Rare Fine Old Antique 20s Vintage German Mittenwald 15 " Back Viola Great Cond
Item History & Price
Reference Number: Avaluer:569499 | Model: 15 inch back Viola |
Exact Year: 1920 | Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany |
Brand: Mittenwald |
Offered here is a beautifully wooded Mittenwald Germany 15 inch back Viola from 1920 which bears a label. Nicolaus Amatus fecit Cremona 16** Made in Germany. This viola has no real problems at all except a tiny repaired shoulder crack (pictured) and a 2 inch center seam opening. Both have been glued and are holding. There are the usual scuffs and scrapes to the varnish one would expect from a viola this age. The tuning pegs match and work well!!! There are new Dominate Strings on the v...iola (a $50 value) The instrument requires no further work. The sound is very robust for a small viola and is the perfect size for a Violin/Viola Doubler. The viola has excellent construction. The wood is tight fine grain spruce on the table (top) and lovely choice flamed maple on the ribs, back, neck. I estimate the viola was made in or around 1920 in Mittenwald Germany. Violin shops in the USA might retail this viola for more than $1250. I have appraised violins for State Farm for over 45 years and this violin is really worth $1250 or more. NOW YOU CAN OWN IT FOR LESS! The viola is sold as is and as pictured. The viola comes WITHOUT BOW. It will be shipped in an old case securely by USPS Ground unless you need it sooner. What you see is what you get. Be sure before you bid and ask questions. This auction is meant for the USA only. Overseas shipping is available for an extra $80.