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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 #1What are the specific identifying marks or serial numbers on this 1710 Amati violin that could help identify it if recovered?
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suspect
Lead #2Who had access to the residence and knowledge of the violin's value and location?
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Lead #3Has the violin appeared in any auction houses, private collections, or international art markets since the theft?
A rare 1710 Amati violin, a priceless instrument of significant historical and artistic value, was stolen from a residence in the Los Feliz area of Los Angeles on December 8, 2020. The theft remains unsolved, and the violin's current location and the identity of the thief are unknown. The FBI Art Crime Team is seeking public assistance to recover this irreplaceable cultural artifact and bring those responsible to justice.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation - Los Angeles Field Office Art Crime Team
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witness
Lead #4Did anyone observe suspicious activity at or near the Los Feliz residence on or around December 8, 2020?
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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:June 7, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:December 8, 2020
Last Updated:June 7, 2026