Violin by Louis Noebe, Bad Homburg, 1881 — System Noebe No. 133

A rare and documented violin by Louis Noebe (1839–1931), the celebrated German maker praised by Sarasate, Leopold Auer, and Wilhelmj — who called Noebe the "Messiah of violin makers." Noebe was recently the subject of a major feature in The Strad (April 2026) — and this exact instrument is pictured in that article.

Built to Noebe's patented System Noebe construction, featuring his signature dual bass-bar arrangement designed for projection and tonal stability. Original label and interior brand both present and legible. Completely set up by a professional luthier and ready to play.

Specs:

• Back: 355mm
• Upper bouts: 167mm
• Middle bouts: 113mm
• Lower bouts: 206mm
• Two-piece quarter-sawn maple back, medium curl
• Two-piece spruce top, irregular broad grain
• Red-orange varnish over gold ground

Comes with: Insurance appraisal (#7873, July 2026) valuing the instrument at $7,500, and documentation of publication in The Strad.

A serious collector's instrument with exceptional provenance. Rare opportunity to acquire a published, appraised, and professionally set up example from Noebe's peak period.