Antonio Stradivari, Cremona, 1712, the 'Karpilowsky, Benjamin'
Violin: 43078
Bearing its original label.
Back: One-piece of broad figure extending downwards from left to right
Scroll: of smaller figure
Ribs: of smaller figure
Varnish: Red-brown, not original
Reported stolen on Mar 16, 1953
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Notes:
Reported stolen Harry Solloway's residence between March 13-16, 1953.How Many Strads?, Ernest N. Doring, Violins & Violinists, May-June, 1953, Chicago
Provenance
| Sold by Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume | |
| in 1934 | R. Millant-Deroux |
| Daniel Karpilowsky | |
| Harry Solloway | |
| 1953-1953 | Reported stolen |
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: W. E. Hill & Sons, London (1934) States that the varnish was applied 70-80 years ago, probably by Vuillaume
Certificate: W. E. Hill & Sons, London (1934) States that the varnish was applied 70-80 years ago, probably by VuillaumeCozio 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
Violins & Violinists, May-June, 1953, Ernest N. Doring, William Lewis & Son, Chicago (illustrated)- 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)
Violins & Violinists, May-June, 1953, Ernest N. Doring, William Lewis & Son, Chicago (illustrated)
