Antonio Stradivari, Cremona, 1701, the 'Markees'
Violin: 41415
Back: Two-piece
Notes:
Dated 1716, but probably an earlier work.How Many Strads?, Doring, Bein & Fushi, Doring, Bein & Fushi, How Many Strads? (1999 edition), Chicago
Provenance
| Karl Markees | |
| John Friedrich & Brothers | |
| in 1925 | Current owner |
Known players
Olive Mead
Certificates & Documents
Letter: Joseph Joachim (1901) To Markees: "I know the violin and have played it on numerous occasions and was pleased by its sparkling tone."- Certificate: Emil Herrmann, New York, New York, NY
- Certificate: John Friedrich & Bro., New York, NY
- Certificate: Peter Biddulph, London
- Certificate: Peter Prier & Sons, Salt Lake City, UT
- Certificate: Robertson & Sons, Albuquerque, NM
Letter: Joseph Joachim (1901) To Markees: "I know the violin and have played it on numerous occasions and was pleased by its sparkling tone."
Certificate: Emil Herrmann, New York, New York, NYCozio holds copies of many certificates and other documents, some of which are available to view on request. Please contact us if you wish to view a particular document. (Note that we do not always have permission to share documents.)
References
- How Many Strads? (1999 edition), Doring, Bein & Fushi, Bein & Fushi, Chicago, 1999
- The Jacques Français Rare Violins, Inc. Photographic Archive and Business Records, 1844-1998, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC (illustrated)
- The Robertson Collection, May, 2009 (illustrated)
- Violin Iconography of Antonio Stradivari 1644-1737, Herbert K. Goodkind, Larchmont, NY (illustrated)
The Jacques Français Rare Violins, Inc. Photographic Archive and Business Records, 1844-1998, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC (illustrated)
