Hieronymus II Amati stolen in LA

[l33tplaya]

I received a notice today (10 Dec) that yesterday, an Amati was stolen in Los Feliz (part of LA) California.  This notice came from Tarisio's. Apparently it was a client? They included pictures, attached.

 I assume this notice went out to all the area Violin stores, but in the past, have been surprised that when prominent violins were missing, some of the stores had not been sent a notice. 

And if anyone here sees something like this on fleabay or Craig's lust...let me know, I want to put a low ball bid in </kidding off>

 

[kubasa]

Beautiful instrument.  Sad it is stolen.  It's interesting how the front and back wood probably wouldn't be used by many of today's luthiers......I would think twice myself using a back like that but it's magnificent.