Sebastian Klotz violin, 1748, Mittenwald, Warren certificate | Metzler Violins

refined, resonant, versatile

About the Instrument

This violin is refined yet powerful, making it an excellent instrument for solo performances. Its tone is rich and clear, with a quick responsiveness when played. The instrument has a glossy varnish that varies from pale to brown-gold. Its single piece back has fine flames mostly visible at the upper bouts running slightly at a left angle. This violin is in excellent condition.

Interior label reads: “Sebastian Klotz in Mittenwald an der iser 1748”
Length: 356 mm
Upper Bouts: 164 mm
Middle Bouts: 113 mm
Lower Bouts: 202 mm

About the Maker

Sebastian Klotz (1696-1775) was born into a Bavarian family of luthiers. The legacy of the 17th-century Mittenwald school continued through the Klotz dynasty for generations. Sebastian Klotz learned the trade under his father, quickly distinguishing himself as a premier craftsman. Klotz modeled his instruments after Amati and executed a beautiful variety of varnishes and delicate details, making some of the most admired instruments among the Klotz family.