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.
Is a copy of a Stradivarius worth anything?
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. (In fact, I suspect many violin makers don’t realize that the shapes they’re using were created by careful measurement of a Stradivarius.)
What makes a Stradivarius sound so good?
Hwan-Ching Tai, an author on the study at the National Taiwan University, said Stradivari violins are often described as having “brightness” and “brilliance”, both qualities that could be rooted in the higher-frequency tones that make the instruments sound closer to female voices.
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.
Where did the Faciebat Anno violin come from?
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.
What’s the value of my 1713 Stradivarius violin?
“Antonius Stradivarius Cremonensis Faciebat Anno 1713 Made in Czechoslovakis”. Also; adult violin; “Erush Heinrich Ruth Bubeureuth-Erlangen 1957 Made in West-Germany 1080 Reproduction of Antonius Stradivarius Cremona 1700”. Curious. Thanks. More sharing options… : Child’s violin. “Antonius Stradivarius Cremonensis
What kind of wood is an Antonius Stradivarius made of?
The inside is marked Antonius Stradivarius Cremona Germany faciebat Anno 1720 and has a A/S logo. It is made of a beautiful tiger stripe maple wood. It has a signed bridge but I cant make out exactly what it says it looks like Okeshen or Qkeshen possible that the k is an r.