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Where were real Stradivarius violins made?

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Where were real Stradivarius violins made?

Cremona, Italy
The violins made by Antonio Stradivari (1644−1738) in Cremona, Italy, are widely considered to be the best in existence.

How can you tell a fake Stradivarius violin?

Here are a few things you should check;

  1. Violin Label and Font. Back then, Stradivarius used to include his name on the labels.
  2. Color. If the violin has a vaguely red color, it was likely made post-1700 because the red pigments slowly began to be introduced into violin varnishes after the date.
  3. Shape and Design.
  4. Cost.

What is a copy of a Stradivarius violin worth?

Anywhere from $50 to $50,000 depending on its maker. The vast majority of violins are copies of some Stradivarius or another; most aren’t marked as such.

How do I find out what my violin is worth?

When you want to determine the quality and value of a stringed instrument, one reliable point of departure is to look at the materials used to craft it. The first thing to focus on is usually the grain of the wood not only on the body of the violin, but its neck and scroll as well.

What violins are worth money?

The 10 most valuable violins in the world

  • The Molitor Stradivari.
  • The ex-Ries Stradivari.
  • The Dolphin Stradivari.
  • The ex-Szigeti Stradivari.
  • The La Pucelle Stradivari.
  • The Lord Wilton Guarneri del Gesù
  • The ex-Carrodus Guarneri del Gesù
  • The ex-Kochanski Guarneri del Gesù

Is the Antonius Stradivarius made in Czechoslovakia?

The real Stradivaris were produced by Mr Stradivari in Italy. So a Czech violin isn’t a real Stradivari. I actually doubt that someone actually claims that made-in-Czechoslovakia violins are Stradivari because that would be fraudulent.

Is there a copy of the Stradivarius violin?

Antique German Copy Stradivarius Violin This is an antique German made copy of a Stradivarius violin. This is made of beautiful tiger maple. This is marked more

How did Antonio Stradivari write his age?

Antonio Stradivari only printed a first digit “1” and the last three digits were hand written (see pictures). Towards the end of his life he would not write a date, but only mention his age, such as, “I made it in my 89 th year” and so on.

Who is the most famous Czech violin maker?

Mr Jan B. Špidlen is arguably the most respected Czech master producing Stradivari-like violins, often indistinguishable ones. Lots of world class violinists have used those and still use them. Check e.g. this article in Czech, Vyrábí housle, které patří ke světové špičce.