1125844

Antique violin #1125844

Currency:USD Category:Musical Instruments / String Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:0.00 USD
Antique violin #1125844
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A Stradivarius (or "Strad") is a stringed instrument built by members of the Stradivari family, especially by Antonio Stradivari

The playable instruments are highly prized by world-class musicians, and others who can afford them. Their individual qualities are considered worth distinguishing, and a Strad is often identified by the name of someone (often a famous musician) who formerly owned it, or regularly performed on it.

A Stradivarius made in the 1680s or during Stradivari's Brescian period (1690-1700) could be worth several hundred thousand dollars or more at today's prices in auction. If it was made during Stradivari's "golden period" (1700 to 1720), depending on condition, the instrument can be worth several million. They rarely come up for sale and the highest price paid for a Stradivarius at public auction was The Lady Tennant, made in 1699 which sold for US$2,032,000 in 2005. It is believed that private sales of Stradivari instruments may have exceeded this price.

The world's only complete set of Stradivarius instruments (string quartet) belongs to the Spanish Government and consists of two violins, two cellos, and a viola. They are exhibited in the Music Museum at the Royal Palace (Palacio) of Madrid. Another important collection is the collection of the Royal Academy of Music (York Gate Collections) in London.

Antonio Stradivari is believed to have made as many as 1200 instruments. Many people find violins labeled or branded as "Stradivarius," and believe them ...
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<tr><td>Condition:good</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:circa 18th century</td></tr>
<tr><td>Country:America</td></tr>
<tr><td>Maker:Labeled Stradivarus</td></tr>




<tr><td>Title:Antique violin</td></tr>
<tr><td>Style:Strad</td></tr>

<tr><td>Type:4/4 size</td></tr>
<tr><td>Location:St. Paul, MN</td></tr>
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