A Stradivarius copy isn't necessarily more valuable or better than any other violin. Since Antonio Stradivari's time, many, many, many violin makers have made violins using Stradivari's designs and specifications to some extent and have labeled them as Strad copies.
Can a Stradivarius be copied?
It's possible and has been done. There have been blind tests where professionals picked a modern instrument over a Strad. Not only has the Stradivarius been replicated, it may have just been bettered if that can be said of violin sounds.
How much is an Antonius Stradivarius violin worth?
Antonio Stradivari is widely considered the greatest violin maker of all time, and his instruments sell for as much as $16 million.15 may 2018
Are fake Stradivarius violins worth anything?
And, unfortunately, most of these "fake Stradivarius" are not very valuable. You'll find them all over eBay, Craigslist, other used instruments sites, and tucked away in attics, basements, closets, and barns, for anywhere from free to a few hundred dollars.6 jul 2011
What is a copy Stradivarius 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.)25 feb 2015
Can a Stradivarius be duplicated?
A Stradivarius violin has been "recreated" using an X-ray scanner normally used to detect cancers and injuries, according to researchers. The US-based group used a computerised axial tomography (CAT) scanner on the 307-year-old instrument to reveal its secrets.28 nov 2011
Why can't we replicate the Stradivarius violin?
That slowed tree growth and made for even more consistent wood. A group in Switzerland tried to replicate this with an unusual tool: fungus. ... Chemical analysis shows that the Stradivari violin wood really is different, but because Stradivari never wrote down his process, researchers can't quite tell why.31 ago 2021
How do you tell if a violin is a copy?
The first way to tell if your instrument is old (modern), old (actually old) or fake old, is to look for a neck graft. Old violins (and violas and cellos) have neck grafts because they were crafted in an era when instruments had shorter necks.
What is Antonius Stradivarius Cremonensis?
The usual label, whether genuine or false, uses the Latin inscription Antonius Stradivarius Cremonensis Faciebat Anno [date]. This inscription indicates the maker (Antonio Stradivari), the town (Cremona), and "made in the year," followed by a date that is either printed or handwritten.