The great London violin house traces the story of the 1716 Stradivari later called Le Messie: its years with Count Cozio di Salabue, its rediscovery by the dealer Tarisio, and its long keeping by the Paris maker Vuillaume. The monograph describes the instrument’s wood, varnish and condition with a dealer’s exacting eye.
A brief, authoritative portrait of the most famous violin in the world, for musicians and collectors alike. Download the free EPUB.