This instrument was personally selected by the great Belgian virtuoso and teacher, Arthur Grumiaux, for one of his students in Brussels, in 1954. It is now again available and is sold with the originals of a 1954 certificate of authenticity by Max Möller, along with other documents.

Several things about this violin truly impress. Firstly it is in very good condition with very few repairs. Furthermore, it is a superb example of this maker's work, which the French authority, René Vannes describes as 'very rare'. And lastly, it is unusually well-toned with properties that distinctly set it aside as a solo instrument of a high order which should be in the hands of a truly accomplished musician. It's tonal properties conform to what one would expect from a mid-18th century instrument by one of the most respected Neapolitan violin makers in history. This violin can be said with confidence to be on a par with the finest Gaglianos from that era.

Tomasso Eberle was active in Naples 1753-1792. According to Vannes he was of German origin and believed to have been a student and later an assistant of Nicola Gagliano. The Dutch authority, Max Möller states in a letter (sold along with this violin) that not only was Eberle Gagliano's assistant, but that 'we are indebted to him for the finest in Nicola Gagliano's work!'.

The two-piece back, ribs and scroll are of rather plain wood, whereas the top is of excellent tone spruce of medium-width grain. The scroll is delicate and well-balanced. The neck graft and the peghole bushings are of very fine workmanship. The varnish is a golden brown.

Möller states in his certificate that 'This instrument, which is characteristic for this maker's fine workmanship, is in an excellent state of preservation'. It is to be noted that on the label Eberle reverts to his native German spelling of his first name (Thomas) as opposed to the Italianisation of his name on some of his other labels (Tomasso).

Dimensions :
	Length of back: 35.2 cm

Condition :
	This violin has had some repairs, but all extremely well executed, and is structurally secure.

Provenance :
	Withheld

Price :

On request