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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.
Price: £55,000 €63,000 $85,000
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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.
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Made in Lille c.1870, this cello has beautiful boldly-flamed maple for the back, ribs and scroll. The varnish is a rich orange-red colour, and the tone is mature and resonant. SOLD
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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
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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.
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ENGLISH CELLO by THOMAS KENNEDY
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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.
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Made in Paris in 1743, this cello combines a fine selection of wood with a light golden varnish. The tone is warm, mellow, and full of character.
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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 |
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The Hill family played a significant role in English cello making in the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Lockey continued in the same craft as his father Joseph, but with a model that shows the influence of Amati and suits the smaller hand. This cello dates from around 1790 and has a typical rich golden varnish and a warm tone.
Price £16,000 €17,600 $ 22,400
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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
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3/4 SIZE FRENCH CELLO c.1890
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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.
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1/2 SIZE FRENCH CELLO
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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
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BOWS
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Joseph Henry, Paris, c1850. Round stick mounted with silver
and ebony. Sold with the certificate of Jean-Francois Raffin.
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Pierre Simon, made for J.B. Vuillaume, Paris c1860. Round
stick mounted with silver and ebony. Sold with the certificate of
Jean-Francois Raffin.
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Victor Fetique, Paris c1925. Round stick mounted with silver
and ebony.
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Francois Nicolas Voirin, Paris, c1875. Octagonal stick
mounted with silver and ebony. Sold with the certificate of B. Millant.
Price: £10,000 €11,000 $14,000 |
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