1938 Oskar C. Meinel Stradivarius Model Violin Markneukirchen Germany

beautiful pre-war Oskar C. Meinel violin dated 1938 and made in Markneukirchen, Germany. The original interior label identifies the instrument as an Oskar C. Meinel reproduction of an Antonius Stradivarius model.

This is a particularly attractive example featuring a beautifully figured two-piece flamed maple back, highly figured maple ribs and neck, spruce top, ebony fingerboard and fittings, and a rich amber-brown varnish that displays the wood exceptionally well.

Oskar C. Meinel instruments from this period are associated with the respected Ernst Heinrich Roth workshop tradition in Markneukirchen and are considerably different from the inexpensive mass-produced “Stradivarius copy” violins commonly encountered.

Details:

• Oskar C. Meinel
• Markneukirchen, Germany
• Dated 1938
• Full-size 4/4 violin
• Stradivarius model
• Highly figured two-piece maple back
• Figured maple ribs and neck
• Spruce top
• Ebony fingerboard and fittings
• Beautiful aged amber/brown varnish
• Includes the pictured vintage fitted case
• Includes the pictured bow

The violin presents beautifully for an instrument approaching 90 years old and shows normal evidence of age and use. Please carefully review the detailed photographs for the exact cosmetic condition.

The instrument, label, case and included bow shown in the photographs are the actual items being offered.

A beautiful pre-war German violin with outstanding figuring and tremendous visual character. An excellent candidate for a serious player, collector, or enthusiast of historic Markneukirchen instruments.