Geigenbauer Werkstatt Anton Schaendl, Mittenwald, Germany
Anton Schaendl
Anton Schaendl was an active violinmaker in Mittenwald, Bavaria, at the end of the 18th and beginning of the 19th century. He was particularly active between 1780 and 1820. This instrument from 1819 therefore falls within his later, more experienced period.
The cello comes with a valuation (2024) by a certified Dutch Luthier. She states that the cello has a crack that has been properly repaired and that the cello is in good condition.
The cello is built from quality German tonewoods (spruce and maple). The varnish is of good quality in a chestnut brown. It has a lot of character, both in sound as in its vintage looks.
A Schaendl from 1819 is ideal for conservatory students or serious amateurs looking for a characterful historical instrument with a warm, chamber music-like sound.
The dimensions of this (4/4) cello:
- upper width 34.3 cm
- narrowest width 23,5 cm
- bottom width 43,7 cm
- body height (to the heel) 75,7 cm
- the scale is 70 cm (keel to bridge)
- the cello fits in an ordinary cello case.
The current setup consists of:
- The fingerboard is made of good quality ebony.
- Belgian bridge with stamp ‘Joseph Vedral’.
- Akustikus tailpiece with integrated finetuners and kevlar cord.
- Ebony tuning pegs in the headstock
- The current string set consists of Thomastik-Infeld Rondo on the A, D and G and Thomastik-Infeld Spirocore on the C string.
Anton Schaendl (or Schändl) was an active violinmaker in Mittenwald, Bavaria, at the end of the 18th and beginning of the 19th century.
He belongs to the generation of makers who upheld the Mittenwald tradition at a time when competition with other European centres (such as Mirecourt in France) was increasing.
The Schaendl family was a well-known name in Mittenwald. In addition to Anton, other family members were also in the trade, which was typical of the guild structure in that region.
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