Violin Brokers

15/03/2026

Violas currently for sale include:

A.E. Smith 1963, 16 1/2 inches $99,000
Lloyd Adams 1957, 16 1/4 inches $49,500
Roberto Cavagnoli 2011, 16 1/4 inches $41,250
Riccardo Bergonzi 2005, 16 1/8 inches $38,500
Wilfred Saunders 1982, 16 1/2 inches $25,000
Ian Clarke 1996, 16 3/8 inches $25,000
John Devereux 1872, 14 1/2 inches $9,900
Robert White 2004, 16 1/8 inches $9,900

All instruments are in condition ranging from good to as new. Every instrument is professionally very well set up. Dare we say Brisbane therefore has the finest collection of violas currently available in Australia? https://violinbrokers.com/product-category/violas/

06/02/2025

Benedikt Lang violin for sale. This is a very good modern violin from the Mittenwald (the centre of violin making in Germany), from a member of a well-reputed family of makers. In excellent condition, set up and ready to go.
https://violinbrokers.com/product/benedikt-lang-violin/

Benedikt Lang violin$7,700.00 Made in Mittenwald in 1976. Description Description The Lang family were a dynasty of violinmakers from Luby, now in the Czech Republic yet less than 10km from the German border. Benedikt was born in Luby in 1893 but died in Mittenwald in 1975. Curiously this violin is....

05/02/2025

Violin Brokers is pleased to introduce our London colleague and friend Raph Hurwitz who will be in Brisbane from Saturday. While we have some wonderful bows in stock https://violinbrokers.com/product-category/bows/ Raph's collection for sale includes the following:
Violin bows: Maire, Sartory, Adam, Ouchard, Vigneron, Tubbs, Richaume...
Viola bows: Sartory, Maire, Fetique, Kowalski, Knopf
Cello bows: Vigneron, Lamy, Voirin, B Millant, W.E.Hill & Sons

📆08.02.2025 - 13.02.2025
📍Opera Apartments, South Bank
Private international exhibition of fine violin, viola, and cello bows in Brisbane, Australia.

Please DM or WhatsApp +447964310297 to make an appointment. Insurance appraisals/consultations also available.

22/12/2024

For sale - a good violin by Edwin Whitmarsh from 1922. More information here:
https://violinbrokers.com/product/edwin-whitmarsh-violin/

22/12/2024

For sale - 1903 Giulio Degani violin. This instrument is a highlight in our current inventory, and would suit a professional player for its sound, or a collector for its condition and provenance. More information here: https://violinbrokers.com/product/giulio-degani-violin-1903/

13/12/2024

Here we are selling a lovely viola by Queensland maker Robert White. The price is negotiable.

Robert White viola$9,900.00 Length of back 16 1/8″. Set up by the maker with Jargar A string, and Obligato DGC. Description Description The 3rd viola made by local Brisbane maker Robert White, in 2004. Bought by us for professional use. This viola has been used by Yuri as Guest Principal Violist o...

12/12/2024

For sale: Charles Buthod workshop violin circa 1900. This is an excellent sounding violin in superb condition. More information:
https://violinbrokers.com/product/buthod-violin/

09/12/2024

For sale: Silver-mounted violin bow. A very good playing bow priced to sell. More information: https://violinbrokers.com/product/german-violin-bow/

German violin bow unstamped$2,090.00 Silver mounted, ebony frog with pearl eye, 3-piece button (frog and button possibly not original to the stick), round stick, unstamped, 57.4 grams. Description Description We have had this bow in our collection for 15 years and its provenance has eluded us, despi...

24/11/2024

And another good sound violin for under $5,000 is this one from the Caussin workshop from the late 19th Century. https://violinbrokers.com/product/caussin-workshop-violin/

24/11/2024

Presenting a fine sounding violin by Australian maker H. F. Lewis. More details here: https://violinbrokers.com/product/henryfrancislewis-violin/

We like Australian made instruments and bows, and have recently sold two violins by A E Smith, and one by Ian Clarke, and a bow by J E Ellender. We currently have in stock other Australian violins by John Devereux, Guy Aubrey Griffin and Ian Clarke, and Australian violas by A E Smith, Lloyd Adams, Ian Clarke and Robert White, and violin, viola and cello bows by J E Ellender.

24/11/2024

Selling an English trade violin from between the wars. Stamped MADE IN LONDON below the neck button, it is in excellent condition. An alternative to new Chinese or old German instruments. More information here: https://violinbrokers.com/product/violin-branded-made-in-london/