Remembering Eugene Sârbu
Eric WenWho was Eugene Sârbu? For years he was known in London as a mysterious figure who attended all the auctions and surprised everyone by playing marvelously when trying out violins. Some older musicians also had a faint memory of him winning several major competitions and appearing on BBC Radio 3.
The legacy of New York violin maker Luiz Bellini
Jason PriceFour mint condition violins by the highly-acclaimed New York violin maker, Luiz Bellini (1935-2015) are featured in our May 2024 New York sale. These violins were kept under lock and key by the maker and have never been used. They were only recently discovered by his family and are now being offered for sale for the very first time. In this week’s Carteggio, Tarisio Director, Jason Price looks at the life and influence of Maestro Bellini.
Remembering Francis Kuttner
Florence HaselerIn light of our April T2 auction, which features a large collection of tonewood and books from Francis’s workshop, we had the pleasure of speaking to a handful of Francis’s many, many friends, who were all too willing to share their fond memories of his humor and warmth.
The elephant in the room: An expert forgery by Jack Lott
Jason Price and Michael A. BaumgartnerLot 59 in our March auction blurs the boundaries of imitation and forgery. Throughout its history, this beguiling violin has been repeatedly bought, sold and certified as a genuine Guarneri.
