Antonio Stradivari, Cremona, 1722, the 'Muir-Mackenzie'
Violin: 42837
Labeled, "Antonius Stradivarius Cremonensis Faciebat Anno 1722."
Back: Two-piece of narrow curl ascending from the joint
Top: of somewhat irregular grain
Scroll: of slightly plainer figure
Ribs: of figure similar to back
Varnish: Red-brown on a golden ground
Length of back: 35.6 cm
Upper bouts: 16.7 cm
Middle bouts: 11.2 cm
Lower bouts: 20.8 cm
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Provenance
| until 1946 | Miss Muir-Mackenzie |
| in 1946 | Sold by John & Arthur Beare |
| from 1946 and in 1947 | Current owner |
Certificates & Documents
- Dendrochronology report: Peter Ratcliff, London (2024) Dates the latest ring of the bass and treble side as 1713 and 1715, respectively. Printed report available for purchase upon request.
Certificate: Kenneth Warren & Son, Chicago, IL (1973) With photos attached.- Certificate: William Lewis & Son, Chicago, IL (1952) With photos attached.
- Certificate: John & Arthur Beare, London (1946)
- Certificate: W. E. Hill & Sons, London (1946) With photos attached.
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References
Violins & Violinists, June, 1947, William Lewis & Son, Chicago (illustrated)- Sotheby Parke Bernet Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, June 13, 1983, New York, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, New York (illustrated)
- The Lewis Collection of Old Violins, Old Violas, Cellos & Bows (1947), William Lewis & Son, Chicago (illustrated)
- Violin Iconography of Antonio Stradivari 1644-1737, Herbert K. Goodkind, Larchmont, NY (illustrated)