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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Violin by Nicolo Gagliano
Naples, 1766
This is a very fine example by Nicolo Gagliano, in extremely clean condition, and still be...
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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 Giovanni Battista Guadagnini
Parma, 1769
The Ex-Merter Guadagnini is one of the finest sounding examples of the Parma period we’v...
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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 deep red transparent varnish with fine craquelure, elegant arching;...
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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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Steven Isserlis masterclass & concert with Kanneh-Mason trio and others
24/11/2017
It was a pleasure to host a superb masterclass with world-class cellist, Steven Isserlis, earlier this week. During the masterclass, Steven worked with the Kanneh-Mason Trio and the Bukolika piano trio.
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Stradivarius loaned to Syrian refugee Rami for Royal Albert Hall debut
19/09/2017
Florian Leonhard Fine Violins is delighted to loan the 1690 'Stephens' Stradivarius to Syrian violinist Rami for his Royal Albert Hall debut.
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