Beautiful handmade 16½-inch viola by Ottomar Hausmann of Mittenwald, Germany, dated 1960 and labeled "Handarbeit" (handmade).
Features:
Two-piece flamed maple back and matching flamed neck
Ebony fittings
Aubert bridge
Includes bow and Heritage hard case
Very good vintage condition with normal cosmetic wear for age
No visible cracks or major repairs
The interior label states:
Ottomar Hausman
Geigen- und Cellobauer
MITTENWALD/KARWENDEL
Made in Germany
-HANDARBEIT-
SERIAL- No. A657
Antonius Stradivarius (in italics)
Cremonenfis faciebat 1719 (in italics)
1960
Purchased for my late mother, a lifelong violist, after her cherished childhood viola was stolen. She treasured the gift even though illness prevented her from playing it much. It has been carefully stored since her passing.
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Cash only in person pickup. Location can be arranged.