Antonio Stradivari, Cremona, 1722, the 'Rolla'
Violin: 41508
Back: Two-piece
Notes:
The hand of Francesco Stradivari is apparent in the making of this instrument, suggesting that the violin was made later and then supplied with a "sotto de disciplina" form of label.L'Esposizione di Liuteria Antica a Cremona nel 1937, L'Esposizione di Liuteria Antica a Cremona nel 1937, Cremona
Provenance
| until 1830 | Alessandro Rolla |
| from 1830 | Simon |
| Sold by Hamma & Co. | |
| in 1937 | Fritz Reuther |
| ... | ... |
| in 1963 | Current owner |
References
Encyclopedia of Violin-Makers, Volume 2, Karel Jalovec, Paul Hamlyn Ltd., London (illustrated)- How Many Strads? (1999 edition), Doring, Bein & Fushi, Bein & Fushi, Chicago, 1999
- L'Esposizione di Liuteria Antica a Cremona nel 1937, Comitato Stradivariano, Cremona (illustrated)
- Mostra di Antonio Stradivari (Palazzo Borromeo - Isola Bella), Turris Editrice, Cremona (illustrated)
- Violin Iconography of Antonio Stradivari 1644-1737, Herbert K. Goodkind, Larchmont, NY (illustrated)