Carl G. Becker Sr. Violin, Chicago, 1940

Carl Becker

Carl G. Becker Sr. Violin, Chicago, 1940

Name: Carl G. Becker Sr. Violin, Chicago, 1940
Brand: Carl Becker
SKU: F1S5491
Price: 80000.0 USD
Availability: InStock

$80,000.00

SKU: F1S5491

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Trial Period: The Trial Period is 10 days from receipt.

Place of Trial: The ship-to address on the customer trial order.

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Deposit: The Customer must pay a deposit fee if noted next to the Product. This deposit is a security deposit and it will be refunded to Customer when the Products are returned without damage. 
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Crafted in 1940 by the renowned Carl G. Becker Sr., this exceptional violin stands as a testament to one of America’s most revered 20th-century makers. Carl Becker’s instruments are prized for their refined workmanship, radiant tonal palette, and enduring stability — qualities that have made his violins coveted by discerning musicians and collectors alike.

This particular example embodies Becker’s dedication to the classic Stradivari model, with a graceful arching, clean purfling, and a luminous varnish that has matured beautifully over the decades. The sound is characteristically powerful yet nuanced, offering warmth and depth in the lower register with a singing, brilliant upper range — equally suited to the concert stage or the intimate recital hall.

Carl G. Becker Sr. worked closely with his son, Carl F. Becker Jr., establishing a lineage of violin making that continues to influence American luthiery today. Violins from this period are particularly sought-after for their rarity and for representing Becker at the height of his powers.

Carl Becker
with William Lewis & Son
No 400 Chicago 1940

Back Length: 357mm
Upper Bout: 168mm
Center Bout: 114mm
Lower Bout: 209mm

This violin has had a neck graft performed due to extensive thumb wear as well as two f-wing crack repairs.

Carl G. Becker Sr. (1887-1975)
Grandson of the famous early American violinmaker, Herman Macklett, Carl G. Becker Sr. completed his first violin in 1901 and began his studies under John Hornsteiner at Lyon & Healy. In 1923, Becker joined William Lewis & Son and produced exceptional instruments for the firm for over 40 years. Becker opened his own Chicago shop in 1969 with son Carl F. Becker.

Carl Becker

Carl G. Becker Sr. Violin, Chicago, 1940

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