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This is an antique violin by one of the most respected English makers of the 20th century, George Wulme Hudson. It’s a brilliant sounding violin suitable for a budding soloist, and in excellent condition.
Labelled Antonio Gragnani this is an extremely well-made violin in the style of Antonio Gragnani.
Owned, loved and played by a brilliant London violin player for many years.
The tone is very mature and dark, not lacking power.
LOB: 356 mm
A Strad copy from Hills golden period in perfect condition with a back that rivals a William Turner sunset. A true work of art.
This violin is also featured in Bruce Babbitts book ‘The Wanderer’ on pages 186-187.
The back is one piece of flamed maple and a table of two pieces of fine-grained spruce. It Boasts a highly flamed and immaculately cut maple inked scroll all covered in a beautiful varnish unique to the violins made by Hills in this golden period.
The tone is strong and focused with the violin being able to produce a large dynamic range.
LOB: 358 mm
Bein & fushi Certificate
A magnificent example covered in the better of his two varnishes with original Hills certificate and receipt.
The violin holds its own against Gaglianos,Pressendas and many other top names.(At a tenth of the price) So very easy to play,extremely even and has power.
No sound post cracks and in fantastic condition.
Dendrochronology also matches this antique violin to other Leopold Widhalm violins.
L.O.B: 354 mm
W.E Hills & Sons certificate and receipt for 1950.
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