Antonio Stradivari, Cremona, 1728, the 'Dickinson, Stuart'
Violin: 41544
Labeled, "Antonius Stradivarius Cremonensis Faciebat Anno 1728 AS."
Back: One-piece of faint medium curl descending from left to right
Top: of medium to fine grain
Scroll: by another maker, of narrow curl
Ribs: of medium to broad curl
Varnish: Golden-brown
Length of back: 35.4 cm
Notes:
Described by the Hills as having been "in the wars" due to the repairs made on it. A rather large rectangular section was required to be fitted at the lower end of the back.How Many Strads?, Doring, Bein & Fushi, Doring, Bein & Fushi, How Many Strads? (1999 edition), Chicago
Illustrated in The Strad, July 1997.
How Many Strads?, Doring, Bein & Fushi, Doring, Bein & Fushi, How Many Strads? (1999 edition), Chicago
Provenance
H. M. Dickinson | |
until 1928 | W. E. Hill & Sons |
from 1928 | Alexander J. Stuart |
in 1949 | Sold by Lyon & Healy |
... | ... |
in 1995 | Sold by Sotheby's |
in 1997 | Sold by Christie's |
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: D. R. Hill & Son, Great Missenden (1995)
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References
Christie's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, March 19, 1997, London, Christie's, Christie's, London (illustrated)
How Many Strads? (1999 edition), Doring, Bein & Fushi, Bein & Fushi, Chicago, 1999 (illustrated)
Sotheby's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, October 31, 1995, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)
The Jacques Français Rare Violins, Inc. Photographic Archive and Business Records, 1844-1998, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC, Box 43 (illustrated)
Violin Iconography of Antonio Stradivari 1644-1737, Herbert K. Goodkind, Larchmont, NY (illustrated)