Are there any violins that look like Stradivari?

In addition, thousands of violins have been made in tribute to Stradivari, copying his model and bearing labels that read “Stradivarius.” Therefore, the presence of a Stradivarius label in a violin has no bearing on whether the instrument is a genuine work of Stradivari himself.

What was the price of the booth Stradivari violin?

One Canadian violin-maker, Joseph Curtin, and his American partner, Gregg Alf, created a copy, right down to every scratch and shading of varnish, of a specific instrument known as the “Booth” Stradivari, which Stradivari made in 1716. It sold at a Sotheby’s auction in 1993 for $42,460 – to a concert violinist.

Where did Antonio Stradivari make his instruments?

Antonio Stradivari was born in 1644 and set up his shop in Cremona, Italy, where he made violins and other stringed instruments (harps, guitars, violas and cellos) until his death in 1737.

Where can I find a Stradivarius cello in the Smithsonian?

Stradivarius Instruments at the Smithsonian. The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History (NMAH) has the 1701 “Servais” cello made by Stradivari, uniquely famous for its state of preservation and musical excellence. It takes its name from the 19th-century Belgian, Adrien Francois Servais (1807-1866), who played this cello.

Where did the Antonius Stradivarius violin come from?

There is certainly no shortage of violins that bare the label, “ Antonius StradivariusCremonensis ” (Cremonensis, is the Latinized name of town in Italy where he worked). Some of these instruments read, “Made in Germany” or “Made in Czechoslovakia” and some only state the makers name.

Who are the two sons of Stradivarius?

His two sons Francesco and Omobono joined the family business around 1698 but neither showed the same fervor or talent as their father. Along with other helpers, Stradivari’s workshop was able to produce more instruments as the master dove deep into experimentation.