Antonio Stradivari, Cremona, c. 1666, the 'Alumnus Amati, Ashby, Silvestre, Serdet'
Violin: 41284
'Antonius Stradiuarius Cremonensis Alumnus/ Nicolaij Amati, Faciebat Anno 1666'.
Back: Two-piece ‘oppio’ maple
Length of back: 35.6 cm
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Notes:
Bears an original label inscribed "Alumnus Amati, faciebat anno 1666," the only known documentary evidence linking Stradivari to Nicolò Amati. This may also be the first instrument made and labeled by Stradivari.How Many Strads?, Doring, Bein & Fushi, Doring, Bein & Fushi, How Many Strads? (1999 edition), Chicago
Provenance
| Pierre & Hippolyte Silvestre | |
| Sold by John & Arthur Beare |
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: Étienne Vatelot, Paris (1990)- Certificate: Jacques Français, New York, NY (1987)
- Certificate: Harry A. Duffy, Miami, FL (1980)
- Certificate: Max Möller & Son, Amsterdam (1979)
- Dendrochronology report: John C. Topham, Surrey Dating the youngest tree ring to 1653.
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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)