Antonio Stradivari, Cremona, 1719, the 'Haupt'
Violin: 44446
Bearing its original label, "Antonius Stradiuarius Cremonensis Faciebat Anno 1719 AS."
Back: Two-piece of medium broad curl descending from the joint
Top: of irregular medium to fine grain
Scroll: of fainter medium curl
Ribs: of wood similar to back
Varnish: Light orange-brown
Length of back: 35.8 cm
Provenance
| in 1937 | Enrico Haupt |
| ... | ... |
| in 1963 | Current owner |
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: W. E. Hill & Sons, London (1964)
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
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)
- Sotheby's Highly Important Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, July 4, 1985, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)
- Sotheby's Photo Archive
- W. E. Hill & Sons Photographic Archive (illustrated)