Antonio Stradivari, Cremona, 1727, the 'Deurbroucq'
Violin: 40245
Labeled, "Antonius Stradivarius Cremonensis, faciebat anno 1727."
The head later.
Back: in two pieces of quarter sawn maple with medium width flame descending to the edges.
Scroll: later of similar wood.
Varnish: of a rich dark plum-red color.
Length of back: 35.7 cm
Upper bouts: 16.7
Middle bouts: 11.2
Lower bouts: 20.6
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Provenance
| Robert Crawford | |
| in 1870 | Baron Deurbroucq |
| until 1903 | W. E. Hill & Sons |
| 1903-1926 | Hans Wessely |
| from 1926 | David D. Walton |
| until 1945 | Emil Herrmann, New York |
| 1945-2014 | Fredell Lack |
| until 2013 | Anonymous |
| in 2013 | Sold by Tarisio Private Sales |
| from 2013 | Anonymous |
| from 2014 | Current owner |
Known players
Fredell Lack
Certificates & Documents
Letter: Emil Herrmann, New York, New York, NY (1937)- Letter: Arthur F. Hill, London (1903)
- Letter: Arthur F. Hill, London (1903)
Certificate: Emil Herrmann, New York, New York, NY Stating the head to be original.
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References
- Antonio Stradivari: His Life & Work (1644-1737), W. Henry, Arthur F. & Alfred E. Hill, William E. Hill & Sons, London, 1902
How Many Strads? (1999 edition), Doring, Bein & Fushi, Bein & Fushi, Chicago, 1999 (illustrated)- Texas Heart
- The Jacques Français Rare Violins, Inc. Photographic Archive and Business Records, 1844-1998, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC, Box 43 (illustrated)
- Violin Iconography of Antonio Stradivari 1644-1737, Herbert K. Goodkind, Larchmont, NY (illustrated)
- W. E. Hill & Sons Photographic Archive (illustrated)