Cellos

The cello (violoncello) is considered the stringed instrument that most closely resembles the male human voice. The cello tone does indeed have a unique, singing character which especially antique cellos project with huge volume, an incomparable range of nearly five octaves and an extravagant wealth of registers. From baroque music to jazz and even to popular music, there is hardly a genre that is not played with old cellos. Far more than a mere “little bass”, as its name suggests, cellos as being the deepest voice in the violin family have a musical radius that extend from solo performance to various ensemble combinations. Constructing a versatile stringed instrument as the cello may be described with little exaggeration as the crowning achievement of the luthiers’ art. Discriminating musicians of any musical persuasion are sure to discover interesting old cellos and antique cellos for sale, 3/4 cellos and cello bows with personality in our online collection. Search our website for cellos of a special maker or origin by typing e. g. "German cello" or "3/4 cello" into the search box. Discover old cellos, antique cellos and master cellos at Corilon violins: each one professionally restored by the luthiers in our violin shop and offered ready to play. Antique cellos for sale at Corilon violins: each one offered in perfect condition, ready to play, with 30 days returns, optional certificate, competently set up and approved by our qualified violin makers. Follow the link to see some of the cellos we have sold.

Probably English cello, late 20th century

English cello, 1984, H.E. Runnacles - table

This recommendable old cello was crafted presumably in England in the late 20th centu ...

Inventory No.: 3684
Provenance: prob. England
Maker: Unknown
Length of back: 75.6 cm
Year: approx. 1980
Price: 4,000.00 €

SALE: 3/4 Cello by Wilfried Leonhardt, Mittenwald

Wilfried Leonhardt, Mittenwald - 3/4 sized cello, ca. 1970 - table

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In the traditional Bavarian violinmaking town of Mittenwald, the workshop of luthier ...

Inventory No.: 2381
Provenance: Mittenwald
Maker: Wilfried Leonhardt
Length of back: 68.8 cm
Year: approx. 1970
Price: 4,500.00 €

Viennese master cello by Anton Ostrizek, 1927

Old Viennese cello by Anton Ostrizek, 1927

This Viennese master cello is a true rarity and was crafted by Anton Ostrizek in 1927 ...

Inventory No.: 5133
Provenance: Vienna
Maker: Anton Ostrizek
Length of back: 74.6 cm
Year: 1927
Price: 6,500.00 €

Old German Cello by Eduard Tauscher, circa 1920

Eduard Tauscher, cello approx. 1920 - table

As a young master luthier, Eduard Tauscher is said to have made his first violins fro ...

Inventory No.: 2633
Provenance: Erlbach near Markneukirchen
Maker: Eduard Tauscher
Length of back: 75.8 cm
Year: approx. 1920
Price: 8,500.00 €

Old Mittenwald cello from the Eugen Gärtner collection

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Amongst the most highly regarded ateliers of the late 19th and early 20th century, th ...

Inventory No.: 2714
Provenance: Mittenwald / Stuttgart
Maker: Eugen Gärtner
Length of back: 75.5 cm
Year: approx. 1900
Price: 8,500.00 €