Celebrated violin virtuoso elizabeth pitcairn performs in partnership with the legendary 1720 red mendelssohn stradivarius, the 1990 christies auction of which is said to have inspired the 1999 academy awardwinning film, the red violin. I saw a potentially goodlooking fiddle in a local junk shop the other day. The violin is in a great condition, without any visible cracks. People worth mentioning here are mr francois chanot and nicolo guseto, who made guitar shaped violins. Violin valuation find out how much your violin is worth. Need info about violin rigart rubus st petersburg early. It looks like normal well made violin but how do i explain in english a normal violin has a bigger top and bottom than the body. Tradein credit is defined as the tradein value minus refurbishment fee. Hobgoblin music has provided musicians with otherwise hard to find folk instruments, celtic instruments and acoustic instruments for 40 years, and has grown to be the largest source in europe, and probably the world.
Peterburg stamped inside of it along with his name. As our number of internet clientele continues to increase, we now offer trial periods for instruments and bows. Buy violin antique string instruments and get the best deals. Violin strings were never made out of actual cat guts. Many rubus violins also have a roundedoff scroll as well, but this instrument has a normal scroll. This is a photo of a violin with the original case that was in my. Need info about violin rigart rubus st petersburg early posts. Great wood grain on the top, two pieces back, lovely ebony setup. Solo time for strings emphasizes individual accomplishment, progress, and achievement while preparing young students for participation in a school orchestra. Based on the amati grand pattern violins, this rugeri violin measures 355 mm 14 long.
Instruments purchased from shar as tradein quality will have their trade in value determined on a case by case basis. It has the franceso ruggeri dett il per in cremona l anno 1675this is what i can make out label but below that it is stamped made in germany. He said that the rounded edges and the age of this violin make it very collectable. You can find out the value of a violin by rigat rubus and the amount you could expect if you sold your rigat rubus violin at auction. The violin has a glossy shine, as if it hasnt been played. Generally sheep or goat intestines are preferred, but occasionally other intestines. Jan 24, 2020 the art of bow restoration, deluxe by joseph regh. It contains 41 chapters of detailed repair description, 125 photographs, 60 technical illustrations and 18 patterns. This violin s tail piece is heavily ornamented with pearl like materials. Rugeri violin ruggeri, ruggieri for sale ervin violins. Rubner, simon rubner, otto richard rubner, josef rubus, rigart ruchniewicz, bernhard ruckbeil.
Only the instrument is eligible for tradein, not any case or bow. Characteristic russian school violins, with rounded edges lacking overhang. Bromptons reference library, in association with claudio amighetti, provides you with the price of a violin by rigat rubus from gardiner houlgate december 2005 auction results. Overall length 23 inches, width eight inches, length of body 14 inches. During our broadcast, science friday described a string quartet as violin, viola, cello, and bass. The historic violin was crafted in 1720 by antonio stradivari, who lovingly made his instruments in his small shop in cremona, italy centuries ago. The incrition inside the violin only says rigat rubus, st. It is a very unusual old violin that i have had in my collection.
I researched rigat rubus and he made violins around the 1895 era. Restoration of old pianos from origins to 1850 french book. As a rule, his violins were made of maple with a redbrown finish. It was in need of some attention at worst a new tuning peg, nut, fingerboard and bridge but appeared structurally sound. I have a strange violin made by rigart rubus st petersburg. With violins, violas and cellos, how the instrument plays and sounds to you, the player, should be the paramount consideration in valuing an instrument. All for strings comprehensive string method book 1 for.
Fine musical instruments skinner auction 2717b by skinner, inc. We have music shops across the uk as well as an online shop and worldwide mail order service, supplying the world with ukuleles, guitars, banjos, mandolins, accordions, melodeons. The space inside the violin is the same as any other one, so the sound is perfectly normal. Its a finelymade violin, so my money would be on it being a real rigart rubus. We are so lucky to have atlantic strings quality of service and products here in brevard county. Antique, good condition, rigart rubus violin circa 1850, st.
The master violins made by ernst heinrich roth catalog. Need info about violin rigart rubus st petersburg sign in to follow this. Many of the puzzling questions as to what makes certain violins better, are answered here. Measures of success for string orchestraviolin book 2 by. If you have a problem other than that due to normal wear, mishandling, or accident with an item within 30 days of buying it from us, please bring it. From year to year our inventory of violins, violas, cellos and their bows surpass in quality and price those of our competitors. Rutmans violins is known for superior value and quality in instruments and bows, not only in new england, but also throughout united states and canada. In 1906, he published a study book for violinists entitled eureka opus 34, 18 pages long and another book violin grammar published in 1924.
Antique rigart rubus petersburg 1850 violin from an estate. These instruments are made by the most qualified luthiers in our atelier, who exhibit their skills with the finest wood and craftsmanship available in this pricerange. Another gentleman here in southern oregon who is a violin repair expert also has one exactly like mine. The pieces in this book were selected for their proven appeal to students as well as their value. Where can i learn how to become an official luthier and take my hobby to the next level. Violin made in russia, by anne mccollam creators syndicate. We have the strings you needalways discounted and comparable to online prices. Thibaud did record at least one of his pieces opus 6, number 2, scherzando about one hundred years ago and that recording is still available. Other similar items ive seen online speak of rigat rubus being a russian maker of violins. I have not been able to locate any information about this violin maker from st.
It is published in full color and comes in two versions. The royal institution, 21 albemarle st, mayfair, london, w1s 4bs. Grossman the first trial of the hutchins violin octet, on may 24, 1964. I am interested in making a mandolin from scratch and i would like to gain more knowledge of mandolin making. Bernard millant, paris you have truly made a tremendously interesting work, which will be of value to all violin makers. Items in the worthopedia are obtained exclusively from licensors and partners solely for our members research needs. Catgut is and was made from the walls of various animal intestines though. How can you tell if a violin is a copy or an original. The makers archive containing biographies for more than 14,000 makers of stringed instruments and bows, and useful auction price data. A violin in the style of rigat rubus, 10 we use cookies to remember choices you make on functionality and personal features to enhance your experience to our site. Early 20th century russian violin labelled rigat rubus, st.
Antique russian full size 44 violin by rigat rubus, st. Since its completion in 1988 this manual has become the world. I would like to know what appraised value one might see in it. Because a fine orchestra depends on fine players, solo time for strings emphasizes individual accomplishment, progress, and achievement while preparing young students for participation in a school orchestra. It looks a little like a tte is at the end of rubus making rubustte, but i think its rubus from my research. More than 300 lots will be featured, including stringed. Generally sheep or goat intestines are preferred, but occasionally other intestines are used, such as intestines from pigs and cows. The deluxe edition is bound in black leather with florentine cover design limited supply of deluxe edition only 200 copies have been printed the content of both editions is identical the book contains over 400 color illustrations on 205 pages, many as sequential pictures of steps describing the restoration process. The collection was formed over many years by rare book dealer and collector alfred slotnick. I have a francesco ruggeri violin woriginal case and bow. Violin strings were not made out of actual cat guts. The art of bow restoration is a newly released book describing repair and restoration techniques for pernambuco bows. I had one other like it in my lifetime but i sold that one a long time ago to a man in canada. If you have a problem other than that due to normal wear, mishandling, or accident with an item within 30 days of buying it from us, please bring it back and we will do our best to make it right.
A fine italian violin by dom nicolaus amati highlights the april fine musical instruments auction. Sep 19, 20 early 20th century russian violin labelled rigat rubus, st. A string quartet consists of two violins, a viola, and cello. 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 rigat rubus from tarisio february 2005 auction results. Rigat rubus auction results bromptons reference library, in association with claudio amighetti, provides you with the price of a violin by rigat rubus from tarisio february 2005 auction results. Violin maker david langsather has provided this 250 page educational resource for those interested in improving the sound and power of current and new violin family instruments. Is there any body out there knows any thing about this violin maker and what. The violin society of america, newsletter september 1989 what a help for the future generation when at 60 like me, i am still amazed. The series teaches reading in conjunction with note learning, enabling students to. Antonio stradivari violin cobbett cremona 1683 i personally believe that musical instruments like these are certainly works of art. The master violins made by ernst heinrich roth catalog unknown on. Violin making and restoration books, bow making books.
Shop and buy measures of success for string orchestraviolin book 2 sheet music. Feb 27, 2012 rounded edges on violin says rigat rubus st. 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. Alessandra barabaschi charts the history of stradivaris lady inchiquin violin of 1711 if you love violins, this is the right place for you. View this item and discover similar for sale at 1stdibs 18k white and yellow gold violin brooch featuring 95 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately 1ct accented by 10 square cut rubies weighing. The refurbishment fee covers the cost of readying your instrument for its next player. Complete your henryk szeryng, charles reiner collection. Fine musical instruments skinner auction 2717b by skinner. All for strings comprehensive string method book 3 for violin by gerald e anderson and robert s frost. The art of bow restoration library 1st edition, 2010 by joseph regh. Building better violinswith science science friday. I took it into a man that makes and repairs violins. Rubus model violins were copied in germany and also, later, in czechoslovakia. I am able to do proper setups on guitars and mandolins and have restored several instruments i am working on an old harmony right now.
This violins tail piece is heavily ornamented with pearl like materials. It is a very beautiful piece with an inclusion of rare stones embedded into the violin. That looks like a russian style violin similar to those made by rigat rubus of st. Russian violin rigart rubus item mi100208 for sale on. Jan 06, 20 i have a francesco ruggeri violin woriginal case and bow. Excellent condition recently refurbished with new strings and bridge. There was an envelope inside that had very old stings in it and it was postmarked may 23, 1924. My father has a rigart rubus violin that is dated 1850. This violin has the appearances of being at least 100 years old so it is either a genuine rubus or a copy made at about the same time.
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