Antonio Stradivari, Cremona, c. 1707, the 'Stella'
Violin: 1564
Labeled, "Antonio Stradivarius Cremonensis Faciebat Anno 1707."
Showing the hand of Stradivari's son Omobono. Very good condition.
Length of back: 35.5 cm
Upper bouts: 16.7 cm
Middle bouts: 11.1 cm
Lower bouts: 20.5 cm
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Notes:
Listed as "a rare and important violin made under the direction of Antonio Stradivari, c. 1707."Tarisio's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, November 10, 2000, Boston, Tarisio, Tarisio Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, November 10, 2000, New York
Provenance
| in 1995 | Sold by Bernard Sabatier |
| in 2000 | Anonymous |
| in 2005 | Current owner |
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: Machold Rare Violins, Ltd, Vienna (2005) X-4273. Attributes the scroll to one of Stradivari's sons.- Certificate: Machold Rare Violins, Ltd, Vienna (2004) X-4399. Attributes the scroll to Francesco Stradivari
- Certificate: John & Arthur Beare, London (2000) States instrument made under the direction of Antonio and shows the hand of Omobono
Letter: Charles Beare, London (1997)- Certificate: John & Arthur Beare, London (1995) Attributes the instrument to Omobono Stradivari, "made under the direction of Antonio. . ."
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References
- Private Papers
Tarisio Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, November 10, 2000, Tarisio, Tarisio, New York (illustrated)