Baroque Viola By Kevin Wilkes 1995

Kevin Wilkes, violin maker, restorer and lecturer Leeds College of Music.

The two piece back of maple of faint medium curl running horizontally across the back. The ribs, pegbox and scroll of similar curl.

The two piece front of pine of medium grain.

The varnish of a warm orange-brown colour on a yellow ground.

Label Reads:

Kevin Wilkes, Maker, 1995

• Length of back 455mm
• Width upper bout 218mm
• Width centre bout 150mm
• Width lower bout 268mm

Condition Report

Please note that the condition report lists all repairs that have been historically undertaken. The instrument is, however, offered in a fully restored condition and has been fully and professionally setup in our workshops. Any repairs have either been conducted by ourselves or fully inspected and the quality of the repair verified by our workshop. No further repairs are required. Details listed in this condition report are for information purposes only.

A written valuation for insurance purposes for insurance purposes of £3,850 is included with this instrument