The Ames Stradivarius violin is believed to have been handcrafted by Antonio Stradivari in 1734. It’s named after the 19th century violinist, George Ames, who owned it up until Polish-born American violinist Roman Totenberg bought the violin for $15,000 in...
Learn about the controversy surrounding the authenticity of the Hartley Violin which sold for $1.7 million in 2013. As the Titanic sank on a cold dark night in the Atlantic ocean in 1912, a Stradivarius violin is believed to have been playing the hymn ‘Nearer...
Search for: Search for: The University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) is the proud owner of the “Duke of Alcantara” Stradivarius violin. This “Golden Period Strad” is known for is uncanny power and pure resonance and was made in 1732. It is one of the...
