Violin 3/4 German, Louis Lowendahl Stradivarius Copy. C.1900. Louis Lowendahl was born in Prussia in 1836 and first set up a musical instrument establishment in Berlin in 1855. After spending some time in America he then settled in Berlin and moved to larger premises in 1889. He was awarded a silver medal at the London Inventions exhibition and another at Bologna in Italy for his work.
The eample offered here is typical of his work and dates from around 1900. It has a two piece maple back of a faint broad curl descending across the back from the joint. The ribs, pegbox and scroll are of a similar wood.
The two piece pine front has a medium-broad grain.
The varnish of an orange-brown colour on a yellow ground. Label Reads:
Copy of
Antonius Stradivarius
made in Germany
Also in ink,
M777
Length of back 337mmWidth upper bout 155mmWidth centre bout 108mmWidth lower bout 194mmCondition ReportPlease note that the condition report lists all repairs that have been historically undertaken. The instrument is, however, offered in a fully restored condition and has been fully and professionally setup in our workshops. Any repairs have either been conducted by ourselves or fully inspected and the quality of the repair verified by our workshop. No further repairs are required. Details listed in this condition report are for information purposes only. Excellent original conditionA written valuation for insurance purposes of £1,320 is included with this instrument
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