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New Benning Instruments & The Collections 

Hans Benning CelloOne of the greatest pleasures for the Bennings has been the making of new instruments. Initially Paul Toenniges in his lifetime made 50 double basses. Hans and Nancy Benning have collaborated on making over 150 violins, violas, cellos bass gambas, tenor gambas and viola d'more. This passion for making has reached its third generation and Eric Benning has now made over 20 instruments with many more on the way.

Each step of the new making process is done with carefully thought out accuracy. The wood chosen is well seasoned Bosnian maple for the back sides and scroll, and the top is Bavarian or Bosnian spruce. Most of their wood that is used has been aged for at least 25 years. Years of foresight and many trips to Europe to hand select each piece of wood, has benefited the Bennings in having an excellent selection of raw materials to begin with.

Violins made by the Bennings are made primarily on Stradivarius and Eric Benning CelloGuarnerius outlines. Cellos are made after Stradivarius, Amati, David Tecchler and a small John Betts model. Violas also follow the Stradivarius outline in a comfortable 161/2" model. Inquiries into their Baroque instruments along with special carvings is also encouraged.

Most of all their instruments are varnished as new instruments, with the exception of special order copies. The Bennings feel that the unique wear that occurs over time is the best form of patina that an instrument could get. When encountering prejudice towards new instruments, Hans is heard frequently saying, "Stradivarius made new instruments". Benning instruments can be ordered with usually less than a year for your order to be completed.

 

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Members of:
  • The American Federation of Violin and Bow Makers
  • The International Society of Violin and Bow Makers
  • The German Violin Makers Society
  • The Violin Society of America

The Benning Collections

Maker: Sartory, Eugene

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Description: Round, chestnut stick, silver and ebony mounted. Superbly balanced.
Authenticity status: Certificate
Asking price (US): See Dealer
Dealer: Studio City Music, Inc.
Certificate author: Paul Childs
Type: Bow - Viola
Maker: Watson, W. D.

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Description: English. Excellent condition.
Authenticity status: Certificate
Asking price (US): On Request
Dealer: Studio City Music, Inc.
Certificate author: Hans & Eric Benning
Type: Bow - Violin
Maker: Ouchard, Emile A
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Description: Orange-brown, round stick, silver and ebony mounted.
Authenticity status: Certificate
Asking price (US): $8,500
Dealer: Studio City Music, Inc.
Certificate author: William Watson
Type: Bow - Violin
Maker: Hill & Sons, W.
Circa: 1930
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Description: Fleur-de-lys, gold mounted in tortoiseshell. Octagonal stick. Excellent condition.
Authenticity status: Certificate
Asking price (US): $7,500
Dealer: Studio City Music, Inc.
Certificate author: William Watson
Type: Bow - Violin
Maker: Watson, W. D.

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Description: English. Excellent condition
Authenticity status: Certificate
Asking price (US): On Request
Dealer: Studio City Music, Inc.
Certificate author: Hans & Eric Benning
Type: Bow - Violin
Maker: Voirin, Francois Nicolas
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Description: Silver and ebony mounted, round stick.
Authenticity status: Certificate
Asking price (US): $12,000
Dealer: Studio City Music, Inc.
Certificate author: William Watson
Type: Bow - Violin
Maker: Lamy, Alfred

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Description: Round stick, ebony and silver, good condition.
Authenticity status: Certificate
Asking price (US): $12,000
Dealer: Studio City Music, Inc.
Certificate author: Hans & Eric Benning
Type: Bow - Violin
Maker: Fetique, Victor

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Description: Silver and ebony mounted, French. Excellent condition.
Authenticity status: Certificate
Asking price (US): On Request
Dealer: Studio City Music, Inc.
Certificate author: Hans & Eric Benning
Type: Bow - Violin
Maker: Tubbs, James

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Description: Silver and ebony mounted, English bow. Excellent condition.
Authenticity status: Certificate
Asking price (US): On Request
Dealer: Studio City Music, Inc.
Certificate author: Hans & Eric Benning
Type: Bow - Violoncello
Maker: Pfretzschner, H.R.
Circa: 1900
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Description: Silver and ebony mounted.
Authenticity status: Certificate
Asking price (US): On Request
Dealer: Studio City Music, Inc.
Certificate author: Hans & Eric Benning
Type: Bow - Violoncello
Maker: Watson, W. D.
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Description: English. Excellent condition.
Authenticity status: Certificate
Asking price (US): On Request
Dealer: Studio City Music, Inc.
Certificate author: Hans & Eric Benning
Type: Bow - Violoncello
Maker: Hill & Sons, W. E.
Circa: 1915
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Description: Mint condition, ebony and silver, octagonal stick.
Authenticity status: Certificate
Asking price (US): On Request
Dealer: Studio City Music, Inc.
Type: Bow - Violoncello
Maker: Nurnberger, Albert
Circa: 1900
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Description: Gold and ebony mounted.
Authenticity status: Certificate
Asking price (US): On Request
Dealer: Studio City Music, Inc.
Certificate author: Hans & Eric Benning
Type: Bow - Violoncello
Maker: Bazin, Louis
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Description: Ebony and silver mounted. French. Excellent condition.
Authenticity status: Certificate
Asking price (US): On Request
Dealer: Studio City Music, Inc.
Certificate author: Hans & Eric Benning
Type: Bow - Violoncello
Maker: Morizot, Louis
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Description: Ebony and silver mounted. French. Excellent condition.
Authenticity status: Certificate
Asking price (US): On Request
Dealer: Studio City Music, Inc.
Certificate author: Hans & Eric Benning
Type: Bow - Violoncello
Maker: Sartory, Eugene
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Description: Ebony and silver mounted. French. Excellent condition.
Authenticity status: Certificate
Asking price (US): On Request
Dealer: Studio City Music, Inc.
Certificate author: Hans & Eric Benning
Type: Viola
Maker: Benning, Eric

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Description: Violas made to order in 16" and 16 1/2" models. Bosnian maple and Bavarian spruce used.
Authenticity status: Certificate
Asking price (US): $16,000
Dealer: Studio City Music, Inc.
Certificate author: Maker
Type: Violin
Maker: Klotz, Sebastien
Circa: 1771
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Authenticity status: Certificate
Asking price (US): See Dealer
Dealer: Studio City Music, Inc.
Certificate author: Sprenger
Type: Violin
Maker: Gagliano, Giuseppe & Antonio
Circa: 1823
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Description: One piece back with a rich, powerful tone.
Authenticity status: Certificate
Asking price (US): On Request
Dealer: Studio City Music, Inc.
Certificate author: Rudolf Wurlitzer
Type: Violin
Maker: Fredi, Rudolfo
Circa: 1903

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Description: Beautiful one piece back, excellent condition, rich, full tone. Listed in the Wurlitzer catalogue.
Authenticity status: Certificate
Asking price (US): On Request
Dealer: Studio City Music, Inc.
Certificate author: Benning Certificate
Type: Violin
Maker: Benning, Eric

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Description: Two piece, Italian poplar back. Warm, rich sound.
Authenticity status: Certificate
Asking price (US): $14,000
Dealer: Studio City Music, Inc.
Certificate author: Makers Certificate
Type: Violin
Maker: Sgarbi, Antonio
Circa: 1902
Description: Two piece back. Great sound and excellent condition.
Authenticity status: Certificate
Asking price (US): On Request
Dealer: Studio City Music, Inc.
Certificate author: Hans & Eric Benning
Type: Violin
Maker: Lupot, Nicholas
Circa: 1824
Description: One piece back mint condition, excellent sound.
Authenticity status: Certificate
Asking price (US): On Request
Dealer: Studio City Music, Inc.
Certificate author: Hamma
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Type: Violoncello
Maker: Benning, Eric
Circa: 1999
Description: Fine representation of a violoncello made by Eric Benning. Mr. Benning is currently accepting commissions for new instruments.
Authenticity status: Certificate
Asking price (US): $28,000
Dealer: Studio City Music, Inc.
Certificate author: Maker
Type: Violoncello
Maker: Vuillaume, Jean Baptiste
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Description: Two piece back with the St. Cecile stamp. Red varnish.
Authenticity status: Certificate
Asking price (US): See Dealer
Dealer: Studio City Music, Inc.
Certificate author: Peter Waters
Type: Violoncello
Maker: Benning, Eric

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Description: Cellos made to order in the style of Strad, Forester, Tecchler, and Amati, Bosnian maple and Bavarian spruce.
Authenticity status: Certificate
Asking price (US): $28,000
Dealer: Studio City Music, Inc.
Certificate author: Maker
Type: Violoncello
Maker: Bourlier,
Circa: 1870
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Description: Two piece back, flat arching. Penetrating tone.
Authenticity status: Certificate
Asking price (US): On Request
Dealer: Studio City Music, Inc.
Certificate author: Jaques Camurat
Type: Violoncello
Maker: Forster Sr., William
Circa: 1790
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Description: A nice dark red-brown color. Warm, rich tone.
Authenticity status: Certificate
Asking price (US): On Request
Dealer: Studio City Music, Inc.
Certificate author: Hans & Eric Benning
Type: Violoncello
Maker: Pallotta, Pietro
Circa: 1790

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Description: Excellent condition, two-piece back, orange-brown varnish, excellent condition with no major work done.
Authenticity status: Certificate
Asking price (US): On Request
Dealer: Studio City Music, Inc.
Certificate author: Jacques Francais

 

 

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