Rare violin, stolen in 1986, is returned to US owner

Rare violin, stolen in 1986, is returned to US owner

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norman lebrecht

December 16, 2021

An 18th century violin, stolen from a parked car in California 35 years ago, has been identified in an online auction by a unique carving in its scroll. It was the rightful owner’s daughter who recognised and recovered it.

Loal Davis was just 14 at the time. He’s now 49.

Video news report here.

 

 

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