Francesco Stradivari, Cremona, 1740, the 'Petersen'
Violin: 45521
Labeled, "Antonius Stradivarius Cremonensis Faciebat Anno 1734."
Back: One-piece, cut on the slab, of almost plain wood of horizontal medium curl on the extremeties of the lower bouts
Top: of medium to open grain
Scroll: later, of medium to narrow curl
Ribs: of irregular medium curl
Varnish: Red-brown
Length of back: 35.8 cm
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Provenance
| Thomas C. Petersen | |
| in 1974 | Sold by Sotheby's |
| from 1974 | Current owner |
Certificates & Documents
Letter: Rembert Wurlitzer Inc., New York, NY (1962) Notes that the model is shorter than the 'long' pattern, which he more frequently used. Wurlitzer further notes that a mould for this particular type of outline still exists in the 'Museo Stradivariano; in Cremona, together with other effects from Stradivari's workshop.
Certificate: Rembert Wurlitzer Inc., New York, NY (1962) Notes that the instrument is purfled with only one strip of dyed hardwood and that the model recalls the 'long' pattern of Antonio Stradivari's work.
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References
Sotheby's Important Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, April 25, 1974, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)- Sotheby's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, November 5, 1996, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)
- Violin Iconography of Antonio Stradivari 1644-1737, Herbert K. Goodkind, Larchmont, NY (illustrated)