Antonio Stradivari, Cremona, 1699
Violin: 41280
Bearing its original label.
Back: Two-piece
Top: Narrow grain
Ribs: Curl similar to back
Length of back: 35.6 cm
Upper bouts: 16.4 cm
Lower bouts: 20.6 cm
Notes:
The last 3 figures of label are printed in black ink, followed by a double circle enclosing the initials A and S in monogram, surmounted by a cross, printed from a separate wood block for Antonio Stradivari of Cremona.Antonio Stradivari and His Instruments, William Henley, William Henley, Antonio Stradivari and His Instruments, Sussex
Provenance
| until 1937 | Mrs Beatrice Mulgan |
| from 1937 | Victoria and Albert Museum, London |
References
- Antonio Stradivari and His Instruments, William Henley, Amati Publishing, Ltd., Sussex, 1961
The Strad 2009 Calendar: The Museum Collection, Newsquest Specialist Media, London (illustrated)
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