Antonio Stradivari, Cremona, c. 1666-68, the 'Sachs'
Violin: 41974
Labeled, "Antonius Stradivarius Cremonensis Faciebat Anno 16__."
Back: Two-piece
Top: of medium grain, broadening towards th flanks
Scroll: Later
Varnish: Golden-brown
Length of back: 35.2 cm
Upper bouts: 15.8 cm
Middle bouts: 10.7 cm
Lower bouts: 19.6 cm
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Notes:
"The back of this instrument is very similar to two of Stradivari's earlier works, the violin 'Back' from c.1666, owned by the Royal Academy of Music in London, England, and the violin 'Aranyi' from c.1667." – Alessandra BarabaschiAntonius Stradivarius (Volumes I-IV), Jost Thöne, Jan Röhrmann, Alessandra Barabaschi, Jost Thöne, Jan Röhrmann, Alessandra Barabaschi, Antonius Stradivarius (Volumes I-IV), Cologne
Provenance
| in 2002 | Sold by Frederick W. Oster Vintage Instruments Inc |
| in 2002 | Machold Rare Violins, Ltd |
| 2002-2003 | Dr Herbert R. Axelrod |
| 2003-2007 | New Jersey Symphony Orchestra |
| from 2007 | Anonymous |
| in 2016 | Current owner |
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: Beare Violins Ltd, London (2016)- Valuation: Machold Rare Violins, Ltd, Vienna (2002) "This violin is a characteristic example of the maker’s Amatise period, and is in a good state of preservation.” Valued at $1.9 million.
- Certificate: Frederick W. Oster Vintage Instruments Inc, Philadelphia, PA (2002)
Letter: Frederick W. Oster Vintage Instruments Inc, Philadelphia, PA (2002) "A characteristic example of this maker’s early work … this violin is nearly identical to another by this maker, known as the ex-Back dated 1669.
The back appears to have the same wood selection as that of the Aranyo Stradivari of 1667.”- Certificate: Chardon & Fils, Paris (1922)
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References
Antonius Stradivarius (Volumes I-IV), Jost Thöne, Jan Röhrmann, Alessandra Barabaschi, Jost Thöne Verlag, Cologne, 2010 (illustrated)- Evelyn & Herbert Axelrod Stringed Instrument Collection, Herbert Axelrod (illustrated)
- New Jersey Symphony Orchestra Collection brochure from Violin Advisor, LLC, April, 2007
- New Jersey Symphony Orchestra Report of the Trustee Review Panel concerning the Golden Age Collection, December 16, 2004