'Davidov' Stradivarius cello: quick facts
The 'Davidov' is a celebrated Stradivari cello of 1712, named after the Russian cellist Karl Davydov. It was famously played by Jacqueline du Pré and is now associated with Yo-Yo Ma, making it one of the best-known Stradivari cellos in the world and a direct counterpoint to the maker's famous violins.
Type
Cello
Year
1712
Period
Golden period
Value / sale
Not publicly sold
Where it is
Played by Jacqueline du Pré, later Yo-Yo Ma
Named after
Karl Davydov, a 19th-century Russian cellist
Sources: Tarisio — Cozio Archive of stringed instruments; The Metropolitan Museum of Art — musical instruments collection. Educational information only — not financial, investment, or appraisal advice. See our sources & fact-check policy.