Antonio Stradivari, Cremona, 1698
Violin: 50383
Labeled, "Antonius Stradiuarius Cremonensis faciebat anno 1698."
Back: One-piece
Varnish: Golden-orange
Length of back: 35.6 cm
Provenance
| until 1955 | W. E. Hill & Sons |
| from 1955 | Martha Eitler |
| until 1957 | W. E. Hill & Sons |
| from 1957 | C. E. Horton |
| in 1966 | Sold by Sotheby's |
| from 1966 | Current owner |
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: W. E. Hill & Sons, London (1957) "We certify that the Violin sold by us to Mr. C. E. Horton of Ipswich, Suffolk, was made by Antonio Stradivari of Cremona whose original label dated 1698...the instrument bears. The back, in one piece, of handsome wood marked by an irregular curl descending to the left, the sides and head are of similar wood. The table of pine of fine grain at centre opening on the flanks, the varnish of a golden-orange colour. This instrument is characteristic of the early period of the maker's work, and has been restored to its present fine condition."
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References
Christie's Catalogue of Old and Modern Violins, Violas and Violoncellos, June 19, 1962, London, Christie's, Christie's, London (illustrated)- Sotheby's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, July 4, 1966, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)