AN ANTIQUE VIOLIN,SIGNED "HOPF" W/ BOW & BOX An antique violin signed "HOPF" with wooden box and bow. The violin retains its parts and has word "HOPF" stamped on the back at top just under the neck. With a bow and a wooden box with hinges and a handle.
Body: 14" (35.5 cm), Overall: 23 5/8" (60 cm)
Condition: good condition overall for age and use, with wear to the body of violin and some pitting and scratches to front and back, some scraping to the edges.
Four Violins, one labeled ...MADE IN GERMANY..., and branded HOPF under the back button; one labeled ...STRADIVARIUS...; one labeled ...THREE STAR BRAND...; and one labeled ...HAN SUNG...; length of back 359, 360, 337, and 354 mm. Estimate $100-300 The Hopf is not set up; numerous scratches and flecks. Poorly set neck, lower bout rib is bulging. Scroll set with mechanical pegs. The stradios not set up and has small flecks on face; minor repaired wing fractures. Crack from lower part of left F-hole; scratches on back. Broken scroll with mechanical peg infrastructure. The three star is not set up, unvarnished, missing fingerboard, repaired broken scroll. The Han Sung is set up; iin good condition. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
FULL-SIZE VIOLIN WITH CASEbranded "HOPF" to back (no interior label); 23 1/2 inches wide; Condition:
Violin branded Hopf below the button, 13 7/8", 35.20cm
An early 20thC violin, with a two piece back stamped Nach Hopf, length of back 36cm, and a bow, etc.
AN ANTIQUE 'HOPF' VIOLIN IN CASE
AN ANTIQUE 'HOPF' VIOLIN IN CASE
19th century seven-eighth size violin branded Hopf below the button, 13 13/16", 35.10cm
ANTIQUE VIOLIN AND CASE, four string design, carved head with wood tuning posts, tiger striped rear panel, "Beckers chin and shoulder rest", fitted locking case with purple velvet interior, ink stamped "*HOPF*" and "2600".
German Violin, Hopf Family, 19th Century, branded internally *HOPF* and below the back button HOPF, also branded internally F.STERBACH/PHILA., length of back 353 mm, with case. Estimate $200-300 Repaired belly cracks, wing cracks The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Early German violin of the Hopf School, unlabelled, the one piece back of faint medium curl with similar wood to the sides and head, the table of a fine width grain and the varnish of a golden-brown colour, 14", 35.60cm
Three Violins, one labeled ...GEBRUDER KIRCHNER..., length of back 359 mm; one stamped and branded ...HOPF..., length of back 356 mm; and one labeled ...NATIONAL INSTITUTE..., length of back 358 mm. Estimate $600-800 The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
HOPF PATTERN VIOLIN IN CUSTOM MADE 19TH C. MARQUETRY INLAID CASE This commercial violin was made in Klingenthal, Germany around 1880, bearing a square arching and outline typically seen in Klingenthal trade instruments of the late 19th century, branded ?HOPF". 23 1/2' overall. Poor condition, could be restored.
Violin labelled Paul Beuscher..., 14 1/4", 36.20cm, nickel mounted bow stamped Hopf, case
HOPF SCHOOL VIOLIN WITH BOW AND CASE Germany late 19th/early 20th century stamped HOPF signature inside and reverse. Violin length - 23.25 inches.
FULL-SIZE VIOLIN WITH CASEbranded "HOPF" to back (no interior label); 23 1/2 inches wide; Condition:
Two German Hopf three-quarter size violins (2)
German High End Hopf School Violin With E. J. Albert Restoration
second half of the 19th century, one-piece back, the label near the sound post reads "Graduated and Improved by E. J. Albert, 1906 / Philadelphia, PA. 188_," the interior also carries a stenciled "*/ *G * A * G *." The violin comes with a marked BAUSCH bow and hardshell case.
Corpus 354mm
Hairlines to the top with old repairs; possible repair to the back below the heel (or a removal of the HOPF name); unknown if repairs have been made over the sound post or bass bar; tuning pegs hold their position.
Late 19th century violin branded Hopf below the button, 14 1/4", 36.20cm; also an early 20th century re-varnished violin, 14 3/16", 36cm (2)
19th century violin branded Hopf below the button, 14 1/16", 35.70cm
Violin labeled "Bargelli Josefs" and dated "1930," cased with a bow marked "Hopf," violin lg. 24 in.
An antique violin signed "HOPF" with wooden box and bow. The violin retains its parts and has word "HOPF" stamped on the back at top just under the neck. With a bow and a wooden box with hinges and a handle.
Body: 14" (35.5 cm), Overall: 23 5/8" (60 cm)
Condition: good condition overall for age and use, with wear to the body of violin and some pitting and scratches to front and back, some scraping to the edges.
Antique Hopf Violin, ca. 1900, maker-marked on back and inside, already set up, early owner scratched "Ole Bull" onto the back, giving this instrument enduring character. With unsigned hairless bow and ...
Estimate: 100.00 - 200.00
German violin labelled Josef Klotz in Mittenwalde anno 1795, 13 15/16", 35.40cm; also a late 19th century German violin branded Hopf below the button, 14 1/8", 35.90cm (2) (both in need of restoration)
Mid 19th century violin branded Hopf on the table and below the button, 14", 35.60cm; also two other early 20th century full size violins (3)
Saxon Violin, c. 1820, unlabeled, branded HOPF below the button, length of back 355 mm, with case
Hopf School violin circa 1820, 14 3/16", 36cm
ANTIQUE VIOLIN AND CASEANTIQUE VIOLIN AND CASE, four string design, carved head with wood tuning posts, tiger striped rear panel, "Beckers chin and shoulder rest", fitted locking case with purple velvet interior, ink stamped "*HOPF*" and "2600".
Two Vintage Violins the first with HOPF stamp inside and on one-piece back; the second with E. MARTIN / SACHSEN / AMATI COPY inner label, EM stamp on one-piece back, overall red finish. Violins each come with a hardshell case and two unmarked bows.Chip to back of Martin scroll; both instruments with playing wear, but sound.The Estate Collection of Mr. & Mrs. Robert Ayers, Swansboro, NC.
Four Modern Violins, c. 1980, bearing the labels of Paesold, Hopf, and Sandner.
GERMAN HOPF MARKED 4/4 SIZE VIOLIN & BOW IN CASEVintage German 4/4 size violin, no visible interior mark or label, back plate stamped "Hopf" (possibly spurious) with "Arthur" incised below, wood loss at edges, lacking three fine tuners, wear to fingerboard and neck, length of back: 14"l, end to end: approx 23.25"l, accompanied by bow in need of rehairing, approx 28.5"l, all housed in G&S Co., Chicago hard case; 4.5lbs total
German Violin, Hopf, bearing the maker's brand below the back button, length of back 357 mm, with case. Estimate $200-400 repaired middle seam crack on top, repaired right wing fracture, numerous scratches and abrasions on top and back. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Early 19th century Bavarian violin with carved lion's head scroll and branded Hopf below the button, 14 1/8", 35.90cm; also another violin labelled Copy of Joseph Guarnerius, with geometric purfled back, 14", 35.60cm, two bows
19th century German violin, the two-piece back stamped 'Hopf' l.o.b. 35.6 cm, the bow with mother-of-pearl and ivory mounts, in original grained wood case
Late 19th century violin labelled and branded Hopf below the button, 14 1/8", 35.90cm, bow, case
German Violin, Hopf, branded below the back button and internally, length of back 351 mm, with case. Estimate $500-700 numerous scratches and abrasions on top and back of violin, bridge wear, probable seams open at upper and lower bouts. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
EINSTEIN, ALBERT. Typed Letter Signed, "A. Einstein," to Donald Hopf, in German, assisting in the sale of a violin, by offering to write a letter on his behalf, and by enclosing [not present] a suggestion from German-American musicologist Alfred Einstein. 1 page, 4to; some fading to signature but quite legible, folds; matted with a portrait and framed. Princeton, 9 October 1940
Klaus Dietrich (K. Donald) Hopf (1918-1972) was the violinist son of Ludwig Hopf, Einstein's friend and physicist collaborator. The younger Hopf owned a 1771 violin by Giovanni Battista Guadagnini, which is possibly the violin mentioned in the present letter.
Vintage German 4/4 size violin, no visible interior mark or label, back plate stamped "Hopf" (possibly spurious) with "Arthur" incised below, wood loss at edges, lacking three fine tuners, wear to fingerboard and neck, length of back: 14"l, end to end: approx 23.25"l, accompanied by bow in need of rehairing, approx 28.5"l, all housed in G&S Co., Chicago hard case; 4.5lbs total