There are several ways to tell a real Strad from a copy. Many of these imitations were mass-produced in both Germany and France. While not a genuine Strad, a handful of these copies are now valuable in their own right.
If this is the case, it is a factory-made copy and not much more than a hundred years old. Ultimately, the only sure-fire way of knowing whether you have a real Strad on your hands or not is to take it to an expert who might be as close as the local violin shop.
Unfortunately, the real Strads are almost entirely accounted for, although there is a one-in-a-million chance of a new one showing up. I have a violin that I believe is authentic. Louis and their reputation is questionable. Who do you recommend I send my violin to in order to have it authenticated and possibly appraised? Hi Rich, Our appraisals department would be happy to assist you in finding out more about your violin.
I bought a violin about 20 years ago with a label that reads Antonius Stradiuarius Cremonensis Faciebat Anno The 20 looks like script and it also has a circle with a cross and the letters AS in it. Does this have any value. Hi Barry, Our appraisals department would be happy to assist you in finding out more about your violin.
Many thanks. I have a violin that my father had gotten at a rummage sale almost 80 years ago in upper state New York. It has paper in side that says Antonius Stradivarius,Made in Germany. Do you know the value? Hi Alan, Our appraisals department would be happy to assist you in finding out more about your violin. I have a violin with the word Paganini written inside — No other label.
Could you tell me the aproximate value. Hi William, Our appraisals department would be happy to assist you in finding out more about your violin. I have a question.
I have an elderly friend who inherited a genuine Stratavarius. It is over years old and was already confirmed. Because they are so rare, I would like to understand if it is still worth anything in its present condition or IF having it restored would decrease the value.
Please let me know your thoughts. I am going to get pictures in the next few days and can share them if that is more helpful. I have to start somewhere. Hi Donna, Our appraisals department would be happy to assist you in finding out more about your violin.
I have a or what appears to be a very old Violin which is Labeled as a Stradivarius It is labeled either or the label is still very much attached and appears to be original. I have sent an online form to you with pictures just wanting to know if it is indeed Authentic. Thank You Lawrence. Hi Jose, Our appraisals department would be happy to assist you in finding out more about your violin.
David Cycleback, another expert says in his blog that about wove paper was invented. This is a hundred years earlier than you say. So wove paper labels could have been used earlier actually, no? I have what appears to be a John Albert Violin from that I would like to have appraised. Could you tell me how to go about it? We cannot process evaluations via our website. I Have a Real Antonius stradivarius cremonensis faciebat anno Germany..
Hi Shannon, Our appraisals department would be happy to assist you in finding out more about your violin. Please submit photos and an auction evaluation form via our website. Initial auction evaluations are complimentary. Hello Shannon, Please submit photos and an auction evaluation form via our website.
Hello, I bought a Giuseppe Fiorini in Guatemala from an Argentinian violinist that was going to give masterclasses for a week. He did not tell much information about the violin. All he mentioned is that he was selling it. I played it and I loved it! I find it very curious that the neck of the violin is very thin. Somtehing that also comes to my attention, in some areas the varnish seems to look like if the craks are painted with gold you cannot tell by the pictures, my camera is not that good.
I would appreciate if you could provide me with more information. I would like to know if I own a real Giuseppe Fiorini violin. Hello Walter, In order for us to tell you more about your violin, please submit photos and an auction evaluation form via our website. Initial evaluations are complimentary. Hi Tammy, Please submit photos and an auction evaluation form via our website.
Hello, I have an old violin that I would like to find some information and price on it. On the back there is a hand carved Mission or Villa on a mountain top. Tom Bunting. Hi Thomas, Please submit photos and an auction evaluation form via our website. My cousin has a violin that looks alot like your picture above. The only markings on the violin are: HOPS.
Can you tell me what the initials mean,where the violin was made by person and country, and how they came over from Europe. Hi Beverly, To find out more about your violin please submit photos and an auction evaluation form via our website. In my mothers estate we found a violin with something like the following on the inner label: Antonius Stradivarius Cremonensis Faciebat Anno made in Bohemia.
Is it a copy? Hi Jay, To find out more about your violin please submit photos and an auction evaluation form via our website.
Hi, Have you ever seen a violin that had the year it was made pressed into the wood on the inside of the back plate and NOT written or printed on the label? Any info is greatly appreciated, Bruce. Hi Bruce, To find out more about your violin please submit photos and an auction evaluation form via our website. Is it a bad copy from the Czech Republic from the s? Hello Lorena, Thanks very much for the comment on our article. This will forward the information to our dedicated professional specialists on Fine Musical Instruments.
Hi my name is Luis, and Im trying to find the value of a violin I was given. Any information you have would help me. My friend recently bought a a violin from a garage sale in Western Australia,. Inside it is engraved. Is this imitation worth anything as it is in good condition but unstrung and has a broken bow. When you have some free time, would you be able to fill out this form with photos included? Thanks very much for reading the article!
Hi my name is Bobbie I have my great grandfathers violin. I was wondering if it has a value. It is a Antonio Stradivarius Cremonensis Faciebat Anno this is the information on the inside of the violin.
It also has a circle with A S with a cross in between the letters. It has two bows in a case of red velvet. We will have to see some photos to estimate a value for you. Thank you very much! Good evening, I have a violin for restoration, and I also need an evaluation, you would be interested, or you could help me.
Description: violin, marked Joseph Guarnerius Fecit, Cremonae Anno IHS, the two-piece narrow-wave back, the ribbing and similar roll, the middle grain top, the veneer a brown color, the length of the back Dear Skinner! My question is easy. Is there some old Italian violin viola , which was build on back with visible corner blocks not fake.
Are there some schools which do not adopted the Cremonese way of violin building? Thanks Peter. Dear Skinner. I sent you pictures and violin data. Which was special to my grandfather. I want to know how much the price is now. If you have not already done so, you can contact the Appraisal Department directly at or appraisals skinnerinc. You can contact the Appraisal Department directly at or evaluations skinnerinc.
Hi Wayne, that sounds like a great question for our Appraisal Department: I would recommend either calling directly at or emailing evaluations skinnerinc.
I have an old piece that is labeled antonius stradivarius cremonensis faciebat anno , then has an AS incircled. Has been in our family 70 years. Was wondering what it really is.
You can contact the Appraisal Department by phone at or email evaluations skinnerinc. I have what appears to be a hand made violin by W. Smith of South Norwalk, CT. The date is My antique ASC anno?? I have looked at a ton of pics on the internet and have yet to see one like it. Is this a unique thing or am I just looking in all the wrong places? Although the use of geared tuners on violins never really caught on, they do appear with some frequency on trade instruments from the late 19th and early 20th Centuries.
I have owned a Czechoslovakian made Strad copy since It has a nice sound, good sustain and volume. Were such violins reputed to be of particular quality.
Hello Rodney, For an evaluation of your violin you can either submit an auction evaluation form or email evaluations skinnerinc. Yes I have a violin that has been passed down through family. Here are a few pictures. Hello I have an Antonius Stradivarius Cremorienfis Faciebat Anno 17 my Grandfather bought when he was 7 at I beleive my father said from Sears but not sure do you have any idea the value?
Hello James, would you be able to submit an evaluation form or email evaluations skinnerinc. My husband was given this rather well used but very sad violin 50 years ago. Hi Debrah, For an evaluation or more information on your violin you can either submit an auction evaluation form or email evaluations skinnerinc. Hi Daniel, For an evaluation or more information on your violin you can either submit an auction evaluation form or email evaluations skinnerinc.
Hi, I have a violin number for this model. I wanted to know how much it costs ,its model Joseph Guarnerius fecit anno made in Italy. Hi Taha, For an evaluation or more information on your violin you can either submit an auction evaluation form or email evaluations skinnerinc. Hello Levan, For an evaluation or more information on your violin you can either submit an auction evaluation form or email evaluations skinnerinc.
Hi Fabio, If possible would you please submit images and a description to the Appraisal Services Department at evaluations skinnerinc. There is no date. Should I pursue this further or is it probably just a copy and not worth anything? Hello Linda, For more information about your violin you can submit images and a description to the Appraisal Services Department at evaluations skinnerinc.
I have an original violin bought by my grandfather. It is a petrus schurlz fecit ratisbonae anno original case and bow. Hello Henry, For more information about your violin you can submit images and a description to the Appraisal Services Department at evaluations skinnerinc.
This does not necessarily mean that your violin was made in the year , however. This is my 1 and only violin. The label inside says D. Parker, Manchester , the date written in by hand. What do you think I could get for this violin? Hello Linda! Thanks very much for your message.
Your email address will not be published. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Search for: Search. Categories Blog Event News Video. Thank you for thinking of us for this possible consignment. Thank You, Margo Cole. Does this nullify its authenticity?
Thanks so much for your time. Will your reply be sent to my inbox or will it just appear here? Does it matter that the bow is a different maker? It says A Schroetter? Dear Cherie, Thank you for your comment. A Musical Instruments specialist will contact you to follow up. David, Thank you for your comment. An appraiser will be in touch to discuss your violin.
A specialist will be in touch over email. Your help will be greatly appreciated. Kind regards, Grace. Not all violins have labels, and you may have to blow away the dust and move the violin under the light to see whether yours does.
Many labels are fake, but even fake labels might give an idea of who made the violin. If a past owner was a professional musician, it is quite possible that the instrument is a good one.
However, stories about being sold a violin by a musician during the Depression and others similar do not help much. The bottom line is whether the person who originally purchased the violin had both the money and the knowledge to buy well. Some of the best violins come with certificates that tell you who made your violin, these are sold with the violin by the dealer or shop that originally brokered the deal. Sometimes when I talk to clients they become a bit confused and think I am talking about the label inside the violin.
I am not. Although certificates can sometimes be wrong, labels are nearly always wrong. Certificates usually come on a smart piece of paper, often with a seal or stamp and might be kept separately to the violin. Some of the best certificates of the 20th Century were those of J. Beare London , W. A quirky clue, but if you look at the bridge the small pale piece of wood holding the strings up , it may have a name stamped on it.
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