Cellos at R. Kim Tipper & Associates Fine Violins

Cellos over $20,000	Click on the image for more detailed photos.
Antonio Capela Antense Expinho Portvgal Faciebat Anno 1977 ~ SOLD ~
Cellos $10,000 to $20,000
Unlabeled Canadian cello, Vancouver, circa 1940 The oral history accompanying this cello says that it was commissioned from a Vancouver maker for a player in an all-women’s orchestra in Calgary. It has returned from Alberta in the past few years to play in orchestras here. The back, sides and neck are made of a striking bird’s eye maple. It is slightly small in proportions and has an easy responsive tone.	photos soon
Sibylle Ruppert, Paisley, Ontario, 2006 ~ SOLD ~ This Stradivari pattern cello has been well played for two years and has gained a bright and open sound with a quick response. There are some scratches and wear from playing, but no repairs.
Gregory T. Walke, Paisley, Ontario, 2002 ~ SOLD ~ Canadian maker Gregory Walke and his wife Sibylle Ruppert have been established in their shop in Paisley Ontario since 1988. This instrument, still owned by the maker, is built on a Stradivarian pattern and made of well figured German wood. The varnish is of a dark red/brown colour with a modest hint of black antiquing.
Sibylle Ruppert, Paisley, Ontario, 2007 ~ SOLD ~ A fine new instrument from Sibylle Ruppert, made on a small Venetian pattern using choice woods and the maker’s characteristic rich brown varnish. In contrast to Sibylle’s cello from 2006 this instrument has a darker sound and a slightly shorter string length of 687mm.
Gregory T. Walke, Paisley, Ontario, 2002 ~ SOLD ~ This cello is built on a broad Guarneri pattern and has a beautiful rich sound. It is in new condition with a rich brown varnish over some very beautiful wood.
Late 19th Century French cello ~ SOLD ~ Built on a very broad pattern with widely set sound holes giving a very full sound, yet very responsive. Lovely original antiquing, excellent condition.
Mid-nineteenth Century Germany cello ~ SOLD ~ A very easy playing cello with a satisfying sound. Two repaired cracks in the front, otherwise good condition.
Cellos under $10,000
Wilhelm Klier cello “no. 702, copie de Antonio Stradivarious, Erlangen, Germany anno 2008” This is a new German cello with attractive original shading and antiquing. It is slightly large in proportion and yet easy and satisfying to play. It has been setup in our shop with the best strings and fittings.
A Good Romanian cello, circa 1960 ~ SOLD ~ In excellent condition, good even sound and response, complete new professional setup.
Unlabeled ~ SOLD ~ German cello with bag & Korean bow.
Cellos in 3/4 size
Cello in 3/4 size from the shop of Fritz Otto Kaiser, 1965 An excellent student instrument in very good condition. No cracks, minor scratches from playing. With a very nice bow.