MV15/ 23 German (Markneukirchen). Circa 1925. Handmade Amati Copy. ‘Heinrich Theodor Heberlein jr’ 4/4 violin. Sound sample.
£5,998.00
MV15/ 23 German, Markneukirchen. Circa 1925. Handmade Amati Copy. Labelled “Heinrich Th. Heberlein jr Markneukirchen 1925 Made in Germany copie of Nicolaus Amatus“. Set up with Larsen Il Canonne strings (not shown).
Letter of authenticity and valuation from reputable violin dealer is available. Instrument only.
Professional player comment: ‘Broad, rich expansive tone. Warm with excellent projection. Sweet and clear in the high register. Very responsive, with great range of tone.’
Soundsample
Two-piece back with fine grain and tight figure. Fine-grain front. Golden-brown varnish. Ebony pegs and Rosewood fittings. Branded on back “H Th. Heberlein jr” (Circle with letter T & H)
Length of back: 35.8 cms. Stop length: 19.5cms. String length: 33 cms.
Born in Markneukirchen in 1843 Heinrich Theodor Heberlein jr. made violins for most of his adult life until he died around 1910. In 1897, his workshop was taken over by his sons, Paul Wilhelm and Albert Theodor, and the company continued to make instruments into the 1940’s.
