Tom Woods Cellos

Welcome to my cello gallery. I hope you will enjoy scrolling through the selection of instruments that I have chosen for display.

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Tom Woods

ENGLISH CELLO by WILLIAM FORSTER SENIOR
	Made in London c.1785-1790, this fine cello combines a lustrous, deep red varnish with a ladies' size model that suits a smaller hand. The tone is warm and velvety. Certificate of authenticity by J & A Beare Ltd. Price £70,000 €77,000 $112,000

ENGLISH CELLO by BERNARD SIMON FENDT Jnr
	Made in London c1840, this cello has a finely-flamed maple back, and is covered with transparent amber-coloured varnish. Tonally this cello's combination of warmth and power suits a diverse repertoire. Sold with a certificate of authenticity by J&A Beare Ltd. Price on request

ENGLISH CELLO by HENRY LOCKEY HILL
	A fine Stradivari-model with a handsome one-piece maple back, this cello was made in London around 1815. The varnish is a rich golden-orange colour, and the tone is warm, mellow and even. Certificate of authenticity by J & A Beare Ltd. SOLD

FRENCH CELLO by GAND FRERES
	This decorated cello dates from 1862, the same year that its maker was awarded the "Chevalier de la Legion d'Honneur". A dedication to its first owner, bordered by gold leaf foliage, adorns the back. Stunning varnish and a powerful tone makes for a vibrant combination of colour and sound. SOLD

FRENCH CELLO by PIERRE HEL
	A bold and powerful-sounding Stradivari-model made in Lille around 1905. This instrument is made with decoratively-figured "birds-eye" maple, and covered with an opulent golden varnish. Sold with a certificate of authenticity by Jean-Jacques Rampal, Paris. Price on request

ENGLISH CELLO by BETTS
	Branded below the button on the back, "Betts London", this fine instrument dates from around 1790. A rich red varnish glows over the magnificent one piece maple back, and the front is made from a rugged-looking wide grained spruce. The tone is powerful in all registers. SOLD

FRENCH CELLO by JUSTIN DERAZEY
	A bold Stradivari-model cello made in Mirecourt around 1880, this cello has a two-piece maple back of narrow flame, and an orangey-yellow varnish. The upper registers are brilliant and clear; the middle and lower ranges are strong with good articulation. Sold with a certificate of authenticity by Jean-Jaques Rampal, Paris. Price £45,000 €50,000 $72,000

ENGLISH CELLO by THOMAS KENNEDY
	Made in London in 1847, this Stradivari-model cello is signed on the lower rib by the maker. It has an attractive two-piece maple back, and a typically rich red-brown varnish which is somewhat craquelled with age. The refined tone has a mellow tenor register and a warm bass. Price on request

FRENCH CELLO by LOUIS MOITESSIER
	Made in Mirecourt c.1840, this cello has an attractive one-piece maple back and a transparent honey-coloured varnish. The tone is mellow and well-rounded. Branded by the maker internally. Certificate of authenticity by Jean-Jacques Rampal, Paris. Price £35,000 €38,500 $56,000

FRENCH CELLO by CHARLES CLAUDOT
	Branded by the maker internally, this Stradivari-model cello was made in Mirecourt around 1850. The varnish is a lustrous golden colour, and the tone is rich and velvety. Its compact size would suit a player with a smaller hand. Price £20,000 €22,000 $28,000

FRENCH CELLO by COLLIN-MEZIN FILS
	This instrument was made in Mirecourt in 1923. It has a pretty one-piece slab-cut maple back and a strong, vibrant tone. Certificate of authenticity by Jean-Jacques Rampal, Paris. Price: £17,000 €19,000 $ 26,000

3/4 SIZE FRENCH CELLO c.1890
	A mellow-sounding instrument with a golden-brown varnish, made in around 1890. The Vosgues style is apparent, with a rich patina applied over the maple back and spruce table. SOLD

1/2 SIZE FRENCH CELLO
	Made in Mirecourt circa 1900, this sweet-sounding cello has attractive maple wood on the back and ribs, and a vibrant orange-red varnish. Price: £4,000 €4,400 $5,600

BOWS
	Joseph Henry, Paris, c1850. Round stick mounted with silver and ebony. Sold with the certificate of Jean-Francois Raffin. SOLD

	Pierre Simon, made for J.B. Vuillaume, Paris c1860. Round stick mounted with silver and ebony. Sold with the certificate of Jean-Francois Raffin. SOLD

	Victor Fetique, Paris c1925. Round stick mounted with silver and ebony. SOLD

	Francois Nicolas Voirin, Paris, c1875. Octagonal stick mounted with silver and ebony. Sold with the certificate of B. Millant. Price: £12,000 €13,200 $19,200