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Guarnerius del Ges�, Stradivarius and other notable violins and violas "Seven rare and valuable stringed instruments", 1932
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3ANTONIUS STRADIVARIUS
4CREMONA: 1644-1737
64 VIOLIN
7Length, 14-1/16 inches; width upper bout, 6 1/8 inches; width lower bout, 8 1/8 inches; width middle bout, 4 1/2 inches; between "F's", 1 3/4, 3, and 5 1/8 inches. The back is formed by one piece of maple having a broad figure which extends slightly downward from left to right. The shoulder is original and is protected by a crescent of ebony. The front is of spruce of the choicest selection known to this master, being of medium width of grain, straight and even. The sides are of the same maple as the back. The scroll is in Stradivarius' best style. The varnish is exceptionally fine and plentiful and is of a deep red color.
9The known history of this violin is rather uneventful, as it remained for many years in the possession of one French country family. Apparently it was little used; certainly little misused, as Hill & Sons certify to its unusually pure condition without and within, the label, even, being undisturbed. With its beautiful brilliant yet mellow tone, it retains much of the freshness of an unused violin. It has been in recent years a favorite with a few distinguished violinists who have sought and used it in concerts in the largest auditoriums with unusual success.
11Accompanied by certificates of authentication from W. E. Hill & Sons of London and The Rudolph Wurlitzer Company of New York
13{See illustrations}
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