Antonio Stradivari, Cremona, 1727, the 'Deurbroucq'
Violin: 40245
Labeled, "Antonius Stradivarius Cremonensis, faciebat anno 1727."
The head later.
Back: in two pieces of quarter sawn maple with medium width flame descending to the edges.
Scroll: later of similar wood.
Varnish: of a rich dark plum-red color.
Length of back: 35.7 cm
Upper bouts: 16.7
Middle bouts: 11.2
Lower bouts: 20.6
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Provenance
| Robert Crawford | |
| in 1870 | Baron Deurbroucq |
| until 1903 | W. E. Hill & Sons |
| 1903-1926 | Hans Wessely |
| from 1926 | David D. Walton |
| until 1945 | Emil Herrmann, New York |
| 1945-2014 | Fredell Lack |
| until 2013 | Anonymous |
| in 2013 | Sold by Tarisio Private Sales |
| from 2013 | Anonymous |
| from 2014 | Current owner |
Known players
Fredell Lack
Certificates & Documents
Letter: Emil Herrmann, New York, New York, NY (1937)- Letter: Arthur F. Hill, London (1903)
- Letter: Arthur F. Hill, London (1903)
- Certificate: Emil Herrmann, New York, New York, NY Stating the head to be original.
Letter: Emil Herrmann, New York, New York, NY (1937)
Certificate: Emil Herrmann, New York, New York, NY Stating the head to be original.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
How Many Strads? (1999 edition), Doring, Bein & Fushi, Bein & Fushi, Chicago, 1999 (illustrated)- Texas Heart
- The Jacques Français Rare Violins, Inc. Photographic Archive and Business Records, 1844-1998, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC, Box 43 (illustrated)
- Violin Iconography of Antonio Stradivari 1644-1737, Herbert K. Goodkind, Larchmont, NY (illustrated)
- W. E. Hill & Sons Photographic Archive (illustrated)
How Many Strads? (1999 edition), Doring, Bein & Fushi, Bein & Fushi, Chicago, 1999 (illustrated)
