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The Viotti ex-Bruce Violin

Antonio Stradivari, 1709

The violin is named after its celebrated former owner, Giovanni Battista Viotti who spent much of his life in London and was the most influential violinist of his day in all of Europe. It is considered to be one of the four greatest Stradivari violins in existence and is virtually unique due to its fresh state of preservation and beauty.

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Title of artwork, date

The Viotti ex-Bruce Violin, 1709

Date supported

2005

Medium and material

Maple & spruce

Dimensions

Length: 36 cm

Grant

151000

Total cost

1750000

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