Weekly Photo Challenge: Masterpiece
Masterpiece. No matter where you are (and where you’ve been), I’m certain you’ve stumbled upon something extraordinary: a place that blows your mind; a work of art or object that speaks to you; or even a location or scene that’s special, unusual, or even magical in some way.
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My previous take on the challenge yesterday was more intended to be a piece of humor. But now, let’s get serious. I remembered this: Once a lady asked me to take some photos of her violin, for insurance purposes. I did. The name on the violin declares it to be a masterpiece. And even if it were a copy, this must be an exceptional copy, for the sound out of that violin is masterful…
And here it is, bearing the name of: Antonio Stradivarius from Cremona:
The Rider 
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i just read this today !! http://www.cnn.com/2013/07/30/world/europe/uk-violin-found/
and i suppose you know andre rieu – he has one.
Wow, those photos does your choice of masterpiece – truly justice – amazing photos.
Thanks Viveka, I appreciate it!
I prefer to think it IS a real Stradivarious – I’ve never seen one. (till now). Somehow I think the one on sale for $15M online is NOT for real LOL. Who the heck would buy one online?!?!?! Good choice for the challenge
I would love to think so too!
What a perfect choice of picture for Masterpiece! I especially like the close-ups. Good choice..
Thanks Juliann!
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Nice choice for a masterpiece. My son plays the violin and I love seeing others who enjoy the instrument as well.
Welcome here Busanee! I can’t play myself, but am a huge fan! Like in Joshua Bell and The Red Violin movie… amazing!
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It very much resembles a stadivarius, keeping in mind that most if not all of the originals are accounted for. That being said it is a beautiful reproduction, if it is one, and definitely worth protecting. The bottom photo is my favorite 🙂
Thank, I have often wondered what if… but then this violin is used to play music on, and what better destiny could it have asked for anyway. It does sound lovely…
I just love the curving shapes of the violin family and your images are very good
Thanks Kathy!
from what I recall, if it is a genuine Stradivaris then it would be very valuable indeed. The markings you photograph match those on Wiki http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stradivarius
What a beautiful instrument.
It could be, but there are many old replicas on the market as well. I saw a genuine Stradivarius on Google selling for $15 million.
that is a lot of money! 🙂
Wonderful instrument.Thank you for posting it.jalal
Thanks Jalal! I did have a good time taking the photos. Getting the lighting right to read the letters inside without causing a bright reflection on the outside was quite a challenge…
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So this is a Stradivarius. I’ve never seen a close-up before.
It might be- there are a lot of copies out there as well, as a google search will tell. But is was a thing of exceptional beauty and it really sings if somebody with skill plays it…
the woodwork is definitely good. And the sheen is different. If indeed a copy, a very good copy then.
It certainly is old… it has been in that family for quite a few generations if I remember the story correctly- I took the photos 7 years ago… 🙂