Violin authentication

[Le Kim Tan]

Dear Maestros, 

This is a violin I was given, the giver said it was a valuable instrument, can you help me identify it?

Thank you so much

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited August 5 by Le Kim Tan

[JonnyFW]

Is the tennis ball just for scale?

[deans]

In the world of violins its not particularly valuable. But it looks perfectly servicable and could be a decent player. Nice gift.

[Le Kim Tan]

46 minutes ago, JonnyFW said:

Is the tennis ball just for scale?

I just learned the violin, I use a tennis ball to practice my hand strength.

[Le Kim Tan]

8 minutes ago, deans said:

In the world of violins its not particularly valuable. But it looks perfectly servicable and could be a decent player. Nice gift.

Can I ask if this violin is genuine and how much is it worth?

[Vafan]

It is probably what the Rampal certificate says… A violin made, rather finished, in the workshop of the Laberte firm. Maybe bought in from Mirecourt. The real experts will tell you more, if they wish. A way better Instrument than that on what I started to play ;-)

[Bratschist]

Am I being poisoned by the Maestronet?

Even this instrument looks like a Markneukirchen to me! LOL

[Le Kim Tan]

I really want to know how much this violin is worth, because I want to buy a gift worth that much for my friend.

[martin swan]

I would strongly recomnend that you get in touch with Vatelot Rampal and ask them if they recognise that certificate. They are only an email away …

i have never seen a Rampal “expertise” that looks like that, but maybe it’s a form they used to use for lower value instruments.

i’m confused - were you given this instrument or are you thinking of buying it so you can give it?

 

[GeorgeH]

7 hours ago, Le Kim Tan said:

I really want to know how much this violin is worth, because I want to buy a gift worth that much for my friend.

A violin’s price can vary based on where, when, and how it is sold. For examples, an auction price will likely be different than a retail dealer’s price and a violin sold in New York city will likely cost more than the same violin sold in the rural mid-west. 

Your best route is to take it to an appraiser and pay for a written replacement-cost insurance or a fair market value appraisal. Note that replacement-value appraisals are often higher than fair market value appraisals. Having a written appraisal would be useful in case you ever needed to make an insurance claim for loss or damage.

 

 

[deans]

I believe the OP just wants to buy a nice gift for the person who gave it to him. Assuming it doesnt have to be legally equitable, i would be looking for something in the ball park of 1K.

[Le Kim Tan]

8 hours ago, martin swan said:

I would strongly recomnend that you get in touch with Vatelot Rampal and ask them if they recognise that certificate. They are only an email away …

i have never seen a Rampal “expertise” that looks like that, but maybe it’s a form they used to use for lower value instruments.

i’m confused - were you given this instrument or are you thinking of buying it so you can give it?

 

I was given this violin and don't want to be in debt so I will buy another gift of equal value as a thank you, this violin sounds pretty good too