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Custom Violin with Carved Portrait Bust Scroll and Beaded Edge, Likely Contemporary
NOT SOLD (BIDDING OVER)
0.00CAD
This item WAS NOT SOLD. Auction date was 2026 Aug 01 @ 18:00UTC-06:00 : CST/MDT
A single full-size violin, distinguished by a sculpted three-dimensional portrait bust replacing the traditional scroll and an intricately beaded edge encircling the top plate. The body follows the classic violin proportions, constructed in figured maple for the back and sides and spruce for the top.
The perimeter is ornamented with a row of applied or carved wooden beads, providing an unusual decorative effect. The bust carved into the scroll appears to depict a person in period dress, possibly referencing a historical composer or notable figure, although the specific identity remains unverified.
Fittings, including fingerboard, pegs, tailpiece, and chinrest, are stained black and consistent with ebony or similar hardwoods. No maker’s label, workshop mark, or inscription is visible on the exterior in the provided images. The varnish is light and natural, with minimal surface wear and no evident repairs or structural issues. The strings are present but not tensioned for performance. This instrument’s decorative features suggest a contemporary or late 20th/early 21st-century studio or custom origin.
Dimensions: Estimated H 23 1/2 x W 8 1/4 x D 2 1/4 in.
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SW Edmonton, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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