As well as my own instruments, I am very pleased to represent some of the country’s leading makers, and often have examples of the following makers: Yann Besson, William John, John Cockburn, Ian McWilliams and many more. I also have a close connection to Newark and Merton violin making schools, and as a result, can offer handmade instruments by up and coming makers at very reasonable prices.
I have a number of trade French and German instruments for sale as well as modern Chinese outfits suitable for students looking for something to take them through their grades and beyond.
A wide range of strings and accessories are available from the workshop, and are sold at internet prices.
15 11/16" Viola by John Cockburn
This fine viola is based on a model by G.B. Guadagnini.
£8,500
Viola by Henry Mann
A fine contemporary viola by the maker Henry Mann and inspired by Giacomo Gennaro. The back measuring 41.5 cm. After studying at Newark Henry has gone on to work for and collaborate with a number of wonderful makers, including Francois Denis and Marcus Klimke.
£15,000
ViolA by STEFFEN NOWAK
A fine viola made in 2012, measuring 16 1/2” and modelled after an instrument by Andrea Guarneri.
£12,500
Violin by Yann Besson
A beautiful violin by the great contemporary French maker Yann Besson. Length of back 359mm.
£12,000
Violin by Steffen Nowak
This 2009 instrument is based on a model by Stradivari.
£10,000
Viola by JOHN CRAWFORD
A fine antiqued viola, after Grancino and measuring 15 3/4”.
£8,500
Educational sales and hire services
SONUS VIOLA
Contemporary handmade and selected viola measuring 15 1/2” set up to a professional standard in our workshop.
£1,600
EASTMAN STRINGS VIOLA
Excellent educational level violin from Eastman Strings, set up to a professional standard in our workshop.
£1,300
FRENCH VIOLIN
Late 19th century French violin. Light wear to edges, otherwise excellent condition. Length of back 35.7 cm
£2,200
French violin by M Couturieux
A lovely French violin by M. Couturieux, c1890, the back measuring 35.8 cm. Good condition with a restored and reinforced Soundpost’s crack in the front, a minor centre joint repair to the front and light edge wear.
£2,500
French violin by Rivière and Hawkes
A fine French violin “The Professor” under the Rivière and Hawkes label, made in 1886 the back measuring 35.8 cm.
Some wear, otherwise good condition.
£4,000
ELYSIA VIOLA
An excellent choice for an intermediate player. The Elysia range from Stentor is long established in the industry.
Set up to a professional standard in our workshop.
£750
Hire scheme
Larkman Violins offers a hire scheme for educational violin viola and cello outfits. Please contact us for pricing and conditions.
For any further information on these instruments, please call Jon on 07584 096484, or email jon.larkman@gmail.com