Cellos by Category (value)
Most recent additions:
- Ref: 234 Maker: Modern school Year: c.1930 Category: £5,001 - £10,000
- Ref: 212 Maker: Jean Coplere Year: 1963 Category: £10,001 - £20,000
- Ref: 200 Maker: (unknown) Year: 1987 Category: Up to £2,000 (students' instruments)
- Ref: 192 Maker: Léon Mougenot (Gauche) Year: 1932 Category: £10,001 - £20,000
If at any time you have a special request, like a particular instrument or bow, then please email or phone us with your details. We shall be pleased to do our best for you.
Rare and Special cellos
Ref: 100 Maker: Arthur & John Betts Origin: English Year: c.1830 Back length: 754mm Status: Sold or on reserve
A very fine and rare English 'cello by Arthur and John Betts of London, made circa 1830. This unique instrument represents their finest work. It is in an almost mint condition and sold with the certificate of W. E. Hill & Sons, London.
Ref: 180 Maker: Auguste Bernadel Origin: French Year: 1862 Back length: 760mm Status: Sold or on reserve
We are pleased to offer an exceptional and rare 19th Century 'cello made by the great French and Parisian maker, AUGUSTE SEBASTIAN BERNADEL (known as 'Bernadel Pere'). Instruments of this quality and condition (this 'cello is in a mint condition) appear on the market once in a lifetime, let alone the work of the great Bernadel. The 'cello contains the maker's original printed label at the rue Croix des Petits Champs, Paris, dated 1862, together with the signature of Bernadel on the inner back. Covered in a rich, deep, red-brown varnish, the 'cello has a superb, solo quality tone. (Sold with the certificate of Rampel-Vatelot at Paris, dated 2009). [images pending]
£10,001 - £20,000 cellos
Ref: 183 Maker: Gustave Bazin Origin: French Year: c.1890 Back length: 757mm
The BAZIN family of France excelled themselves as great bow makers. GUSTAVE BAZIN, although a trained bow maker originally, concentrated his abilities and efforts into becoming an instrument maker. So good was his work, J. B. COLLIN-MEZIN employed him as his top craftsman for several years. His neat work and use of the finest wood can be seen in this 'cello from the 1890s. It is in an almost mint condition (highly rare for a 'cello of this age!) and has a superb tone.
Ref: 212 Maker: Jean Coplere Origin: French Year: 1963 Back length: 755mm
JEAN COPLERE has produced some very fine instruments and as a modern maker is very much appreciated. His work is traditional and every aspect of craftsmanship superbly worked out.
We are happy, therefore, to offer one of his 'cellos which was completed in 1963. It is beautifully made and in a perfect state, covered in a fine and pretty oil varnish of a honey-tan colour. The tone of this 'cello is full and rich and easily produced.
Ref: 192 Maker: Léon Mougenot (Gauche) Origin: French Year: 1932 Back length: 755mm Status: Sold or on reserve
Léon Mougenot's ateliér at Mirecourt, France, 1918
At the age of thirteen, LEON MOUGENOT began his studies with his father George Mougenot, in Brussels. After working for the famous French maker Paul Blanchard in Lyons and then Paul Jombar in Paris, he removed to London and spent a few years with the World renown firm of W. E. Hill & Sons in Bond Street.
In 1899 he returned to France and created his own famous workshop in Mirecourt where it remained operating until the début of the 1950s. A list of some of the luthiers who worked for him, is an indication of the thoroughly high quality and standard of their output. [French] Charles Enel, Max Millant, Rene Jacquemin, Lucien Schmitt, Paul Bisch, Lucien Ragot. [English] Hill. [Italian] Carlo and Leandro Bisiach.
The 'cello which we are offering was made in the workshops in 1932 [numbered '274'] and is a supreme example of their finest work. It is in a mint condition and has a resonant, rich tone.
£5,001 - £10,000 cellos
Ref: 234 Maker: Modern school Origin: French Year: c.1930 Back length: 752mm
This Strad copy 'cello is in a mint condition and bears the label and brand of EMILE BLONDELET at Paris. The tone is full and rich and would be a suitable instrument for an amateur player or young cellist of grade VI plus.
Up to £2,000 (students' instruments) cellos
IMPORTANT NOTICE. We would ask that you read about our 'Buy Back Guarantee'. We try to carry a varied stock of student violins to suit every pocket, ranging from £500 to £2,000. We purchase only those instruments which are in a near-perfect, mint or near-mint condition and each is set up with the best quality fittings.
Ref: 200 Maker: (unknown) Origin: German Year: 1987 Size: 3/4
We are offering, on behalf of the owner, a good modern 3/4 size German cello made in the workshops of Roderich Paesold. The instrument is in a mint condition and sold together with its 3/4 size bow and case. Price £1,600 [similar modern examples are being retailed at a higher price]
New hand-made cellos
In addition to the older instruments recommended for students (up to about grade VIII standard), we are delighted to offer hand-made instruments from two of the finest workshops in China. The images, where shown, give a good indication of their high quality. We choose them for their exceptional craftsmanship and choice of wood, many of which are made from European wood (Balkan maple and Italian spruce) and also the use of a superb oil varnish, tastefully antiqued. They are finished and set up in our workshop with the finest fittings, strings and materials, in order to offer a sound of the highest quality.
Ref: 152 Maker: (various) Origin: Chinese Year: n/a Size: [various]
Indicative price range: £1,600 - £2,800.
Ref: 160 Maker: (various) Origin: Chinese Year: n/a Back length: 760mm
Another superb example of a hand made cello from one of the best Chinese workshops. This Strad copy is in a perfect state and made from the finest wood and covered in a rich red-brown varnish. The tone is deep, rich and easily produced. £3,000.