Are there any missing Stradivarius violins?

The instrument, nicknamed the “Lamoureux-Zimbalist” after two of its former owners, is one of at least eight stolen Stradivarius violins that are still missing. He made more than 1,100 string instruments, about 650 of which survive today.

How many Stradivarius violas are left?

Only about 650 surviving Stradivarius violins exist, and many of them are in the hands of private collectors, safely hidden from public view. There are even fewer cellos, about 55, and about 12 violas.

How rare is a Stradivarius violin?

The instrument, dating from 1731, was made by Antonio Stradivari, considered the greatest violin-maker of all time, and is one of just 600 in the world.

Who owns Stradivarius violin?

The heir of a wealthy American industrial family acquired the violin in 1990, before passing it down to his then 16-year-old granddaughter Elizabeth Pitcairn, who still owns it today.

Are all Stradivarius violins accounted for?

Nearly all of the 650 of the surviving Stradivarius instruments have been accounted for. Hundreds of thousands of violins have been made which copy the Stradivarius design and bear labels that read “Stradivarius.”

How many Amati violins exist?

They were in use until the French revolution of 1789 and only 14 of these instruments survived.

Why can’t we replicate the Stradivarius violin?

Originally Answered: Why is it not possible to reproduce the unique sound quality of a Stradivarius violin today? The simple answer is that we have no idea how violins back then were made.

What wood is a Stradivarius made of?

The woods used included spruce for the top, willow for the internal blocks and linings, and maple for the back, ribs, and neck. There has been conjecture that the wood used may have been treated with several types of minerals, both before and after construction of a violin.

How much is a Stradivari violin?

Antonio Stradivari is widely considered the greatest violin maker of all time, and his instruments sell for as much as $16 million.