With a written expert opinion selling and insuring an instrument is simpler. The document contains a detailed description of the instrument, with unique statements about the maker and with three photo attachments.
Age definition / dendrochronology
Professional experience of 35 years
Reliable proficiency
Expert opinion on string instruments and bows
He is working as an expert for the request of Hungarian symphonic orchestras, for judicial warrant and for the private persons.
We would like to call the attention of our customers to the fact that the market value of the instruments is determined by the quality of the making, the origins (authenticity) and the state of the given instrument.
The diversity – and different value – of the instruments made and used (incidentally disused) since the 16th century until now can be assessed through the talent, proficiency and reputation of the maker.
Consequently it is worth differentiating between the so-called “antique” instruments!
There is significant difference between the unique elaboration of a masterwork and the “mass produced” (manufactura made) instruments regarding their quality and value.
Our expert can give you expert opinion in spoken form or as a written document.
Zoltán Délczeg graduated in the Bartók Béla Conservatory in Budapest, then took a degree as an artist teacher at the Liszt Academy in wind instruments major
He played in the orchestra of the Hungarian State Opera and in the Hungarian Radio Symphony Orchestra.
He founded Dárius Music string instruments’ shop in 1992, and graduated as a violin maker and repaierer in the School of Luthiery at Budapest.
We make new master instruments and also restore old instruments.
The fee for professional consultation and valuation is determined based on the value of the instrument. The date of making , relevance of the inscription condition of the instrument is evaluated and the sales or insurance value is determined.
Expert fee for verbal consultation
The expert fee starts at 10,000 HUF, and 20,000 HUF for master instruments. The consultation takes about 30 minutes.
Certificate of authenticity - Written expert opinion
Preparation of a photo-illustrated expert opinion from HUF 70,000, taking into account the market value of the maker and the instrument.
Please contact us for advice and expert opinions! Appointments are required!
Zoltán Délczeg
violinmaker-expert
