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If you owned a Stradivarius violin, you'd be a multimillionaire. There's only around 500 or so Stradivarius violins left in existence today, one recently going for $3.5 Mil.
There are many Stradivarius violins. However, each has its own unique nickname, and there is only one nicknamed Lady Blunt. 'Twas named after Lord Byron's granddaughter, Lady Anne Blunt.
Stradivarius used special wood people think is from the last ice age. There are also not many of them in the world.
It is impossible for even a luthier to value a violin based on a label because many of the cheapest violins tend to paste a Stradivarius or Guarnerius label in their violins in an attempt to increase the value. However, this violin is most likely not a true Stradivarius made by Antonius Stradivarius himself. In fact, you have a better chance of getting struck by lightning than finding a real Stradivarius.
The Library of Congress holds many collections.We visited The Library of Congress.
Nicoló Amati was Antonio Stradivari's teacher
As of 1902, 540 violins made by Stradivarius were known to exist. Also: 12 violas, 50 cellos--and two guitars. According to:http://www.geocities.com/ganesha_gate/strad.html As of 1902, 540 violins made by Stradivarius were known to exist. Also: 12 violas, 50 cellos--and two guitars. According to:http://www.geocities.com/ganesha_gate/strad.html The above is inaccurate. It is known that Antonio Stradivari made about 1100 instrument is his lifetime, about 540 of which were violins; not all of the violins survived. As of 1902, about 650 Stradivadi instruments were know to have survived and been authenticated, but only about half of them were violins. (Stradivari also made violas, cellos, guitars, and harps). The total number of authentic Stradivarius violins still in existence at present is probably something around 300 or fewer.
22,765,967 cataloged books in the library of congress
There are exactly 540 miles of shelves in the library of congress.
There no collecters, there are owners. one should be so lucky as to own just one. Read the history of Stradivarius and you will understand. It's not as simple as stated above! Antonio Stradivari's instruments became famous during his lifetime, as have many other "modern" violins have become famous in their maker's lifetime. Because of this, Stradivari's instruments were coveted by many people, especially professional violinists and the wealthy who appreciated them. Some of the wealthiest collectors even owned several fine examples by the same maker at the same time. It is important to know that not all of the old master's instruments have been 'accounted for'. Some were destroyed through various accidents, wars, or some other calamity. Some have even been stolen and never seen since: but a few have been recovered in a short time and even fewer - after several decades of invisibility. Also, if you ever hear someone say they have a Stradivarius, it's probably a less than equal copy that says "copy of Stradivarius" inside the body.
The Lost Stradivarius has approximately 160 pages in most editions.
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