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Violin Attribution. The Name or Identity of the Violin

The modern violin was developed as early as the 16th century, and since then, more than 12,000 luthiers worldwide have crafted these instruments. Primarily, a violin is identified by the name of its maker. However, some instruments, due to their exceptional qualities, acquire their own proper names—often the names of the world-famous musicians who owned them.

In the unique catalog of Antonio Stradivari's works, almost every one of the 148 featured instruments has its own name and a rich, fascinating history. These names serve as a testament to the instrument's journey through time.

Regarding anonymous instruments, we often identify them by their school of origin: "old Italian," "old French," "old German," or "Czech master violin." If such a vital attribute as the maker's name is lost, it can lead to a decrease in the instrument's market value. In such cases, the value is determined solely by the quality of workmanship, sound, and the state of preservation.

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