FINDING BESPOKE:
"THE VIOLINMAKER"
Director, cinematographer and filmmaker Michael Bernard released an original short film chronicling the story of the Bennings, the family of distinguished violinmakers.
THROUGH OUR SKILL, ARTISTRY AND EXPERTISE WE PROVIDE THE HIGHEST QUALITY SERVICES TO PLAYERS OF ALL LEVELS
WE ARE A FULL SERVICE VIOLIN SHOP
Appraisals
We draw on our 60 years of experience to perform expert appraisals of fine violins, violas, cellos and bows.
Commissions
Eric Benning accepts commissioned work to craft individualized violins, violas and cellos by request.
Consignments
We accept consignments of fine violins, violas, cellos and bows to place before our international clientele.
Restorations
Expert restoration and repair of violins, violas, cellos and bows have long been a staple of our studio.
FINE INSTRUMENT CATALOG
At Benning Violins, we maintain one of the largest selections of fine stringed instruments for sale. Our exceptional collection includes fine violins, fine violas, and fine cellos from renowned old-world masters and contemporary luthiers, including our master violinmaker Eric Benning. Fine violin bows, viola bows, and cello bows crafted by French masters complement our stringed instrument collection.
FINE VIOLINS FOR SALE
We offer an exceptional selection of fine, fully restored violins crafted by old-world masters for examination, trial and purchase. Violins crafted by modern masters round out our collection.
FINE VIOLAS FOR SALE
We offer a extensive variety of fine, quality violas crafted from the mid-18th Century to the late 21st Century for examination, trial and purchase. Our violas are fully restored and in-stock.
FINE CELLOS FOR SALE
We offer a catalog of fine, master-crafted cellos by old-world and renowned modern makers for examination, trial and purchase. We offer facilities for trial in our studio’s showroom.
BENNING INSTRUMENTS FOR SALE
We offer violins, violas and cellos crafted by the Benning family of luthiers, made in the style and tradition of the master Cremonese violinmakers, for examination, audition and purchase.
FINE BOWS FOR SALE
We offer an extensive and enviable collection of fine violin, viola and cello bows crafted by the renowned French masters, as well as bows by prominent modern makers, for examination, trial and purchase.
BAROQUE INSTRUMENTS FOR SALE
We offer a distinguished selection of fine baroque-era instruments — from Viola da gambas to Viola d’amores — crafted by notable makers, fully restored and available for examination, trial, and purchase.
FINE VIOLINS, VIOLAS AND CELLOS CRAFTED BY ERIC BENNING ARE PLAYED BY A NUMBER OF PREMIER PLAYERS, CONCERT PERFORMERS AND RECORDING ARTISTS.