
How to tell a real Stradivarius violin? - Princeton Violins
2015年12月10日 · 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.
How to Tell a Real Stradivarius Violin and a Fake One
2021年5月26日 · Antonio Stradivari only printed the first digit, “1,” and the last three digits were hand-written. The label in the student instruments typically prints the first two digits, and the last two digits were handwritten.
How to Identify an Original Violin Label - Skinner, Inc.
2015年7月1日 · I have a family heirloom violin that states Antonio Stradivari FACIEBAT on the inside. How should I go about checking the authenticity of this violin?
The Truly Stradivarius: How to Spot a Real Stradivarius Violin
The Label – To really know if it’s an original one you can always identify it in the instrument’s label. Stradivari’s violins always had a label that read “Antonius Stradivarius Cremonensis Faciebat Anno”, followed by the year they were made.
The "Stradivarius" Violin Label: What it Means - Benning Violins
The label may mean that Antonio Stradivari, the legendary violinmaker from Cremona, Italy, whose violins are now worth millions, crafted the instrument, though odds are greatly against that possibility. A recent “Strad” was sold at an auction at Christie’s for 3.5 million dollars in 2005.
Stradivarius Violins - Smithsonian Institution
The usual label, whether genuine or false, uses the Latin inscription Antonius Stradivarius Cremonensis Faciebat Anno [date]. This inscription indicates the maker (Antonio Stradivari), the town (Cremona), and "made in the year," followed by a date that is either printed or handwritten.
An Insider’s Guide to Violin Labels - Strings Magazine
Mislabeling of instruments goes back nearly as far as the violin family itself, as chronicled by the legendary Hill family dealers in their book Antonio Stradivari, His Life and Work (London, 1902). In 1685 a court violinist petitioned his employer, the Duke …
How Do You Identify a Stradivarius Violin Based on Its Label?
2015年12月21日 · Authentic Stradivarius violins have “Antonius Stradivarius Cremonensis Faciebat Anno” inscribed on the label. This label indicates the maker, Antonio Stradivari; the town where the violin was made, Cremona, Italy; and the Latin for “made in the year,” finished with a printed or handwritten date.
Stradivarius Violins - Smithsonian Music
The usual label, whether genuine or false, uses the Latin inscription Antonius Stradivarius Cremonensis Faciebat Anno [date]. This inscription indicates the maker (Antonio Stradivari), the town (Cremona), and "made in the year," followed by a date that is either printed or handwritten.
A beginner's guide to identifying a Stradivarius | Focus | The …
2018年5月11日 · Figuring out the maker of an unknown violin takes a trained eye and a detective’s skill, says luthier John Dilworth. Here he gives his personal perspective on the clues and processes of elimination that help experts pinpoint an instrument’s origins.