Antonio Stradivari, Cremona, 1694, the 'Benecke'
Violin: 33055
Labeled, "Antonius Stradiuarius, Cremonensis, Faciebat Anno 1697."
Back: Two-piece of small figured maple
Top: of very fine grain, widening towards the flanks
Scroll: of wood similar to back
Ribs: of wood similar to back
Varnish: plum red
Length of back: 36.2 cm
Upper bouts: 16.0 cm
Middle bouts: 11.2 cm
Lower bouts: 21.0 cm
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Provenance
| in 1902 | Paul Victor Mendelssohn Benecke |
| ... | ... |
| from 1945 | Anonymous |
| until 1945 | W. E. Hill & Sons |
| from 1944 | Jack O'Brien |
| in 1996 | Current owner |
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: Jacques Français, New York, NY (1996) #5150.- Certificate: W. E. Hill & Sons, London (1945)
- Letter: W. E. Hill & Sons, London (1945)
Certificate: Jacques Français, New York, NY (1996) #5150.
Letter: W. E. Hill & Sons, London (1945)Cozio holds copies of many certificates and other documents, some of which are available to view on request. Please contact us if you wish to view a particular document. (Note that we do not always have permission to share documents.)
References
- Antonio Stradivari: His Life & Work (1644-1737), W. Henry, Arthur F. & Alfred E. Hill, William E. Hill & Sons, London, 1902
- Private Archives - 10842
The Jacques Français Rare Violins, Inc. Photographic Archive and Business Records, 1844-1998, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC (illustrated)- Violin Iconography of Antonio Stradivari 1644-1737, Herbert K. Goodkind, Larchmont, NY (illustrated)
The Jacques Français Rare Violins, Inc. Photographic Archive and Business Records, 1844-1998, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC (illustrated)
