Richard Weichold was a bowmaker and violin dealer
working in Dresden during the latter half of the 19th century.
While probably not making this instrument himself, he obviously employed great makers and had them working up to a very high standard in this instance.This fine cello shows all he crisp, powerful beauty of “big city” German violin making at its best. The instrument is filled with strong,graceful details that show an aesthetic precision: from the delicately cut F-holes and outline
to the care” to the artful resolution at the back of the scroll, to the great arching ,edge work and corners of the back. This finely modeled cello also has a deep red varnish of striking beauty.
This cello is now in the hands of the talented young prodigy Bihn Park. He works it hard to get all he can and keeping it looking and sounding as beautiful as it can is a challenge, but well worth the effort to insure future players the opportunity to enjoy this wonderful cello
