The Hunt for a 316-Year-Old Stradivarius Stolen in the Fog of War
45d ago
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NY Times Arts

A Stradivarius violin, crafted 316 years ago by the renowned Italian luthier Antonio Stradivari, is believed to have resurfaced after being lost during World War II. The instrument was reportedly plundered at the war's end and presumed either destroyed or hidden away. Experts are now investigating leads suggesting the violin, a valuable piece of musical history, may have reappeared. The search is intensifying to authenticate the instrument and potentially return it to its rightful owner.