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1710 Amati Violin
Cold Case · Open
5 years waiting · since 2020
STOLEN 1710 AMATI VIOLIN
Justice for 1710 Amati Violin — the trail went cold in 2020, but the truth hasn't.
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evidence
Lead #1The violin bears the maker's mark 'Amatus Amati Cremonen[sis] Figlius Fecit' - are there known databases of Amati instruments that could help identify its ownership history?
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suspect
Lead #2Who had access to the Los Feliz residence and knowledge of the violin's value and location?
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clue
Lead #3A violin of this rarity and value would be difficult to sell through legitimate channels - has it appeared on the black market or in private collections?
A rare 1710 Amati violin was stolen from a residence in the Los Feliz area of Los Angeles on December 8, 2020. The instrument, a masterpiece by the renowned Amati family of violin makers, remains missing. The FBI's Art Crime Team is seeking public assistance to locate this invaluable cultural artifact and identify those responsible for its theft.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation - Los Angeles Field Office, Art Crime Team
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Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.
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Lead #4Were there signs of forced entry or was this an inside theft by someone familiar with the residence?
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Los Angeles, California December 8, 2020 The Federal Bureau of Investigation's Los Angeles Field Office's Art Crime Team in California is seeking the public's assistance with information regarding the theft of a 1710 Amati violin from a residence in the Los Feliz area of Los Angeles on December 8, 2020. The violin's measurements are as follows: Length of back - 35.3 centimeters Upper bouts - 16.8 centimeters Middle bouts - 11.2 centimeters Lower bouts - 20.4 centimeters
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2020-12-08
Violin Theft
A 1710 Amati violin was stolen from a residence in the Los Feliz area of Los Angeles.
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Case Information
Incident:December 8, 2020
Last Updated:September 10, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:December 8, 2020
Last Updated:September 10, 2026