How much is a Stradivarius violin worth today?

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

How much is a copy Stradivarius violin worth?

Anywhere from $50 to $50,000 depending on its maker. The vast majority of violins are copies of some Stradivarius or another; most aren’t marked as such. (In fact, I suspect many violin makers don’t realize that the shapes they’re using were created by careful measurement of a Stradivarius.)

How can you tell if a violin is vintage?

Antique violins date to at least 100 years or older, while vintage violins are more in the range of 30-100 years old. The best way to know the age of a violin is to look inside the f-hole and find the label inside the violin – a kind of sticker with the violin maker’s name and the year the violin was made.

How do I know if I have a Stradivarius violin?

A Stradivarius label can be found in new and old violins, violas and cellos that are not “Strads”, but typically, the label isn’t intended to fool anyone. Old violins containing an official looking “Stradivarius” label often surface, for instance, while digging through a yard sale or a deceased relative’s attic.

How much did Itzhak Perlman pay for his violin?

IN 1959, Itzhak Perlman bought a high-quality Hill & Sons violin bow for $125. Today, he figures, it is worth about $7,000.

How do I know if my violin is worth money?

Flame of the Wood. The back of the violin is a good indicator of the quality of the instrument.
Craftsmanship. The craftsmanship of the violin is the greatest indicator of the quality of an instrument.
Label.
Sound and Ease of Playing.
Materials.

When was this violin made Giovan Paolo Maggini?

This listing is temporarily unavailable while the seller is away. This is a copy of a Giovan Paolo Maggini Violin made in Germany, and estimated to have been made in the early 1900’s. This violin has a AAA solid hand carved spruce top and solid hand carved maple back and sides.

How do you identify an antantique violin?

Antique violin with case and bow that needs a little help. Its labeled”Giovan Paolo Maggini in Bresia 16/38″ the 38 is in pencil) Germany. Its stamped MAGGINI at the base of the neck on the back and a small Germany stamp near the chin rest.

How long does it take to ship a violin?

It is a full size violin (whole length: 598 mm. Body: 361 mm) with label: Giovan paolo Maggini brescia 1640 The violin is in a perfect condition. Without open cracks, without beams crack and voice crack! The instrument will sent with Fed Ex or DHL. The dispatch lasts for the whole world approx. 3-10 days.