"World authority on fine violins"
“World-renowned violin dealer”
“The world’s leading expert”
Buying an Instrument
With a constantly expanding stock of carefully selected instruments, from high quality German, French and English instruments to the finest examples of Stradivari and Guarneri del Gesù, Florian Leonhard Fine Violins offers an extensive range of violins, violas and cellos at every level. With Florian’s expert eye, we ensure that each instrument is genuine, and take the time to match the musician with their perfect instrument. We handle some of the world’s most prestigious violin sales and our client list includes many current and future international music stars.
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Restoration & Repairs
Our team of specialist restorers apply techniques finessed over centuries to preserve and restore instruments in the most conservative manner.
Authentication, Certification & Valuation
Often referred to as ‘the Sherlock Holmes of violin authentication,’ Florian Leonhard offers bespoke authentication and valuation services that are recognised worldwide by all major institutions.
New Making
Crafted with knowledge and expertise, honed over 30 years of intense study, our meticulous bench copies are now used by some of the best players in the world.
Highlights from our London Collection
These are some of the fine, carefully selected instruments currently in our collection.
A Violin by Tomaso Balestrieri
Mantua, c1760
This highly characteristic violin by the great Mantuan maker is a ‘powerhouse’ example...
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A Violin by Pietro Antonio Dalla Costa
Treviso, c1760
A strong follower of the Brothers Amati, Dalla Costa is a great name amongst the makers of...
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A Violin by Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume
Paris, 1862
A very typical example by this great French maker, dealer and innovator from his latest pe...
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A Violin by Gennaro Gagliano
Naples, c.1740
An unusually fine, bold example of one of the most important South Italian makers. Its arc...
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A Violin by Carlo Giuseppe Oddone
Turin, 1929
A delightfully typical and clean example of this important early twentieth century makers ...
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A Violin by Carlo Ferdinando Landolphi
Milan, 1759
This violin displays a rich orange varnish with fine craquelure, elegant arching; the mode...
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Sheku Kanneh-Mason releases new album
10/02/2020
Recorded on the 1610 Amati cello we were delighted to permanently reunite with Sheku in 2016, we would like to congratulate Sheku on the release of his brand-new album. Elgar.
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Q&A with the Florian Leonhard Fine Violins Team
10/02/2020
If you're interested in violin making, expertise and restoration and would like a true insight into our world, read our blog for expert answers from our recent social media Q&A session.
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Nancy Zhou plays launch party to celebrate our new premises in New York
09/11/2018
Florian Leonhard Fine Violins has moved into new premises in New York which will include a new workshop. Violinist Nancy Zhou gave an inspiring and mesmerising performance at a launch party to celebrate the move.
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We are proud to be the Royal College of Music’s official Expert and Luthier for Stringed Instruments.
