Hopf Violin circa 1880, part 1. Select Size:12 x 18" showing it once belonged to

showing it once belonged to the affluent Medici family of Florence

This image shows a pair of tambourines crafted in Melbourne by Guy du Blêt

This viola was already an antique when Johann Sebastian Bach was born

blended to achieve full depth of field and reveal fine detail throughout the instrument’s interior

Hopf Violin circa 1880, part 1. Select Size:12 x 18" showing it once belonged toThis remarkable photo captures the interior of the first violin I successfully photographed. Initially, it was presented to me as a Hopf, but I believe it is actually a 19th century replica. The craftsmanship details, such as the bass bar and the simple neck joint, reveal this. The Hopf family, a large group of makers dating back to the 18th century (or perhaps earlier), usually produced distinctive models that are quite rare. Over time, a more