Girardin, Fortin, Petermann Sàrl

Philippe Girardin and Associates Sàrl
Violin Makers & Dealers

We offer fine antique instruments and bows for sale, restoration and repair, instrument
appraisals, rentals, and instruments from the finest contemporary makers.
We are located in Neuchâtel, Switzerland
at Rue de Port-Roulant, 11

Girardin, Fortin, Petermann Sàrl

Philippe Girardin and Associates Sàrl
Violin Makers & Dealers

We offer fine antique instruments and bows for sale, restoration and repair, instrument
appraisals, rentals, and instruments from the finest contemporary makers.
We are located in Neuchâtel, Switzerland
at Rue de Port-Roulant, 11
We take great pride in our team of highly trained professionals, committed to a shared philosophy of respect for instruments.
We offer a complete range of services for musicians, foundations and collectors. Please contact us to arrange an appointment.

Violin Collection

Currently Available Violins

The instruments in this section represent a part of our violin collection. We are pleased to offer instruments by many of the finest makers and have a continuingly varied selection of European instruments

Contemporary Instruments

We are fortunate to be able to offer instruments by our colleagues and friends in violin making. The contemporary instruments we offer represent, in our opinion, some of the finest making today.

Monica Fortin, 2021 Andrea Guarneri Model

Viola Collection

Currently Available Violas

The instruments in this section represent a part of our violas collection. We are pleased to offer instruments by many of the finest makers and have a continuingly varied selection of European instruments

Contemporary Instruments

We are fortunate to be able to offer instruments by our colleagues and friends in violin making. The contemporary instruments we offer represent, in our opinion, some of the finest making today.

Giovanni Battista Gabrielli, Florence c.1770

Cello Collection

Currently Available Cellos

The instruments in this section represent a part of our cellos collection. We are pleased to offer instruments by many of the finest makers and have a continuingly varied selection of European instruments

Contemporary Instruments

We are fortunate to be able to offer instruments by our colleagues and friends in violin making. The contemporary instruments we offer represent, in our opinion, some of the finest making today.

Philippe Girardin, Neuchâtel

Bow Collection

Currently Available Bows

The instruments in this section represent a part of our bows collection. We are pleased to offer instruments by many of the finest makers and have a continuingly varied selection of European instruments

Contemporary Instruments

We are fortunate to be able to offer instruments by our colleagues and friends in violin making. The contemporary instruments we offer represent, in our opinion, some of the finest making today.

Peccatte violin bow

Appraisals

Expertise
With our unparalleled experience we can offer comprehensive appraisal and evaluation of violin family instruments. Drawing on decades of knowledge we can offer appraisals for insurance, opinions on authenticity, and comprehensive condition reports.

Rentals

We are proud to support the development of young players at all levels. We have a large selection of rental violins, violas, and cellos in all sizes from 1/32 to 4/4. In addition, most of our full size instruments are available on a rent to own plan.