Joseph Kun Violin Maple Back Plate

Violin Back Plate (Maple) – Partially Carved

We are pleased to offer a two-piece violin back plate originating from the workshop estate of Joseph Kun (Ottawa, Ontario).

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

Description

Instrument: Violin (4/4)
Component: Back Plate
Wood: Maple (two-piece, bookmatched)
Figure: Moderate curl/flame with natural mineral character
Working Stage: Rough carved arching; requires final graduation, edgework, channeling, and finishing
Condition: Structurally sound workshop material; small natural knots and mineral staining present consistent with tonewood stock

The plate retains sufficient thickness for final graduation and professional completion by the maker.

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 material originates from estate workshop stock.
No claim is made that this plate was personally carved by Joseph Kun .

Availability

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

This represents a one-time acquisition opportunity.