreds of years old and can sell for thousands, if not millions of dollars. Antique violins are artifacts of the past as well as beautifully made musical instruments. There are a wide variety of antique violins available, some of them one-of-a-kind treasures.
Many early violins are extremely valuable. The original King Charles IX violin made in 1564 by Andrea Amati is priceless. Other violins made in later years of the same century can sell for millions of dollars. Violins made by such world renowned makers as Amati, Stradivari, Vuillaume, Amati, Bergonzi, Guarneri, Gasparo da Salò, Stainer are extremely rare and are of great value to collectors.
These instruments are of great value because of their historical significance. Musicians prize these antique violins because they show the craftsmanship of their makers. They are often intricately designed and feature elaborate and unique carvings and engravings that are not found on many models today.
Many European Violin makers began making replicas of early violins in the mid 19-th century. These replicas were not made to confuse or trick collectors, but to appeal to students and other people who appreciated the designs of these instruments but did not have the money to purchase originals. Many contemporary violin companies continue to make these replicas in the hope of perpetuating classic violin designs. This strategy makes sense when people realize that the basic design of the violin has been relatively unchanged since the 18th century.
Antique violins are valuable for several reasons. They are rare artifacts, not much different from paintings and sculptures. Antique violins also provide models for current Violin makers to follow. Musicians appreciate the design and innovation present in original violins.
http://www.theviolinmaster.com provides detailed information on Violins, Electric Violins, Violin Music, How to Play the Violin and more....
About the Author
James Pender
Founder and "Public Service Announcement Guy" TheViolinMaster.com
|
Tags: amati, amati violin, amati violin maker, amati violin price, amati violin sale, amati violin shop, andreaamati, musicresearch, violin, violinmaker