Los Angeles 2023
Gorgeous flames in the back and strong hazel-spruce markings on the top make this one of Eric’s most visually stunning instruments to date. The Goffriller model gives this cello a dark, powerful tone. Very easy to speak and depths of color are available.
This is the latest viola by Eric Benning from 2022. The back is made from gorgeous, Bosnian “pillow” maple. The top is from the finest northern Italian spruce. This viola produces a powerful deep, rich tone with a clarity and evenness across all four strings.
Los Angeles 1999
This beautiful model viola is fashioned from two-piece, Bosnian-maple back, sides and scroll. Beautifully figured flames run horizontally across the back of this quarter-cut back. The sound is powerful and penetrating with a rich and sonorous voice. The varnish is a red-brown color on a golden ground.
The gamba scroll was carved by renowned woodcarver, Ferdinand Edbauer. The arched back is formed from 2 piece, Bosnian maple with strong, deep flames. The top is fashioned from two-piece, Italian spruce. This is a stunning gamba with a gorgeous tone.
The back, sides and scroll are made of Bosnian maple from the 1920’s. The varnish has been tastefully antiqued to represent the original Guarneri violin. This violin is rich and powerful with a clear and penetrating sound. Back length: 35.3 cm.
Los Angeles 2023
Gorgeous one-piece back made of Bosnian maple from the 1960’s. The two-piece spruce top was fashioned from Northern Italian spruce, also from the 1960’s. This violin has a rich and powerful tone with a beautiful ability to draw colors and depth.
Director, cinematographer and filmmaker Michael Bernard released an original short film chronicling the story of the Bennings, the family of distinguished violinmakers.
Director, cinematographer and filmmaker Michael Bernard released an original short film chronicling the story of the Bennings, the family of distinguished violinmakers.
A SELECTION FROM OUR CATALOG OF NOTABLE VIOLINS, VIOLAS, CELLOS AND BOWS
Since the early 20th century, members of the Benning family have been making violins renowned for their beauty, sound and craftsmanship.
In 1979, the Bennings began working at a Mexican orphanage built by friends. Thirty-four years later, they're still going back.
Preeminent Los Angeles violinmaker Eric Benning has five of his instruments in the LA Philharmonic ... and here's a photo to prove it.
THROUGH OUR SKILL, ARTISTRY AND EXPERTISE WE PROVIDE THE HIGHEST QUALITY SERVICES TO PLAYERS OF ALL LEVELS.
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THROUGH OUR SKILL, ARTISTRY AND EXPERTISE WE PROVIDE THE HIGHEST QUALITY SERVICES TO PLAYERS OF ALL LEVELS.
APPRAISALS
COMMISSIONS
CONSIGNMENTS
RESTORATIONS
FINE VIOLINS, VIOLAS AND CELLOS CRAFTED BY ERIC BENNING ARE PLAYED BY A NUMBER OF PREMIER PLAYERS, CONCERT PERFORMERS AND RECORDING ARTISTS.
