We are pleased to offer a 4/4 violin back plate originating from the workshop estate of Joseph Kun (Ottawa, Ontario), one of Canada’s most respected 20th-century violin makers.

This piece represents authentic workshop material from the Joseph Kun estate.

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Description

Instrument: Violin (4/4)
Component: Two-piece back plate
Wood: Flamed European Maple (Acer pseudoplatanus)
Construction: Bookmatched, center-joined
Working Stage: Rough arched; ready for final graduation and edge work

The maple displays medium-to-strong horizontal flame with attractive depth and consistent figure across both halves. The plate has been properly joined and roughed to arching, leaving the maker freedom for final graduation, purfling channeling, and edge refinement.

Quartered orientation and flame consistency indicate traditional violin tonewood selection.

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Provenance

This component originates from the Estate of Joseph Kun.

It was purchased at the Joseph Kun estate auction by Toronto luthier Filip Tomov and subsequently acquired directly from his workshop through established professional sourcing.

Chain of custody:

Joseph Kun Estate → Filip Tomov (Toronto Luthier) → Present Offering

No representation is made that this plate was personally carved or intended for a specific Joseph Kun instrument.

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Availability

Workshop material from the Joseph Kun estate is finite. These pieces were acquired through careful sourcing of remaining estate stock.

Once sold, comparable items from this source cannot be replenished.

This is a one-time acquisition opportunity.

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