Antonio Stradivari, Cremona, 1708, the 'Bagshawe, Webb'
Violin: 40083
Labeled, "Antopnius Stradivarius Cremonensis faciebat Anno 1708."
Back: One-piece of broad irregular curl descending from left to right
Top: of fine grain at the center and medium grain towards the flanks
Scroll: of faint medium curl
Ribs: of wood similar to back
Varnish: Orange-red
Length of back: 35.6 cm
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Provenance
| from 1837 | Sir Bagshawe |
| Bagshawe family | |
| Sold by W. E. Hill & Sons | |
| until 1970 | W. E. Hill & Sons |
| from 1970 | Anonymous |
| in 1978 | Sold by Sotheby's |
| ... | ... |
| from 1998 | Joseph Burstein |
| from 2004 | Anonymous |
| Current owner |
Known players
Janice Martin, Jeff Thayer
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: W. E. Hill & Sons, London (1970)
Letter: W. E. Hill & Sons, London (1970)
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References
How Many Strads? (1999 edition), Doring, Bein & Fushi, Bein & Fushi, Chicago, 1999 (illustrated)
Janice Martin | Aerial Violinist | Branson- Sotheby's Important Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, May 16, 1978, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)
- Stradivari Society Recipients
- The San Diego Union-Tribune - San Diego, California & National News
- W. E. Hill & Sons Photographic Archive (illustrated)