Omobono Felice Stradivari, Cremona, 1736, the 'Doria, Armingaud'
Violin: 43108
Labeled, "Antonius Stradivarius Cremonensis / Faciebat Anno 1736."
Back: Two-piece of small curl
Top: of medium to open grain
Scroll: of almost plain wood
Ribs: of wood similar to back
Varnish: Golden-brown
Length of back: 35.6 cm
Upper bouts: 16.5 cm
Middle bouts: 11.2 cm
Lower bouts: 20 cm
Notes:
"Traditionally this instrument has been considered to be the work of Antonio Stradivari. In 1736 when this violin was made, Antonio was in his early 90s. Today, the Doria is widely considered to have been made by Omobono while working in his father's shop."Christie's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, November 15, 1995, London, Christie's, Christie's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, November 15, 1995, London, London
Provenance
| Jules Armingaud | |
| until 1870 | Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume |
| from 1870 | Le Marquis Doria |
| Penrose | |
| until 1952 | Rembert Wurlitzer Inc. |
| from 1952 | The Fountain Valley School of Colorado |
| in 1997 | Current owner |
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: Machold Rare Violins, Ltd, Vienna (2004) X-4373. Attributes the instrument to Antonio Stradivari.- Certificate: Jacques Français, New York, NY (1997) ". . .is the work of Antonio Stradivari with the participation of his sons. . ."
- Certificate: Rembert Wurlitzer Inc., New York, NY (1952) Attributes the instrument to Antonio Stradivari.
- Invoice: Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume, Paris (1870)
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References
Christie's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, November 15, 1995, London, Christie's, Christie's, London (illustrated)- The Strad, November, 1995, Orpheus, London (illustrated)
- 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)