201:

A VIOLIN BY ANTONIO STRADIVARI, CREMONA, THE 'SALABUE, MATSUDA'

201: A VIOLIN BY ANTONIO STRADIVARI, CREMONA, THE 'SALABUE, MATSUDA'


Labeled, "Antonius Stradiuarius Cremonensis, faciebat anno 1711."

The back, ribs and head made by Stradivari in c. 1666. The top purposely remade by the maker in c. 1716.

The opening bid is $2,000,000. 

LOB: 35.4 cm

  • Proforma Certificate: Tarisio, New York, NY (Nov 14 2024)
  • Certificate: Beare Violins Ltd, London (May 16 2024)
  • Letter: Beare Violins Ltd, London (May 16 2024)
  • Dendrochronology report: Peter Ratcliff, London (Apr 15 2024) Dates the latest ring of the bass and treble side as 1703 and 1706, respectively. Printed report available for purchase upon request.
  • Letter: W. E. Hill & Sons, London (Apr 5 1951)
  • Letter certificate: W. E. Hill & Sons, London (Apr 5 1951)
  • Certificate: Émile Français (photocopy), Paris (Sep 19 1949)
  • Certificate: Albert Caressa (photocopy), Paris (Jun 6 1933)
  • Certificate: W. E. Hill & Sons (photocopy), London (Nov 4 1930)

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