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1720 VIOLIN - violin build by Francisco Stradivari (Antonio Stradivari's son)
Estimated price for orientation: 24 888 $
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Description Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Type: Acoustic Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy Size: 4/4
1720 –FRANCISCO STRADIVARI VIOLINUnfortunately the time to let these 5 items go has come, so, my loss your gain. This 4TH item is 1720 Francisco Stradivari ViolinPlease come to inspect the item. Local pickup is preferred. Buyer pays the shipping and the insurance. There are no returns.Please watch also the EMPEROR TRAJAN SITTING as well, the mugs bronze cast of the "Charging Bull" by Isidore from the beginning of the 20th century. The bronze cast is in absolute pristine conditions, with exquisite details, is a must see. Art Galleries, Museums and Show Rooms are welcome. Ceck out also the TERRACOTA BASE RELIEF and the lithographs if you entertain the idea of purchasing all five for a package deal,.Starting the auction very low and have a make an offer option. About the violin: - I received TWO contradicting stories about the violin:1) - I was told that it may be a violin built in Germany in the 1800’s as a fake Stradivarius 2) - I was also told that this is a violin built in 1720’s by one of Antonio Stradivarius sons, Francesco Stradivarius.The LABEL appears to be the original label, it is slightly decayed at the base. Unfortunately, the technology available to me does not allow me to take a clear photograph of the label. The label is placed off-center toward the left "F" sound hole. The upper part of the label reads: "Franciscus Stradivarius Cremonensis". The left lower section of the label is extremely faded, and the writing is INDECIPHERABLE, (it may contain TWO words). The lower part of the label reads: "INDECIPHERABLE two words, followed by "Faciebat Anno 1720"; There are outstanding characteristics of THIS instrument, as follows: The violin is breadth of model and the arch is smooth ( I guess the term used in the industry is "flatness"), combined with spectacular magnificently evenly flamed ONE PIECE maple BACK. The RIBS are of equal evenness and magnificent flamed wood, and the original one slab NECK and SCROLL appears to be made of the same wood as the back, and the scroll work is the definition of woodwork art. The TABLE is of fine grain. The veins on the ONE PIECE wood piece front of the violin are perfectly parallel, evenly distributed through the width of the violin. The Body Length is 35.8 cm, Lower Bout width is 20.4 cm, Upper Bout width is16.4 cm, Center Bout width is 11.2 cm This violin has one "hairline" crack approximately 18 millimeters long from the lower part of the right side "F" hole along the wood vein. The varnish of the front and back presents small "dents and scratches" . It appears that the fingerboard was reattached to the neck sometime in the past and the job is of mediocre quality at it's best. The violin itself appears to be in relatively GOOD shape, but it DOES need expert work to be playable, and only one of the tuning pegs seems to be original. With regard to the tuning pegs, endpin and case in particular: a) It appears that the tuning pegs AND the endpin are NOT original (two on the violin and one withheld on the side for being "overworked") b) the carrying case may be indeed the original case that went through hell and back, with the interior padding redone in the 1800's and the exterior repainted in black on the case in early 1900's. With regard to the history and provenance of the instrument, I do NOT have any certificate, reference or letter other than the unconfirmed verbal history (or story) given to me.... The violin was intensely played in concerts in Paris between 1890 and 1939 when then it's owner fled to U.S.A to escape Hitler's Germany. The bow and carrying wood case appears to be made during that time, and there are some peculiar brass and wood accessories from the same period such as the rosin box, chin-rest and shoulder rest placed on the rear of the violin. The chin rest in the case of the violin is contemporary and was attached for photographic session purposes ONLY, together with the peculiar brass hardware enclosed in the carrying box. The rosin box is a Gustav Bernardel.
Description
| Condition: | Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Type: | Acoustic |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: | Italy | Size: | 4/4 |
1720 –FRANCISCO STRADIVARI VIOLINUnfortunately the time to let these 5 items go has come, so, my loss your gain. This 4TH item is 1720 Francisco Stradivari ViolinPlease come to inspect the item. Local pickup is preferred. Buyer pays the shipping and the insurance. There are no returns.Please watch also the EMPEROR TRAJAN SITTING as well, the mugs bronze cast of the "Charging Bull" by Isidore from the beginning of the 20th century. The bronze cast is in absolute pristine conditions, with exquisite details, is a must see. Art Galleries, Museums and Show Rooms are welcome. Ceck out also the TERRACOTA BASE RELIEF and the lithographs if you entertain the idea of purchasing all five for a package deal,.Starting the auction very low and have a make an offer option. About the violin: - I received TWO contradicting stories about the violin:1) - I was told that it may be a violin built in Germany in the 1800’s as a fake Stradivarius 2) - I was also told that this is a violin built in 1720’s by one of Antonio Stradivarius sons, Francesco Stradivarius.The LABEL appears to be the original label, it is slightly decayed at the base. Unfortunately, the technology available to me does not allow me to take a clear photograph of the label. The label is placed off-center toward the left "F" sound hole. The upper part of the label reads: "Franciscus Stradivarius Cremonensis". The left lower section of the label is extremely faded, and the writing is INDECIPHERABLE, (it may contain TWO words). The lower part of the label reads: "INDECIPHERABLE two words, followed by "Faciebat Anno 1720"; There are outstanding characteristics of THIS instrument, as follows: The violin is breadth of model and the arch is smooth ( I guess the term used in the industry is "flatness"), combined with spectacular magnificently evenly flamed ONE PIECE maple BACK. The RIBS are of equal evenness and magnificent flamed wood, and the original one slab NECK and SCROLL appears to be made of the same wood as the back, and the scroll work is the definition of woodwork art. The TABLE is of fine grain. The veins on the ONE PIECE wood piece front of the violin are perfectly parallel, evenly distributed through the width of the violin. The Body Length is 35.8 cm, Lower Bout width is 20.4 cm, Upper Bout width is16.4 cm, Center Bout width is 11.2 cm This violin has one "hairline" crack approximately 18 millimeters long from the lower part of the right side "F" hole along the wood vein. The varnish of the front and back presents small "dents and scratches" . It appears that the fingerboard was reattached to the neck sometime in the past and the job is of mediocre quality at it's best. The violin itself appears to be in relatively GOOD shape, but it DOES need expert work to be playable, and only one of the tuning pegs seems to be original. With regard to the tuning pegs, endpin and case in particular: a) It appears that the tuning pegs AND the endpin are NOT original (two on the violin and one withheld on the side for being "overworked") b) the carrying case may be indeed the original case that went through hell and back, with the interior padding redone in the 1800's and the exterior repainted in black on the case in early 1900's. With regard to the history and provenance of the instrument, I do NOT have any certificate, reference or letter other than the unconfirmed verbal history (or story) given to me.... The violin was intensely played in concerts in Paris between 1890 and 1939 when then it's owner fled to U.S.A to escape Hitler's Germany. The bow and carrying wood case appears to be made during that time, and there are some peculiar brass and wood accessories from the same period such as the rosin box, chin-rest and shoulder rest placed on the rear of the violin. The chin rest in the case of the violin is contemporary and was attached for photographic session purposes ONLY, together with the peculiar brass hardware enclosed in the carrying box. The rosin box is a Gustav Bernardel.