Omobono Felice Stradivari, Cremona, c. 1725-1730, the 'Josefowitz'
Violin: 43033
Labeled, "Omobonus Stradivarius figlÿ Antonÿ, Cremone fecit anno 1740."
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Back: in two pieces of quarter cut maple with narrow-width flame ascending slightly from the center seam. From the same log as several instruments by Antonio Stradivari made in the same year.
Top: in two pieces of spruce with narrow-width grain broadening toward the edges.
Scroll: of plainer maple.
Ribs: of similar wood.
Varnish: of a dark orange-brown color.
Length of back: 35.6 cm
Upper bouts: 16.8 cm
Middle bouts: 10.93 cm
Lower bouts: 20.75 cm
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Notes:
"It is rare to find a complete instrument by one of the sons of Antonio Stradivari made before their father’s death. This splendid violin by Omobono Stradivari shares its powerful, bold form and distinctly flamed back of oppio with several distinguished violins labelled by his father in 1727 which were clearly made from the same log."Provenance
| in 2000 | Royal Academy of Music, London |
| from 2000 | Anonymous |
| until 2024 | Anonymous |
| in 2024 | Sold by Tarisio |
| from 2024 | Current owner |
Certificates & Documents
Proforma Certificate: Tarisio, London (2024)- Dendrochronology report: Peter Ratcliff, London (2024) Dates the latest ring on the bass and treble side as 1716 and 1710 respectively. Printed letter available for purchase upon request.
- Certificate: Peter Biddulph, London (2000)
- Certificate: Jacques Français, New York, NY (1993)
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References
I Capolavori Cremonesi della Royal Academy of Music, Consorzio Liutai Antonio Stradivari, Cremona (illustrated)- Masterpieces of Italian Violin Making, David Rattray, Outline Press, London (illustrated)
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