How to identify an original violin label posted on august 5, 2011 by david bonsey an original label in a violin by peter guarneri of venice 1734, showing the papers laid lines. Our valuation service is rooted in the most accurate and current data collected from across the entire spectrum of violin markets. How do i determine the value of a scherl and roth violin. The fiddlers garden of eden was cremona, italy, where, in the middle of the 16th century, a stringedinstrument maker named andrea amati. Violins for sale at online auction buy rare modern. Book collectors tend to be fussy about such things and will pay a premium for a copy that looks like it just left the printing press. With only 650 in existence today, these immaculate works of art are prized as much for their unique and supreme craftsmanship and sound as they are for their rarity in quantity. Hummel number hummel name size inch pre trademark tmk 1 tmk 2 tmk 3 tmk 4 tmk 5 tmk 6 tmk 7 tmk 8 10i white flower madonna 7.
These are the 12 most expensive violins of all time. Heinrich roth workshop instrument from the 1960s, worth about. While geared towards the violin family, much of this advice can be applied to other instruments as well. Roth violins have a great reputation, and for a good reason, they are excellent in tone and construction. The number one source of guitar and amplifier pricing and information so you can find the price and value of your used guitars and amplifier.
This 1714 model is an excellent example of that quality. Like most readers who write to us, trying to eek out information about a mystery fiddle, he carefully transcribed the faded, dusty label visible through the fhole on the bass side. If it has flaws, it will usually be worth significantly less than a copy in excellent fine condition. The number of copies, fakes and forgeries far outnumber originals and rare. Free piano prices guide new or used fair market value. Violin by ernst heinrich roth 1956 bubenreuth, germany with. The quality of the carving and the finish as well as the grade of wood are all better than expected. What is the value of an ernst heinrich roth violin. How can you tell if the label in your violin is original. Violins are not like coins or automobiles, and eightyfive years is not all that old for a violin. Can the resale value of a violin increase with time. An insiders guide to violin labels strings magazine. Ernst heinrich roth 18771948, also often referred to as ernst heinrich roth i to distinguish. Vintage 1960 ernst heinrich roth 44 violin with case.
A novices guide to determining if a violin is valuable and. May 07, 2003 since i often get questions about the authenticity and value of violins and similar instruments, i thought it would be useful to put together the standard resources i usually recommend. The most valuable violin in the world is the messiah stradivarius crafted by antonio stradivari in 1716. I know that the older the violin, the higher the value, but can the resale value of a good hand made violin increase as. Listed below are a selection of some of violins in various price ranges.
Answered by a verified musical instrument appraiser. Jun 27, 2012 i have an ernst heinrich roth markneukirchen 1937 reproduction of antonius stradivarius cremona 1724 model d872 violin. The royal institution, 21 albemarle st, mayfair, london, w1s 4bs. He learned the art of instrumentmaking from his father, gustav robert roth.
New instruments from overseas that arent really hand made. View all auction prices for ernst heinrich roth full size. Is this an old violin, an old violin or a fake old violin by diane bruce. I know that the older the violin, the higher the value, but can the resale value of a good hand made violin. Since i often get questions about the authenticity and value of violins and similar instruments, i thought it would be useful to put together the standard resources i usually recommend. What is the value of a 1961 roth handmade copy of antonius. Easy ways for an amateur to determine if a violin is valuable or is this violin worth fixing. Does anyone ever assess a violin without looking at the price tag. Weave heard all about it because it seems to have happened to everyone. Violin valuation find out how much your violin is worth.
Violins came into the world back in the 16th century, when it had its first violin maker in history, andrea amati, in the 1500s. How does one set a price on a genuine stradivarius instrument. We are auditioning a violin labeled ernst heinrich roth, erlangen, 1963. Many factors go into determining the worth of an antique violin, including the instruments manufacturer, how it has been treated over the years and the violin. I totally need the copy of the the wonderful wizard of oz in my life.
This list is based on 40 years worth of seeing thousands and thousands of. My teacher tells me it is starting to season, as violins take time to season. Just the other day another strings reader wrote inquiring about the value and authenticity of his violin. I have found the roths from the 50s and early 60s are superior on tone and quality. Condition is very important and will greatly influence value. If you have ordered items that are out of stock, your full order will be dispatched once all items are in stock and available to send. The value of an antique violin from the early 1900s our. Dec 29, 2015 the value of a violin can be measured in money. In nearly all instances, an old case should be thrown away and a new case purchased. Dec 06, 2012 hello and welcome to justanswer musical instrument appraisals. So if your banjo has a mylar head and it looks original, chances are about 99.
Roths father, the violinmaker gustav robert roth, founded a violin shop in markneukirchen in 1873. Jul 20, 2014 all these violins have a great story that continues today. Ernst heinrich roth 18771948, also often referred to as ernst heinrich roth i to distinguish him from later family members of the same name, was a german luthier and master of a large and successful violin making workshop in the east german town of markneukirchen, near the current border with the czech republic. Roth, son of a violin maker, started his firm in 1902. Contrary to lyndons assertion, the violin is worth less than 12 of. Ernst heinrich roth, viola, bubenreuth, 1958 tarisio. The best way to determine the value is to have it appraised at a violin shop, all other values will be speculation since it hasnt been seen in person. But book is mainly on human quality, understanding of how to make your life richer by having basic understanding of these values. In fact, most banjos made since 1990 have remo weatherking heads, but the patent wore out about 1987, and other companies have made nearly identical mylar heads. I cant find any reference online of this particular violin and i wondered if anyone knew of an approximate value. With friendly staff and several bilingual associates, we provide top quality service. Instrument accessories free delivery possible on eligible purchases. You probably dont need to include every word of the title and authors name. Roth signing a certificate bubenreuth 1929 is, in your book.
The worth of this violin will depend entirely on how good it is. Factors that influence the monetary value of a violin include age, playability which is a complex topic, appearance, stateofrepair or disrepair, and prestige of the violin maker. Condition is very good with minor wear on the edges. To most people, anything over 5 years is old cars, television, and grandma. The research carried out by our company has been used as benchmark information in articles by bloomberg, the times and the economist. Some of the trade name instruments can be very nice, like the roth firms instruments or some of the jtl ones, while many trade instruments are very poorly made and have little to no value today. As a violinist, you cant put a price on finding the violin of your dreams. Values of antique violins today violins came into the world back in the 16th century, when it had its first violin maker in history, andrea amati, in the 1500s. My name is xxxxx xxxxx it will be my pleasure to assist you today. Value of violins violins, violin maker, books, legends. So in ways sometimes hidden even from ourselves, we strive to. Since there is no used piano price directory or blue book as there is for other merchandise, like cars for example, piano pricing can be very confusing for most people. The best value for your dollar in this range of instruments are the better, older family instruments from germany and mirecourt and the better, truly handmade instruments with reasonablycured wood from china, bulgaria, etc.
In particular i have noticed that there are two styles of roth labels. Its a 1960 ernst heinrich roth, reproduction of josef guarnerius. Buy violin by ernst heinrich roth 1956 bubenreuth, germany with violin bow. How to determine the value of a scherl and roth violin quora. The fiddlers garden of eden was cremona, italy, where, in the middle of the 16th century, a stringedinstrument maker named andrea amati made cremona the center of violin making in europe.
Despite the quality of his work, the exceptional value of ernst heinrich roth s master violins was long overshadowed by the major sales successes of his workshop. For many years violin makers and scientists have tried to find the secrets to their amazing resonance. Ernst heinrich roth violin, 1963 early posts 1996 1999. The easiest way to know how much your copy of a book is worth on the open market is to check on how much similar copies are currently being offered for. Jun 02, 2016 these things need to be new to not detract from the value. Ernst heinrich roth was born in markneukirchen in 1877. Most banjos made between 1960 and 1990 had remo weatherking heads. Ernst heinrich roth, markneukirchen, 1929 claire givens violins. Bromptons is delighted to offer complimentary violin appraisals for insurance, probate or sale purposes. Here are few suggestions that will help you get what you pay for.
We frequently receive phone calls about old modern violins. One of the most prolific of the markneukirchen violin workshops, the firm of ernst heinrich roth produced an enormous number of consistently highquality instruments in the 20th century. A violin by ernst heinrich roth, bubenreutherlangen 1957. Unlike many instruments, whose origins are lost to the mists of time, the birthplace of the modern violin is comparatively easy to pinpoint. He was the most important and distinguished figure in a whole dynasty of roth.
Is this an old violin, an old violin or a fake old violin. Apr 01, 2007 the value of values is very straightforward and direct to point book. Violins by this maker are certainly very well worth serious consideration. Fill out this form with enough information to get a list of comparable copies. If you currently own a ernst heinrich roth violin, click the button below to receive a free valuation. The value of new versus old string instruments animato. If you would prefer for one of our specialists to value your violin in person, please contact us to book a valuation appointment at our london office. The recognition of an original label is an essential part of authenticating an antique violin, and the presence of an original label will naturally enhance a violins value. Your pianos age is one of the most significant factors in determining your pianos value. Antique violi n enrico robella 1936 milan vintage wh lee bow lifton case video. Find the current blue book value and worth of your new and used guitars, both acoustic, electric and amplifier. Hi, we are in the process of finding a violin for our 12 year old daughter who is moving up to full size and we are looking at an ernest heinrich roth, beuberutherlangen 1956, reproduction of antonius stradivarius cremona 1700 this is from the label inside. Many factors go into determining the worth of an antique violin, including the instruments manufacturer, how it has been treated over the years and the violin s overall appearance.
Values change over time according to market forces, so the current value of the item could be higher, lower, or the same as when our expert first appraised it. Jan 22, 20 what is the value of an ernst heinrich roth violin,markneukirchen 1928 strad 1725 model, no. If you already own an older edition of this book, you can not get a current price, simply by adjusting for inflation. A novices guide to determining if a violin is valuable. The only exception i am aware of is a case covered in genuine alligator. Just needs new strings and to be professionally set up for play. If you would like the instock items to be sent separately, an additional fee will be charged for the second shipment. There are numerous ways you can have your violin appraised with bromptons. Bromptons reference library, in association with claudio amighetti, provides you with the price of a violin by ernst heinrich roth from bromptons auctioneers march 2010 auction results. Violin by ernst heinrich roth 1956 bubenreuth, germany. Simply because an instrument is old does not mean that it has great value.
In the 17th century, we had famous violin makers, antonio stradivari and andrea guarneri, each with their own unique craftsmanship of violins. Some of the labels are very convincing and the only way to know for sure about the quality, authenticity and value of your violin is to have it seen in person by an expert. It is a running theme within the industry that there will always be quibbles over the negotiation for sale and purchase of used instruments. These price ranges utilize a combination of expert research, external market data, and realtime reverb transactions to estimate the current value of items in. I wonder if anyone on this discussion is an expert on ernst heinrich roth violins. Another important factor in the value of a first edition or any collectible book is condition. I would go and get it seen to by a professional, and get quotes, you are a beginner, so if you could get the violin set up at the same price as buying a cheapish student then i would if it is done properly and will then be of good quality.
Is this the son of the better known ernst heinrich roth. He modelled his creations after stradivari, guarneri, amati, guadagnini and a few other leading makers, as well as having his own special models. Labeled, ernst heinrich roth, bubeureutherlangen, 1958, made in west germany reproduction of antonius stradivarius, cremona 1700. A beatenup old book that is falling apart will have little value. Jun 11, 20 can the resale value of a violin increase with time. Roth all instruments are made in our own workshop from very old, for many years loftseasoned materials all instruments with burnt in stamp. It needs fixing up a bit new fine tuners but apart from that it is in pretty good condition. You also happen to be busy and arenat sure if itas really worth the effort to squeeze a. Betty friedans the feminine mystique was a powerful book.
All these violins have a great story that continues today. Tthe searchable database consists of detailed reports in an. Vintage guitar collecting, like anything else is subject to fashion. The master violins made by ernst heinrich roth a book published in 1924. The value of new versus old string instruments a 1923 ernst heinrich roth violin, an excellent example of a well maintained instrument. Some eh roth labels are in cursive writing, feature signature by ernst heinrich roth and might read. Each piano is manufactured with a unique serial number that is recorded for future reference of not only when it was made but also where. You can find out the value of a violin by ernst heinrich roth and the amount you could expect if you sold your ernst heinrich roth violin at auction. For this very reason, we can help you determine the accurate.
Weve heard all about it because it seems to have happened to everyone. Use this site for a pricing guide and source of information on all guitars. I was surprised when i saw this violin as it is built to a higher standard than later model 1700s ive seen. Some copies are quite good, especially if the are the european made ones i think, and hand crafted. Discover your pianos age and country of origin with our 5 star accuracy guide to ensure the quality and. Culture and values in the 1960s hoover institution. While many violins can look very similar, to a player there can be tremendous differences in sound.
Collectors who grew up in the 1950s often want different guitars to those that grew up in the 1980s. I have a full size ernst heinrich roth violin with. Roth died in 1948, so his own hand had no input into the construction of your violin. If you really need a documented estimate of a books value for probate or insurance purposes then visit your local rare bookshop and pay for a formal appraisal. Ernst heinrich roth is one of the most highly respected names in german violinmaking. Trade instruments violin information violin making book.
Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Ernst heinrich roth violins also shared an oilbased varnish, usually of reddishbrown colour on a golden background, and featured masterful craftsmanship applied with meticulous care. These things need to be new to not detract from the value. They are known in the music world for their quality of sound, their great value and rarity. Warren, whose price guide books have been the authority on collectibles values since 1985. Identifying and appraising violin family instruments. This is an important question in the evaluation of a violin from the 18th or 19th century. Get the best deals on roth violin when you shop the largest online selection at. Labeled as a antonius stradivarius copy with a date of 1700. Many of the previous repairs may have been done by amateurs and may need to be reversed or may have completely destroyed the value of the violin. It has never been played, so it is in likenew condition.
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