Be the first to discover rare Italian masterpieces
Unlock exclusive updates on rare acquisitions, private viewings, and musical treasures.
360 views & video
Violin by Lorenzo Frignani, Modena, 2025
Sold
Full description
This high-quality Italian violin, modeled personally after Stradivari's principles, carries a significant amount of the personal character of this master maker's work. The beautiful one-piece back with a deep, flamed figure is enhanced by clear, transparent red-orange varnish, featuring slight wear details that bring out a natural look. The finishing refinement is remarkable, and the elegant personal touch from Frignani combines the classic Cremonese tradition with elements of the Emilian Romagna school of violin making, in which Maestro Frignani is deeply involved, notably in the fine and delicate edges of the scroll.
dimensions
Back Length
353 mm
Upper Bout
165 mm
Center Bout
111 mm
Lower Bout
206 mm
String Length
326 mm
sound characteristics
Bright, Sweet and Direct.
Audio
00:00/
Made by
Lorenzo Frignani
Lorenzo initiated his career in violin-making in 1986 and deals with the making and restoration of stringed and plucked instruments for over forty years. He has been involved in the international music community for many years, training students. Lorenzo Frignani received numerous honors and awards for his musical instruments, conceived and organized exhibitions of musical instruments in Parma, Finale Emilia, Medolla, Pieve di Cento, Spezzano, and Rome.
Learn moreCOMPARE WITH SIMILAR INSTRUMENTS...
Violin bow by Marc Laberte, Mirecourt 1940
By Marc Laberte |
This fine violin bow by Marc Laberte, made in Mirecourt in the 1940s, represents the solid craftsmanship and practical elegance of the French workshop tradition during the early 20th century. Produced within the respected Laberte-Humbert Frères atelier, it reflects the disciplined construction and reliability that made Mirecourt bows widely appreciated among professional and advanced musicians.
The round stick is carved from Pernambuco of a vivid brown color, selected for its balanced density and resilience. The wood offers an excellent combination of strength and flexibility, giving the bow a stable and confident character. The head follows the traditional French outline, cleanly defined and well proportioned, expressing the straightforward and functional aesthetic typical of Laberte’s work of this period.
Mounted in silver, the bow features a classical ebony frog fitted with a mother-of-pearl eye and a matching ebony and silver button. The fittings are executed in the refined Mirecourt style, combining durability with understated elegance. This example remains in excellent condition, preserving its original integrity and craftsmanship.
In playing, the bow offers a steady and reliable response, with secure articulation and balanced control across the string. Its dependable and robust character makes it particularly suitable for musicians seeking consistency and stability in daily performance.
A very good and representative example of Marc Laberte’s mid-century production, this bow stands as a testament to the enduring practicality and musical effectiveness of the Mirecourt bow-making tradition.
Our Promises & Guarantees
