'Gibson ex-Huberman' Stradivarius: quick facts

The 'Gibson ex-Huberman' is a golden-period Stradivari violin made in 1713, named for two of its owners. It is famous for its dramatic history: it was stolen twice from the violinist Bronisław Huberman, the second time from Carnegie Hall in 1936. The thief, a club musician, kept it for decades and confessed only on his deathbed, after which the violin re-entered the market. It was later acquired by the violinist Joshua Bell, who performs on it. The instrument's story has been the subject of books and a documentary, making it one of the most storied of all Stradivari violins.

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