After teaching himself to build instruments, Gaetano Sgarabotto moved to Milan to work with famed makers Riccardo Antoniazzi and Leandro Bisiach. He made many instruments for Bisiach throughout his life, and his journey took him through Vincenza, Brescia and Parma,…
Dutch violin Maker, Marten Cornelissen, started his education studying engineering. This led to a natural curiosity in the construction of stringed instruments, and he studied violin making in the Czech Republic. He eventually moved to Northampton, Massachusetts where he lives…
This violin is labeled and by Jules Gaillard, Mirecourt 1867. Mirecourt maker, and son of Louis Gaillard, Jules’ instruments are sought after for their power and depth. He also trained and collaborated with Paul Bailly. This instrument, accompanied by a…
Violin labeled Monica Fortin Canet Monica Fortin was born in Cuba and grew up with music in her blood. She began her musical and violin education in Cuba at the age of seven. After making her first three instruments under…
Georges Mougenot was born in Mirecourt in 1843. His training involved an apprenticeship with Deroux and he worked for Hilaire Darche. In 1875, he took over the shop of Nicolas Vuillaume in Brussels. Georges Mougenot is known for scrupulous wood…
Violin labeled Edward Withers, 22 Wardour Street, London Born in London in 1844, Edward Withers was trained by his father as well as John Lott, and was notably appointed maker to the Duke of Edinburgh in 1893. In addition to…