16″ Viola by Eugenio Praga (1847 – 1901). “Eugenio Praga studied with Nicolò Bianchi from 1869 and soon began making instruments for himself in parallel to working with Bianchi. When Bianchi moved to Nice in 1878, Praga took over his workshop. Along with Enrico Rocca, Praga is one of the founding fathers of the modern Genoese school. Biographical information is not extensive, but shows he was recognized for his talents in his lifetime. His pupils include Cesare Candi, who absorbed much of his approach. Early on he relied on his teacher’s Stradivari models and construction methods, while his later contact with the ‘Cannon’ ‘del Gesù’ inspired many copies of that great instrument, which are admired for their elegant modern translation of Guarneri’s genius. Varnish ranges from simple to exceptional, and varies in color from deep reddish-brown to brown-orange.” (From entry for E. Praga on https://Tarisio.com)
Violin by H. Wilson, Whitby, England (1884). Click for more details
Violin by Bert Goodwin, Rochester, NY (1928). Click for more details
Born near Canterbury, England, Goodwin learned violin repair from his grandfather, John Lucas. He was active in Rochester, NY by 1903, where he built “Dolphin” Strad and Guarneri models and developed his own oil varnish. Goodwin used woods from the Adirondack Mountains, and was known for fine workmanship. Output: More than 200 violins; 4 violas; 2 ‘cellos. He included a brand on the back plate. (From T.J. Wenberg’s The Violin Makers of the United States, Mount Hood Publishing, Mount Hood, Oregon, 1986)
Violin by Harry Stoutenburgh, West Hurley, NY (1946). Click for more details. Stoutenburgh made his first violin at age 14. He worked as an auto mechanic and operated his own garage. Self-taught as an instrument maker, he began making and repairing violins full-time ca 1935. His model was based on a 1720 Strad. Another point of interest was his use of local woods. Stoutenburgh made about 100 violins and violas, and perhaps one ‘cello.
Cello by SIR: Stöhr Illner Riedl, Baiersdorf – Igelsdorf, West Germany (1987). Click for more details
Violin by Emile Germain, Paris (1888). Click for more details
Violin by H. Wilson, Whitby, England (1884). Click for more details
Violin by Bert Goodwin, Rochester, NY (1928). Click for more details
Born near Canterbury, England, Goodwin learned violin repair from his grandfather, John Lucas. He was active in Rochester, NY by 1903, where he built “Dolphin” Strad and Guarneri models and developed his own oil varnish. Goodwin used woods from the Adirondack Mountains, and was known for fine workmanship. Output: More than 200 violins; 4 violas; 2 ‘cellos. He included a brand on the back plate. (From T.J. Wenberg’s The Violin Makers of the United States, Mount Hood Publishing, Mount Hood, Oregon, 1986)