My dad had a beautiful cello that he picked up — well, some decades ago (I want to say in the late 80s). As Mom is getting things in order after his passing last year, she's going ahead and selling it so that someone else can enjoy it.
I don't actually expect anyone here to buy it (though if that were to happen it would be fairly awesome), but I wanted to post about it, just as a tribute.
http://www.metzlerviolins.com/charles-quenoil-cello-igny-%28paris%29-1932/dp/26390
'Charles Quenoil cello, Igny (Paris), 1932 — Offered with the certificate of authenticity from William Moennig and Son. Charles Quenoil was born in Mirecourt, France in 1878 and died in 1952 near Paris. Was especially well known for his fine cellos and basses. This cello is in nearly perfect condition, with no cracks or any major blemishes.'
He also had a pretty darned nice bow: http://www.metzlerviolins.com/we-hill-and-sons-cello-bow-with-engraved-gold-mountings/dp/26388
'W.E. HILL & SONS cello bow with engraved gold mountings
Offered with the certificate of authenticity from William Moennig and Son. Strong, but not too heavy at 78.2 grams, this is both a collectors and a player's bow. This bow is in perfect condition, except for a small amount of thumb wear. Made by John Clutterbuck at the Hill shop in London in 1968, this exceptionally straight and beautiful bow will not disappoint!'
Pricey items, but they gave my dad (and my mom) a lot of joy over the years.
Wonderful post. I hope my bouzouki will get similar respect when I die. I won't pass, I will die.
Beatiful!
That is such a beautiful bow. I wish I could get it but I actually just got one.
It's worth noting that there's actually a third "work" bow up there that Dad had as well, but, unlike the other one, it's just a few hundred dollars.
Beautiful cello, would love to play it and hear its sound!
very beautiful instrument.
That's a really pretty cello.
The bow has amazing detail… wish…
I love the beautiful cello!
Thanks. Yeah, gorgeous instrument and bow, with a lovely sound. I used to very much enjoy hearing Dad play it.
It really is a beautiful instrument.
I NEED IT!!!!! I already play a beautiful Cello, BUT I NEED A MORE BEAUTIFUL ONE!!!!!!!!!
The question is does it sound as good as my own cello. Sound is what matters
Would you have a recording sample?
+Eric Sou Sadly, I do not.
How do i buy it? Price?
+Dalton Graves It's $22,000…
whattttt!!!!!!!!!
+Dalton Graves If you go to the site, it has pricing and purchase information.
I never played a cello – although I did try the violin when I was very young. Doesn’t matter. I’ve had to come back and look at this picture a couple of times, just to admire the beautiful instrument – and remember your descriptions in the past of your musical family. Lovely.