Stradivarius Collection

Two violins and a viola by Stradivarius
Two violins and a viola by Antonius Stradivarius -- 1717 violin (Hart & Son), 1762 viola (Hart & Son), The Gillot Strad, 1715 (G Haddock). 1875

The Emperor Stradivarius violin
The famous Emperor Stradivarius violin, dating from 1715. It was bought by the violinist and composer Jan Kubelik in 1910 for 10, 000 -- the highest price paid for a violin to that date. "

Violin Maker 1930S
86-year-old Karl Grundhabber, Germanys oldest violin maker in the 1930s, who claimed that he was a descendent of the legendary violin maker Antonius Stradivarius

Stradivarius / Postcard
ANTONIUS STRADIVARIUS or ANTONIO STRADIVARI Italian violin maker of Cremona; he also made other stringed instruments

Antonio Stradivari (1644-1737), 1860. Creator: Hamman, Edouard Jean Conrad (1819-1888)
Antonio Stradivari (1644-1737), 1860. Private Collection

Antonio Stradivari (1644-1737), 1886. Creator: Hillemacher, Frédéric Désiré (1811-1886)
Antonio Stradivari (1644-1737), 1886. Private Collection

Blthner Advertisement
An advertisement for Blthner & Co. Ltd. London based piano manufacturers, promoting upright, grand and player pianofortes

Advert, Bluthner Pianos, Wigmore Street, London
Bluthner Pianos, Wigmore Street, London W1 Date: 1927

Musician looks lovingly at the old Strad'. His dog, in turn, looks up lovingly at him. Date: circa 1840

Viotti ex-Bruce, Violin, Cremona, 1709
7347358 Viotti ex-Bruce, Violin, Cremona, 1709 by Stradivari, Antonio (1644-1737); Royal Academy of Music, London, UK; (add.info.: by Antonio Stradivari); © Royal Academy of Music

Habeneck, Violin, Cremona, c. 1734
7347369 Habeneck, Violin, Cremona, c.1734 by Stradivari, Antonio (1644-1737); Royal Academy of Music, London, UK; (add.info.: by Antonio Stradivari); © Royal Academy of Music

Viotti ex-Bruce, Violin, Cremona, 1709
7347357 Viotti ex-Bruce, Violin, Cremona, 1709 by Stradivari, Antonio (1644-1737); Royal Academy of Music, London, UK; (add.info.: by Antonio Stradivari); © Royal Academy of Music

Viotti ex-Bruce, Violin, Cremona, 1709
7347362 Viotti ex-Bruce, Violin, Cremona, 1709 by Stradivari, Antonio (1644-1737); Royal Academy of Music, London, UK; (add.info.: by Antonio Stradivari); © Royal Academy of Music

Viotti ex-Bruce, Violin, Cremona, 1709
7347364 Viotti ex-Bruce, Violin, Cremona, 1709 by Stradivari, Antonio (1644-1737); Royal Academy of Music, London, UK; (add.info.: by Antonio Stradivari); © Royal Academy of Music

Viotti ex-Bruce, Violin, Cremona, 1709
7347360 Viotti ex-Bruce, Violin, Cremona, 1709 by Stradivari, Antonio (1644-1737); Royal Academy of Music, London, UK; (add.info.: by Antonio Stradivari); © Royal Academy of Music

Habeneck, Violin, Cremona, c. 1734
7347371 Habeneck, Violin, Cremona, c.1734 by Stradivari, Antonio (1644-1737); Royal Academy of Music, London, UK; (add.info.: by Antonio Stradivari); © Royal Academy of Music

Viotti ex-Bruce, Violin, Cremona, 1709
7347361 Viotti ex-Bruce, Violin, Cremona, 1709 by Stradivari, Antonio (1644-1737); Royal Academy of Music, London, UK; (add.info.: by Antonio Stradivari); © Royal Academy of Music

House of Antonio Stradivari, Cremona, Italy (litho)
7149735 House of Antonio Stradivari, Cremona, Italy (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: House of Italian musical instrument maker Antonio Stradivari, Cremona)

Arms and Monograms of the Three Celebrated Cremona Violin-Makers (engraving)
665291 Arms and Monograms of the Three Celebrated Cremona Violin-Makers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Violin, by Stradivari, Cremona, 1699 (photo
BAL2728 Violin, by Stradivari, Cremona, 1699 (photo; by Stradivari, Antonio (1644-1737); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; Italian, out of copyright

Violin Forms (wood)
938047 Violin Forms (wood) by Stradivari, Antonio (1644-1737); Museo Stradivariano di Cremona, Italy; eGiuliano Valsecchi; Italian, out of copyright

The violin: Stradivarius in his workshop (chromolitho)
972183 The violin: Stradivarius in his workshop (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The violin: Stradivarius in his workshop)

House of Stradivarius, Piazza Roma, Cremona, Italy
The House of Stradivarius, violin maker, West Side, Piazza Roma, Cremona, Italy

Chapel of the Rosary and tomb of Italian musical instrument maker Antonio Stradivari, Cremona, Italy (litho)
5996413 Chapel of the Rosary and tomb of Italian musical instrument maker Antonio Stradivari, Cremona, Italy (litho) by English School

Messiah-Salabue, violin made by Italian musical instrument maker Antonio Stradivari in 1716
5996411 Messiah-Salabue, violin made by Italian musical instrument maker Antonio Stradivari in 1716, in the collection of the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford (colour litho) by English School

House of Stradiuarius, West Side, Piazza Roma, Cremona (engraving)
6011770 House of Stradiuarius, West Side, Piazza Roma, Cremona (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: House of Stradiuarius, West Side, Piazza Roma, Cremona)

Joseph Guarnerius; Stradiuarius, 1686; Stradiuarius, 1709; Nicholas Amati (engraving)
6011763 Joseph Guarnerius; Stradiuarius, 1686; Stradiuarius, 1709; Nicholas Amati (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joseph Guarnerius; Stradiuarius)

The Italian luthier Antonio Stradivari in his workshop, 1886 (oil on canvas)
LRI4688419 The Italian luthier Antonio Stradivari in his workshop, 1886 (oil on canvas) by Rinaldi, Antonio (19th century); Palazzo del Comune, Cremona, Italy; Luisa Ricciarini; Italian

Antonius Stradiuarius (engraving)
6011765 Antonius Stradiuarius (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Antonius Stradiuarius)

A Doubtful "Strad"(engraving)
6010873 A Doubtful " Strad" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Doubtful " Strad." Illustration for The Leisure Hour (1893)

Shes a Straddle Vawrious at least (engraving)
5198289 Shes a Straddle Vawrious at least (engraving) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shes a Straddle Vawrious at least)

Stradivarius in his Workshop, 1913. Creator: Edgar Bundy
Stradivarius in his Workshop, 1913

Italian musical instrument maker Antonio Stradivari in his workshop, (1926). Artist: Aleksey Kravchenko
Italian musical instrument maker Antonio Stradivari in his workshop, (1926). Stradivari (1644-1737) is regarded as the greatest craftsman of stringed musical instruments

Stradivarius violin, front view

Two cellos by Ruggerius and Stradivarius, both belonging to J R Bridson. 1875

Violins by Stradivarius
Violins by Antonius Stradivarius -- 1734 (W A T Amhurst) and 1703 (E Macrory). 1875

Violins by Stradivarius and Guarnerius
Two violins - Joseph Guarnerius (Vieuxtemps), and both sides of an inlaid Stradivarius of 1687 (from the Plowden Collection). 1875

Three violins by Stradivarius and Bergonzi
Three 18th century violins -- Antonius Stradivarius, 1701 (Hart & Son), Carlo Bergonzi (H B Heath), Antonius Stradivarius, 1708 (Hector Havermeyer). 1875

ANTONIO STRADIVARI (1644-1737). Italian violin maker in his workshop in Cremona, Italy. Pen-and-ink drawing, late 19th century, by Valerian Gribayedoff, after a painting

ANTONIO STRADIVARI (1644-1737). Italian violin maker in his workshop in Cremona, Italy. Pen-and-ink drawing, late 19th century, by Valerian Gribayedoff, after a painting

Stradivarius Violin
13th February 1907: This Stradivarius violin, known as the Saomes, was formerly bought by Mr Soames for ?1, 000. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Stradivarius Violin
13th February 1907: This Stradivarius violin, possibly the Soames when it was auctioned at the Argyll Rooms. (Photo by John Glendinning/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

STRADUARIUS VIOLIN, 1881. Wood engraving, 1881

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The Emperor Stradivarius violin, known for its exquisite craftsmanship and unparalleled sound, is a true masterpiece of music history. With its rich tones and flawless resonance, this iconic instrument has captivated audiences for centuries. Two violins and a viola by Stradivarius stand as testament to the genius of this renowned violin maker from the 1930s. Each instrument bears his signature touch, showcasing his meticulous attention to detail and unwavering commitment to perfection. A vintage postcard featuring a Stradivarius violin transports us back in time, evoking memories of an era when music was crafted with passion and precision. It serves as a reminder of the enduring legacy left behind by these extraordinary instruments. In an enchanting advertisement for Bluthner Pianos on Wigmore Street in London, a musician gazes affectionately at his beloved old Strad'. His loyal dog mirrors his adoration with loving eyes. This heartwarming scene captures the deep connection between musicians and their cherished instruments. Amongst these treasured violins is the Viotti ex-Bruce, hailing from Cremona in 1709. Its velvety tones have graced countless concert halls around the world, leaving audiences spellbound by its beauty. Another gem from Cremona is Habeneck's violin dating back to approximately 1734. Its soulful melodies resonate through time, carrying whispers of history within its delicate curves. These exceptional instruments continue to inspire awe among musicians and collectors alike. The name "Stradivarius" has become synonymous with excellence in craftsmanship and unrivaled musicality—a testament to Antonio Stradivari's timeless artistry that continues to shape classical music today.