Labelled Wilhelm Kruse - Stradivarius - - Violin - Germany

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Simone Sedda
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Description from the seller

On offer is an old fine full sized master violin, made and labeled: "Antonius Stradivarius Cremonensis Faciebat AS anno 1725 Wilhelm Kruse, Markneukirchen". The instrument is ready to play with good old ebony and rosewood set up, new bridge and new strings. No cracks. The tone is powerful, sweet, rich, clear as a bell and focused with many colors to work with. It is responsive and even in all ranges. The violin has two pieces back made from beautiful softly flamed maple with matched sides and scroll; the table is likewise matching of high quality, straight high to medium grained spruce. The purfling has been painstakingly inlaid front and back. Original golden brown varnish over lighter ground.

The whole length of the violin is 59,1 cm and the back 35,7 cm.
The width of the upper bouts: 16,4 cm; middle bouts: 11,3 cm; lower bouts: 20,6 cm.

Any questions I will endeavor to answer in a polite timely manner.

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On offer is an old fine full sized master violin, made and labeled: "Antonius Stradivarius Cremonensis Faciebat AS anno 1725 Wilhelm Kruse, Markneukirchen". The instrument is ready to play with good old ebony and rosewood set up, new bridge and new strings. No cracks. The tone is powerful, sweet, rich, clear as a bell and focused with many colors to work with. It is responsive and even in all ranges. The violin has two pieces back made from beautiful softly flamed maple with matched sides and scroll; the table is likewise matching of high quality, straight high to medium grained spruce. The purfling has been painstakingly inlaid front and back. Original golden brown varnish over lighter ground.

The whole length of the violin is 59,1 cm and the back 35,7 cm.
The width of the upper bouts: 16,4 cm; middle bouts: 11,3 cm; lower bouts: 20,6 cm.

Any questions I will endeavor to answer in a polite timely manner.

Shipping worldwide insured
We are a virtual and accessible auction house dedicated to fine-stringed instruments, bows, and accessories. We bring collectors, musicians, and enthusiasts together from around the globe to explore a curated selection of exceptional instruments. There are certificates from our company available for extra charge

Details

Era
1900-2000
Brand
Labelled Wilhelm Kruse
Multiple models
No
Model
Stradivarius
Country of origin
Germany
Physical condition
Good
Number of objects
1
Includes
No extra's
Weight
0.5 kg
Material
Wood
Functional condition
Tested and working/playable
GermanyVerified
1139
Objects sold
100%
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