How do I know if my old violin is valuable?
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.
How much is my 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.
How do you tell if it’s a real Stradivarius?
Here are a few things you should check;
- Violin Label and Font. Back then, Stradivarius used to include his name on the labels.
- Color. If the violin has a vaguely red color, it was likely made post-1700 because the red pigments slowly began to be introduced into violin varnishes after the date.
- Shape and Design.
- Cost.
How do I find out what my violin is worth?
Hand-made violins are often the most valuable. Unless you your violin was manufactured, you will most likely find a stamp of the violin’s creator on its backside. If you cannot locate the maker of the violin, it may still be recognized by an appraiser. Locate a luthier for a final appraisal.
How do I know if my violin is a Stradivarius?
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.
Can a Stradivarius be copied?
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.