What is Antonius Stradivarius Cremonensis?
What is Antonius Stradivarius Cremonensis?
There has been a shortage of violins with the label Antonius Stradivarius Cremonensis (Cremonensis is a Latin name of the town in Italy where Antonio Stradivarius worked). Instead, you will find instruments with fake labels like “Made in Czechoslovakia,” “Made in Germany,” or sometimes with the maker’s name.
What does Cremonensis mean?
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 can you tell a real Stradivarius from a fake?
How to Identify a Stradivarius
- Experts can distinguish a Stradivarius from a copy by just looking at it for a couple of seconds.
- You can find lots of violins that have the writing “Antonius Stradivarius Cremonenfis” on their label, but a huge number of them are copies of the original instrument.
How much is an Antonius Stradivarius violin worth?
Antonio Stradivari is widely considered the greatest violin maker of all time, and his instruments sell for as much as $16 million.
When was the Antonius Stradivarius Cremonensis made?
Replica of Antonius Stradivarius Cremonensis Label inside reads as follows: Antonius Stradivarious Cremonensis Faciebat anno 17 (30) Made in Germany There is a serial number inside also on what appears to be a label Per research this violin was probably manufactured between 1921 and WWII.
What was the original name of the Stradivari violin?
Bearing its original label, “Antonius Stradivarius Cremonensis Faciebat Anno 1713.” “Back in 1987, Marcelle Hall, the widow of violinist Julian Altman and the executor of his estate, was considered a hero when she surrendered to Lloyd’s of London a Stradivarius violin her husband had stolen a half century earlier.
Where was the Faciebat Anno 1716 violin made?
Faciebat Anno 1716, Made in Germany. Length 24″ The body is in good condition, no cracks in wood, although could use a refinishing. The bridge is missing, there are only 3 strings. Selling it”as is” Comes with bow, needs to be restrung. Protective case.
How big is an Antonius Stradivarius violin?
Violin is sold as-is. Signed on the inside of the violin: ANTONIUS STRADIVARIUS CREMONENSIS FACIEBAT ANNO 1721 Violin measures 23″ long x 7& 7/8″ wide Bow is included with some damage as photographed Case is in rough condition and also included Displays nicely Local pick-up is always welcome! We are located in Myerstown.
