Dolphin Stradivarius

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The ‘Dolphin’ Strad, or Stradivarius, of 1714 is a famous violin made by Italian luthier Antonio Stradivari of Cremona. This instrument was once owned and played by the virtuoso Jascha Heifetz (1900-1987). The owner in the late 1800s, George Hart, who was an instrument dealer in London, named the violin "Dolphin" as its striking appearance and colour of its back reminded him of a dolphin.

[edit] Provenance:

1862: purchased by Mr. C. G. Meier for 6,500 francs (or £260.)
1868 purchased by George Hart for £200.
 ???? purchased by Louis D'Egville
 ???? re-purchased by George Hart.
1875: purchased by John Adam for £625.
 ???? at the dispersal of the Adams collection, the violin became the property of Mr. David Laurie.
1882: purchased by Mr. Richard Bennett for £1,100.
1951: acquired by Jascha Heifetz.

The Dolphin is currently owned by the Nippon Music Foundation and is loaned to violinist Akiko Suwanai.

[edit] See also

  • Stradivarius (includes a list of Stradivari’s instruments)
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