Thomas Oliver Croen Viola, Berkley, 1995, 16 1/8"

A powerful, rich example from Thomas Oliver Croen, this viola is not for the timid. Quick response and well balanced, this viola is perfect for the soloist.

Labeled:

Thomas Oliver Croen
Berkely California 1995

Back Length: 410mm
Upper Bout: 195mm
Center Bout: 134mm
Lower Bout: 243mm

The back is of two pieces of maple cut on the quarter of narrow flaming extending downward from the center joint. The ribs and scroll are of similar maple. The top is of two pieces of spruce cut on the quarter of irregular width grain. The varnish is red-brown over a golden ground.