Antique Czech-Bohemian viola, around 1900

This instrument is a good Czech viola from the turn of the century 1900. It was likely made in the Brno area in the South of Bohemia. The length of back is 39,5 cm. The woods are beautifully selected: on top os fine to medium grained spruce, the back of mildly flamed maple. Top and back plates are of one piece. The bright inlaid purfling is nicely made in the Czech tradition. The varnish is thinly applied and in good condition with some minor wear from playing. The color is a warm golden red over a golden yellow ground. The instrument is in perfect undamaged and crackfree condition. It has been overhauled and set up by our luthier to full playing condition. The violas sound is warm, dark and open, clear, even and well balanced. Special recommendation!