A Beautiful Strad Replica by Karl Wurm,
Erlangen, Germany 1980
This is a contemporary violin with a
lyrical bright voice built on a Golden Period Strad model. The
transparent orange-red varnish is antiqued in the best
Markneukirchen style. Markneukirchen in East Germany has been home
to many of the great workshops including Ernst Heinrich Roth,
Heberlein and Pfretzschner. A tradition of meticulous workmanship
based on the best Italian models developed in these workshops.
After World War II many of the Markneukirchen makers relocated to
Erlangen in Bavaria.
In perfect condition this violin would
sell for seven thousand dollars. An expertly inlaid soundpost
patch to the back reduces its price to $2500. The damage is
virtually invisible both outside and inside. This is a rare
opportunity to acquire an example of the best of modern German
violinmaking.
Label: Karl Wurm Geigenbauer Erlangen 1980
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