Antonio Stradivari, Cremona, c. 1728
Violin: 50745
Labeled, "Antonio Stradivarius, 1728..."
The head later. The top also by Stradivari and from a similar period but not original to the back.
Back: One-piece
Top: also by Stradivari but not original to the back.
Scroll: Later, 19th century.
Length of back: 35.3 cm
Upper bouts: 16.4 cm
Middle bouts: 11.3 cm
Lower bouts: 20.3 cm
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Provenance
in c. 2005 | Anonymous |
... | ... |
in 2011 | Sold by John & Arthur Beare |
from 2011 | Australian Chamber Orchestra |
Known players
Satu Vanska
Certificates & Documents
- Certificate: John & Arthur Beare, London (2010) Attributes the back and ribs to Antonio Stradivari circa 1728, the top to the same period but from another instrument and the scroll to a later maker.
- Certificate: C. F. Langonet & Son, London (1956)
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References
- Luthiers Library (illustrated)