Our premium violins
Sale of violins on commission & from own production
Important note
Ladies and Gentlemen,
please note that we are currently not presenting all instruments on our site due to confidentiality and security reasons. We are already working on a technical solution to make this possible in the near future.
Thank you for your understanding. If you have any questions about our current inventory, please feel free to contact us.
New instruments
On August 07, 2023, we will photograph all of our violins currently available in the Bamberg studio and post them successively on this page in the days and weeks that follow, with detailed information about each instrument.
Short demonstration recordings are also planned, but they will be available a little later, as audio files, on this page.
Available instruments
You want to buy a violin? Great! With us you are at the right address. van der Heyd Violins offers instruments from Germany, France, Italy and England to suit your individual requirements.
We often have violins from the following luthiers in the store:
- den Daas, Hans-Peter
- Kohlert, Konrad
- Kohlert, Fabian
- Jaguere, Baptiste
- Fehr-Bohrchardt, Sibylle
- di Matteo, Alessandro
- Bannino, Giuseppe Daniele
- Salvadori, Luca
- Ciciliati, Alessandro
- Toto, Francesco
- Sora, Davide
- van der Heyd, Thomas
- Dörfel, Paul
- Ealing Strings
- Primo Contavalli
- Bulfari
- Schmitt, J.H.
- Dillenz,
- Gadda, Gaetano
- Marrisal, Olivier
- Silvestre, H.C.
- Lederer, Conrad
- Hel, Joseph
- Thibout, Gabriel
- Frebrunet, Joannes
- Bocquay, Jacques
- Manganaro, Antonio
- Pedrazzini, Giuseppe
- Azzola, Aloysius
- Sannino, Vincenzo
- Bruzzo, Luigi
- Bozzi, Raffaelo
- Cardi, Luigi
- Rovatti, Luigi
- Indri, Antonio
- Landolphi, Ferdinand
- de Angelo, Rub
- Platner, Michael
- Testore, Carlo Giuseppe
- Gofriller, Matteo
Our price ranges
Quality for every budget
Violins up to 5.000 €
Ideal instruments for getting started
We are updating our instrument inventory in week 32
Nameless Saxon (ca. 1920-1930)
Workshop instrument (2017)
Violins from 5.000 to 10.000 €
Ideal instruments for advanced users
We are updating our instrument inventory in week 32
Nameless Saxon (ca. 1920-1930)
Workshop instrument (2017)
Violins from 10.000 to 25.000 €
Excellent instruments for experienced
We are updating our instrument inventory in week 32
Nameless Saxon (ca. 1920-1930)
Workshop instrument (2017)
Violins from 25.000 to 50.000 €
The right violins for the world's great stages
We are updating our instrument inventory in week 32
Luigi Rovatti (1902)
H.C. Silvestre (1898)
van der Heyd (2022)
Violins from 50.000 to 100.000 €
Noble violins for the highest demands
We are updating our instrument inventory in week 32
Luigi Rovatti (1902)
H.C. Silvestre (1898)
van der Heyd (2022)
Violins from 100.000 €
Especially rare treasures from renowned violin makers
We are updating our instrument inventory in week 32
Luigi Rovatti (1902)
H.C. Silvestre (1898)
van der Heyd (2022)
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For the first demonstration, we can offer both appointments in the Bamberg studio or a video conference at a convenient time for you. However, to get to know an instrument in detail, we always recommend a personal visit on site.
Frequently asked questions
What to consider when buying a violin
What makes a quality violin?
A high-quality violin is characterized by several factors. These include the quality of the wood used, the workmanship and finish, the choice of strings and tuning pegs, and of course the sound. Choosing the right violin can be a very personal decision and depends heavily on the musician’s individual preferences and requirements.
Why do violin prices vary so much?
Violin prices can vary widely depending on a number of factors. These include the quality of the materials used, the time and craftsmanship invested in making the instrument, and the reputation of the luthier. The age and historical value of an instrument can also affect the price.
What should I consider when buying my first violin?
When buying your first violin, it’s important to choose an instrument that fits your skill level and goals. For beginners, it may make sense to choose a less expensive model and then move up to a higher quality instrument once they have developed their skills. It is also recommended that you try the instrument before you buy it to make sure it feels good and produces the sound you want.
What care does a violin need?
A violin needs regular care to maintain its best sound. This includes cleaning the instrument regularly with a dry cloth, changing strings, checking and replacing the bridge if necessary, and occasionally retuning. It is also important to store the violin in a suitable case and protect it from extremes of temperature and humidity.
How can I make sure the violin is a good fit for me?
Choosing the right violin is a very personal decision. It is important to choose an instrument that feels good and produces the sound you want. The violin should be comfortable to hold and play. It can also be helpful to ask a teacher or experienced violinist for advice.
Do you also offer advice on buying a violin?
Yes, we are happy to offer a personalized consultation to help you find the right violin for you. We can advise you on various aspects, including choosing the right model, size, strings and bow. Please contact us to schedule an appointment.
Do you also offer advice on buying a violin?
Yes, we are happy to offer a personalized consultation to help you find the right violin for you. We can advise you on various aspects, including choosing the right model, size, strings and bow. Please contact us to schedule an appointment.
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Directory of violin makers
Known masters
ACHNER (Aacher, Aachner)
JOSEPH, MICHAEL, PHILLIP and THOMAS. | Mittenwald and Wallau | 2nd half 18th c.
ACTON
WILLIAM JOHN | *1848 - †1931 | Woolwich & London
ADAM
G. CHRISTIAN | *ca. 1835 - †1888 | Halle & Berlin
AERNINCK
HENDRIK | *ca. 1649 - †1708 | Leiden & Amsterdam
AGLIO
GIUSEPPE DALL | *1774 - †1855 | Mantua
AIRETON
EDMUND | *1727 - †1807 | London
ALBAN
JOHANN MICHAEL | *1677 - †1730 | Bolzano & Graz
ALBAN
JOSEPH | *1680 - †1722 | Bolzano
ALBAN
MATTHIAS | *1634 - †1712 | Bolzano
ALBERTI
FERDINANDO | *1710 - †1769 | Milan
ALBRECHT
JOHANNES | *1766 - †1828 | Krems
ALDRIC
JEAN FRANCOIS | *1765 - †1843 | Paris
ALLETS(S)EE (ALETZIE)
PAUL | *1684 - †1733 | Munich
ALTAVILLA
ARMANDO | *1876 - †1968 | Naples
AMAN
GEORG | *1671 - †1731 | Augsburg
AMAN
MATTHIAS | Mid-18th c. | Augsburg
AMATi
ANDREA | *1505 >< 1810 - †1510 | Cremona
AMATi
ANTONIUS | *<1540 - †1608 | Cremona
AMATi
HIERONYMUS (I.) (GIROLAMO) | *1561 - †1630 | Cremona
AMATi
ANTONIUS AND HIERONYMUS | *1580 - †1630 | Cremona
AMATi
HIERONYMUS (II.) (GIROLAMO) | *1649 - †1740 | Cremona
AMATi
DON NICOLA (MARCIONI, NICOLA) | *1662 - †1752 | Cremona
AMATi
NICOLAUS | *1596 - †1684 | Cremona
AMATi
LORIENT | *1825 - †1850 | Cremona
AMMAN
ERHARD | *ca. 1720 - †1770 | The Hague
ANTONIAZZI
GAETANO | *1825 - †1897 | Cremona, Mantua, Genoa, Milan
ANTONIAZZI
GREGORIO | first half of the 18th century | Colle (Bergamo)
ANTONIAZZI
RICCARDO | *1853 - †1912 | Milan
ANTONIAZZI
ROMEO | *1862 - †1925 | Milan, Cremona
APPARUT
GEORGES | *1877 - †1948 | Mirecourt
ARCANGIOLI
LORENZO | mid to late 19th century | Florence
ART(H)MAN
JOHANN NIKOLAUS | *1774 - †1846 | Wechmar
ASCHAUER
LEO | *1892 - †1969 | Mittenwald
ATKINSON
WILLIAM | *1851 - †1929 | Tottenham, Paglesham
AUBRY
JOSEPH | *1873 - †1937 | Le Havre
AUDINOT
NESTOR DOMINIQUE | *1842 - †1920 | Paris
AUDINOT-MOUROT
VICTOR | *1870 - †1943 | Paris
BACHMANN
ANTON | *1716 - †1800 | Berlin
BACHMANN
CARL LUDWIG | *1748 - †1809 | Berlin
BADER
JOHANN EVANGELIST | *1876 - †1960 | Mittenwald
BADER
JOSEPH AND MARTIN | 18th c. | Mittenwald
BAILLY
CHARLES | *1879 - †1957 | Mirecourt
BAILLY
JENNY | *1870 ><1880 - †>1937 | Paris, Méru
BAILLY
PAUL | *1844 - †1907 | Mirecourt, Paris, Brussels. London, New York, Reims, Leeds
BAIRHOFF
GIORGIO | *1712 - †1763 | Naples
BAJONI
LUIGI | *ca. 1838 - †1895 | Milan
BAKER
WILLIAM | *ca. 1648 - †1685 | Oxford
BALDANTONI
GIUSEPPE | *1784 - †1873 | Ancona
BALESTRIERI
TOMMASO | *1713 - †1796 | Mantua
BANKS
BENJAMIN (I.) | *1727 - †1795 | Salisbury
BANKS
BENJAMIN (II.) | *1754 - †1820 | Salisbury, London, Liverpool
BANKS
HENRY | *1770 - †1830 | Salisbury, Liverpool
BANKS
JAMES | *1758 - †1831 | Salisbury, Liverpool
BARBÉ
(FRANCOIS) JACQUES | *1797 - †1868 | Mirecourt, Dijon
BARBÉ
TELESPHORE AMABLE | *1822 - †1892 | Paris
BARBIERI
FRANCESCO | End of 17th c. until the middle of the 18th c. | Verona, Mantua
BARBIERI
PAOLO
BARBIERI
PIETRO | mid 19th c. | Mantua
BARRETT
JOHN | Mid-18th c. | London
BARTL
ANDREAS NIKOLAUS | *ca. 1682 - †1762 | Vienna
BARTL
CHRISTIAN FRANZ "SAUBARTL" | *1739 - †1807 | Vienna
BASSOT
JOSEPH | *1750 - †1808 | Paris
BAUER
CHRISTIAN FRIEDRICH | *1757 - †1806 | Klingenthal
BAUER
ADOLF | *ca. 1840 - †1873 | Stuttgart
BAUER
MARTIN | *1793 - †1875 | Stuttgart
BEER (BER)
IGNATIUS | *1719 - †1807 | Bärnau
BELLAFONTANA
LORENZO | *1906 - †1979 | Exactly
BELLAROSA
VITTORIO | *1907 - †1978 | Naples
BELLOSIO
ANSELMO | *1743 - †1793 | Venice
BENTI
MATTEO | *1580 - †1637 | Bescia
BERETTA
FELICE | *ca. 1758 - †1789 | Como
BERGONZI
CARLO (I.) | *1686 - †1747 | Cremona
BERGONZI
MICHAEL ANGELO | *1721 - †1758 | Cremona
BERGONZI
NICOLA ANTONIO VINCENZO | *1754 - †1832 | Cremona
BERGONZI
ZOSIMO | *1724 - †1779 | Cremona
BERNARD
ANDRE-FLORENT-NICOLAS | *1870 - †1959 | Liège
BERNARD
JOSEPH | *1911 - †1940 | Liège
BERNARDEL
ERNEST AUGUSTE | *1826 - †1889 | Paris
BERNARDEL
GUSTAVE-ADOLPHE | *1832 - †1904 | Paris
BERNARDEL
LEON | *1853 - †1931 | Paris
BERNARDEL
LOUIS | *1806 - †1847 | Amsterdam
BERNARDEL
SÉBASTIEN PHILIPPE "PÈRE" | *1798 - †1870 | Paris
BERTOLOTTI
GASPARO DI (GASPARO DA SALÓ | *1540 - †1609 | Brescia
BERTRAND
NICOLAS | *1686 - †1725 | Paris
BETTS
ARTHUR | *1775 - †1847 | London
BETTS
JOHN EDWARD "OLD JOHN BETTS" | *1752 - †1823 | London
BIANCHI
NICOLÓ | *1803 - †1881 | Genoa, Paris, Nice
BIGNAMI
OTELLO | *1914 - †1989 | Bologna, Torre Baldone
BILLOTET
LOUIS FERNAND | *1895 - †1947 | Paris
BIMBI
BARTOLOMEO | *1750 - †1781 | Siena
BINDERNAGEL
JOHANN WILHELM | *1770 - †1845 | Gotha
BISIACH
ANDREA | *1890 - †1967 | Milan
BISIACH
CARLO | *1892 - †1968 | Florence
BISIACH
GIUSEPPE LEANDRO | *1864 - †1945 | Milan, Siena, Venegono
BISIACH
LEANDRO JUN. | *1904 - †1982 | GIACOMO | *1900 - †1995 | Milan, Siena
BLANCHARD
PAUL-FRANCOIS | *1851 - †1912 | Lyon
BLANCHI
ALBERTO | *1871 - †1948 | Nice
BOCHEM
Family | *1668 - †1769 | Cologne
BODIO
GIOBATTA | *1774 - †1849 | Venice
BOGNER
AMBROSIUS JOSEPH | *1752 - †1816 | Prague, Vienna
BOIVIN
CLAUDE | *1707 - †1756 | Paris
BOLLER (BOLLARD)
MICHAEL | *1741 - †1803 | Mittenwald
BOLLINGER (BOLLINGER)
JOSEPH | Early 19th c. | Steyr
BONNEL
ÉMILE | *1835 - †1891 | Rennes
BÖPEL (PÖPEL)
... | *... - †... |
BOQUAY (BOCQUAY)
JACQUES | *approx. 1680 - †1730 | Paris
BORBON
CASPAR | *ca. 1635 - †1710 | Brussels
BOSCH (POSCH)
... | *... - †... |
BOULANGEOT
ÉMILE | *1877 - †1944 | Paris, Lyon
BOULLANGIER
CHARLES | *1823 - †1888 | London
BOUMEESTER
IAN | *approx. 1629 - †1681 | Amsterdam
BOURLIER
LAURENT (II.) | *ca. 1798 - †1878 | Mirecourt
BOUSSU
JOSEPH BENOÎT | *1703 - † | Brussels
BOVIS
FRANCOIS | *1860 - †1914 | Nice
BRANDL
KARL | *1821 - †1864 | Budapest
BRANDSTÄTTER
MATTHÄUS IGNAZ | *1791 - †1851 | Vienna
BRETON
FRANCOIS | *approx. 1750 - †1830 | Mirecourt
BRIGGS
JAMES WILLIAM | *ca. 1855 - †1935 | Leeds, Glasgow
