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1710 Amati Violin
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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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Lead #1The violin bears the maker's mark 'Amatus Amati Cremonensis Hieronymus Figlius Fecit' and has specific measurements: 35.3 cm back length, 16.8 cm upper bouts, 11.2 cm middle bouts, 20.4 cm lower bouts—can these dimensions help identify it if offered for sale?
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Lead #2Who had knowledge of this valuable instrument's location and access to the Los Feliz residence on December 8, 2020?
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Lead #3Has this violin appeared in any auction houses, private collections, or been offered for sale through underground art markets since the theft?
A rare 1710 Amati violin was stolen from a residence in the Los Feliz area of Los Angeles on December 8, 2020. The instrument, crafted by the legendary Amati family of violin makers, remains missing despite FBI involvement. The case seeks public assistance in locating this irreplaceable cultural artifact and identifying those responsible for its theft.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation - Los Angeles Field Office, Art Crime Team
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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:May 9, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:December 8, 2020
Last Updated:May 9, 2026