Joseph Kun 4/4 Violin Top Plate (Spruce) – Partially Carved

We are pleased to offer a partially carved violin top plate originating from the workshop estate of Joseph Kun (Ottawa, Ontario).

This component was part of a grouping of estate workshop materials purchased at the Joseph Kun estate sale by Toronto luthier Filip Tomov, and later acquired directly from his workshop through professional sourcing.

Description

Instrument: Violin (4/4)
Component: Top Plate (Belly)
Wood: Spruce (two-piece, bookmatched)
Grain: Medium to fine, straight and consistent
Cut: Quartered
Working Stage: Exterior arch roughed; interior not fully graduated; purfling not installed
Condition: Structurally sound workshop material; minor cosmetic resin marking consistent with tonewood stock

The plate retains sufficient thickness for final graduation, voicing, and edgework by the maker. It remains in a versatile working stage suitable for professional completion.

Model / Style

Classical Cremonese-inspired outline (exact template undocumented; no guarantee).
Proportions consistent with traditional violin construction.

Provenance

Chain of custody:

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

This plate is certified as estate-origin workshop material.
No claim is made that it was personally carved by Joseph Kun.

Availability

These materials were acquired through careful sourcing from remaining estate workshop stock.

Once sold, comparable pieces from this source cannot be replenished.
Each release represents a one-time acquisition opportunity.

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