Antonio Stradivari, Cremona, 1690, the 'Ralph'
Violin: 48507
Notes:
"The principal instrument in the sale was lot 50, described as a violin by Stradivari, dated 1690. It was an example of the long pattern, and it is to be regretted that such a beautiful instrument should have suffered so much injury from time and other causes. The violin was not only worn and cracked but worm-eaten. Still, the appearance showed at once the hand of the great maker; and as it formerly belonged to the late Francis Ralph, a professor of the violin at the Royal Academy of Music, its tone must be good."Messrs. Puttick & Simpson Guaranteed Sale, E. Polonaski (editor), The Violin Times, London
Provenance
| Francis Ralph | |
| until 1860 | W. E. Hill & Sons |
| from 1860 | Charles Crespin |
| Fletcher | |
| until 1898 | George Hart |
| in 1898 | Sold by Puttick & Simpson |
| ... | ... |
| in 1956 | Sold by Puttick & Simpson |
| from 1956 | Current owner |
Known players
Francis Ralph
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: Hart & Son, London (1898)- Receipt: Hart & Son, London (1898)
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References
- The Violin Times, E. Polonaski (editor), edited by E. Polanski, London, June 15, 1898
- The Violin Times, July, 1898, edited by E. Polanski, London
- Puttick & Simpson Catalogue of Old and Modern Violins, Violas and Violoncellos, February 23, 1956, London, Puttick & Simpson, Puttick & Simpson, London