Antonio Stradivari, Cremona, 1690, the 'Lord Nelson'
Violin: 40764
Bearing its original label.
Back: One-piece of rather broad figure
Scroll: finely cut but slightly worn on right-hand side.
Ribs: matching back
Varnish: Bright golden
Length of back: 35.6 cm
Upper bouts: 16.2 cm
Middle bouts: 11 cm
Lower bouts: 20.3 cm
Notes:
Acquired its name because of its presence on Nelson's flagship during the Battle of Trafalgar. It was the property of one of his officers and was recovered after the conflict unscathed.How Many Strads?, Doring, Bein & Fushi, Doring, Bein & Fushi, How Many Strads? (1999 edition), Chicago
Provenance
| in 1805 | Officer of Lord Nelson's flagship |
| George Corsby | |
| 1895-1920 | Dwight J. Partello |
| 1920-1928 | Lyon & Healy |
| ... | ... |
| from 1928 and in 1945 | Elizabeth Rothwell |
| ... | ... |
| in 1959 and until 1967 | Clarence Henry Dragert |
| ... | ... |
| in 1967 | Sold by Sotheby's |
| from 1967 | Current owner |
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: Lyon & Healy, Chicago, IL (1928)- Certificate: W. E. Hill & Sons, London (1895)
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References
- How Many Strads? (1999 edition), Doring, Bein & Fushi, Bein & Fushi, Chicago, 1999
Lyon & Healy Rare Old Violins, Violas & Violoncellos (August, 1924), Lyon & Healy, Chicago (illustrated)- Lyon & Healy Rare Old Violins, Violas & Violoncellos (1929), Lyon & Healy, Chicago (illustrated)
- Sotheby's Important Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, June 16, 1967, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)
- Violin Iconography of Antonio Stradivari 1644-1737, Herbert K. Goodkind, Larchmont, NY (illustrated)