Hans Johannsson Fine Violin For Sale, 1989

This Hans Johannsson violin, made in 1989, is currently available for sale through Moseley Violins in Birmingham, UK. An exceptional early example by the distinguished Icelandic maker Hans Johannsson, offering a rare opportunity to acquire an instrument from the formative period of a career that would later earn international recognition.

Having graduated with distinction from the Newark School of Violin Making in 1980, Johannsson established workshops in both Iceland and Luxembourg shortly thereafter. This violin was commissioned at his workshop in the picturesque 12th century castle Château de Bourglinster in Luxembourg. The commission marked the beginning of a warm and enduring friendship between maker and owner, adding a charming personal dimension to the instrument’s history. Musically, the violin is every bit as compelling as its provenance suggests. Beautifully balanced throughout its range, it produces a rich, warm and velvety tone effortlessly.

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