Violin “The Cipriani Potter” in the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford.

This small violin of 1683 follows the work of Nicolo Amati but has a sturdier appearance.

Only ten other decorated instruments by Stradivari are known. All were probably made for important clients. This violin is named after a former owner, the composer and pianist Cipriani Potter (1792-1871).

Provenance: Presented by W. E. Hill & Sons.

From Wikipedia

Antonio Stradivari (/ˌstrædɪˈvɑːri/, also US: /-ˈvɛəri/, Italian: [anˈtɔːnjo stradiˈvaːri]; c. 1644 – 18 December 1737) was an Italian luthier and a craftsman of string instruments such as violins, cellos, guitars, violas and harps. The Latinized form of his surname, Stradivarius, as well as the colloquial Strad are terms often used to refer to his instruments. It is estimated that Stradivari produced 1,116 instruments, of which 960 were violins. Around 650 instruments survive, including 450 to 512 violins. His instruments are considered some of the finest ever made, and are extremely valuable collector’s items.

Object description
Type: Musical instrument
Location: Ashmolean Museum, Oxford
Material: Wood
Artist: Antonio Stradivari (1644?-1737)
Date: 1683

Image Details
Date: 28 March 2024
Camera body: iPhone Xs
Lens: Wide Camera 26mm ƒ/1.8
Focal Length: 26mm
Aperture: ƒ/1.8
Shutter Speed: 1/50s
ISO: 200
Licensing: Image of an Ashmolean Museum asset. This image cannot be licensed.