We are pleased to offer this fine violin crafted by Helmut Ellersieck for examination, trial and purchase.
Instrument Type: Violin
Year: 1939
Price: Upon Request
Maker: Helmuth Ellersieck
Dimensions: Back Length, 35.2 cm.
The Violin
This exquisite violin, crafted by Helmuth Ellersieck in Los Angeles in 1939, showcases a stunning one-piece, quarter-cut maple back with medium-narrow flame and beautiful figuring. The matching ribs and scroll complement the two-piece spruce top, which displays narrow, even grain. A golden-yellow varnish with tasteful shading and a pale-golden ground enhances its elegant appearance. Tonally, the instrument is clear and resonant, offering a radiant top and responsive playability across all registers. The interior label reads: “Helmuth Ellersieck Los Angeles Faciebat Anno 1939, #737.” The violin is in excellent condition.
The Maker
Helmuth Ellersieck (1886–1973) was born in Rostock, Germany. At age 14, he apprenticed under Ernest Kreul in Markneukirchen and later worked in Berlin and Copenhagen before leading a workshop in Oslo. In 1927, he emigrated to the United States and established himself in Los Angeles, becoming known for his violins based on Stradivari and Guarneri models. His work is praised for its skillful craftsmanship, use of aged wood, and a rich, penetrating tone.
Terms of Sale
This fine violin is available for examination and trial and has been meticulously set up to our exacting specifications before addition to our catalog. If you wish to inquire further about this violin, please contact us using the green button at the top of this listing or call 1-818-762-1374 during business hours.