Although he improved on the arching of his father's instruments, by and large they are inferior and no match for the greatest maker of his day, Antonio Stradivari. Source: Internet
An alternative theory is that Stradivari started out as a woodworker: the house he lived in from 1667 to 1680 was owned by Francesco Pescaroli, a woodcarver and inlayer. Source: Internet
Faber (2006) p. 25 Stradivari likely began an apprenticeship with Nicolò Amati between the ages of 12 and 14, Hill et al (1963), p. 27 although a minor debate surrounds this fact. Source: Internet
A record price paid at a public auction for a Stradivari was $2,032,000 for the Lady Tennant at Christie's in New York, April 2005. citation On 16 May 2006, Christie's auctioned Stradivari's 1707 Hammer for a new record of US$3,544,000. Source: Internet
Heavier and looser craftmanship of the late Stradivari output can be seen in the 1734 'Habeneck'. Source: Internet
Another label states ‘Sotto la Disciplina d’Antonio / Stradivari F. in Cremona 1737’. Source: Internet