Antonio Stradivari, Cremona, 1719, the 'Rappoldi'
Violin: 41485
Labeled, "Antonius Stradiuarius Cremonensis Faciebat Anno 1719 AS."
Back: Two-piece of medium to broad curl descending from the joint
Top: of fine grain in the center, opening out towards the flanks
Scroll: of faint medium curl
Ribs: of curl similar to back
Varnish: Golden-orange
Length of back: 35.6 cm
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Provenance
| Professor Julius Gumpert | |
| Sold by August Herrmann | |
| until 1910 | Adrian Rappoldi |
| ... | ... |
| in 1945 | W. Paul Lindsay |
| ... | ... |
| in 1997 | Current owner |
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: John & Arthur Beare, London (1997)
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References
- How Many Strads? (1999 edition), Doring, Bein & Fushi, Bein & Fushi, Chicago, 1999
Sotheby's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, March 18, 1997, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)- The Jacques Français Rare Violins, Inc. Photographic Archive and Business Records, 1844-1998, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC (illustrated)
- Violin Iconography of Antonio Stradivari 1644-1737, Herbert K. Goodkind, Larchmont, NY (illustrated)