Instrument Type: Violin
Circa: 1921
Asking Price: SOLD
Maker: Gemunder
The Violin
This Gemunder violin dates from about 1921 and arrives in great condition. It has a two-piece back. A deep brown color gives it a calm, classic look.
The tone is bright and woody. So it speaks with clarity and a natural, grounded quality. Also, that woody edge keeps the brightness from turning thin.
The 1921 date places this violin in the early twentieth century. By then, the Gemunder name already carried decades of standing in American violin making. As a result, this 1921 violin from the Gemunder name links a player to a respected tradition.
For a player, a Gemunder violin from 1921 offers a clear voice in a sound body. It suits a student stepping up to a better instrument. Also, an amateur who enjoys a bright, woody sound would find it rewarding. That is why this violin by Gemunder, made around 1921, earns a closer look.
The Maker
The Gemunder name belongs to a family of German-born violin makers who worked in New York. George Gemunder, the best known, trained in Paris with J. B. Vuillaume. Later, his violins won first place at the London World’s Fair of 1851.
This listing names the maker only as Gemunder. Because of that, it does not tie the violin to a single family member. Still, the name signals a lineage of careful, European-trained craft in America.
Over the late nineteenth century, the family built a strong reputation in New York. That reputation then carried into the twentieth century. Today, a Gemunder violin from 1921 lets a player own a piece of that story.
Terms of Sale
This violin has sold, so it is no longer available for purchase. Benning Violins invites you to browse our current catalog of fine instruments. You can also contact us directly to ask about similar pieces.