Authentication of an Old Violin by Multianalytical Methods
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The paper presents the authentication of a Stradivari 1737 type violin, which belonged to the Romanian scientist Ştefan Odobleja. The analytical methods used in the study for assessing archaeometric characteristics of some component materials, along with the white degree and glycolysis rate measurements of the label that allowed an extensive evaluation of the violin, were OM, SEM–EDX, and micro-FTIR. The preparation binder (egg white from thin gypsum layers) and the varnish (identification of linseed oil and colophony components, alongside contamination impurities) were assessed in order to evaluate the artefact conservation state, as well as the restoration and counterfeiting interventions. We can conclude that the violin was done by a violin maker from the Stradivari family, and it is a replica of the violins of that period.
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OpenAlex topics: Cultural Heritage Materials Analysis · Conservation Techniques and Studies · Building materials and conservation
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Institute of Interdisciplinary Research, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi, ARHEOINVEST Center, Str. Carol I nr. 11, 700506 Iasi, Romania
Romanian Inventors Forum, 3 Sf. Petru Movila St., 700089 Iasi, Romania
Faculty of Geography and Geology, Doctoral School of Geosciences, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi, Str. Carol I nr. 20A, Corp B, 700506 Iasi, Romania
Munch Museum/Munch Museet, Department of Conservation, Tøyengata 53, PO Box 2823 Tøyen, 0608 Oslo, Norway
Faculty of Material Science and Engineering, Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iași, 41 D. Mangeron St., 700050 Iasi, Romania
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