The violin is in a good condition. It has signs of wear and tear but does not seem to have any open cracked or signs of repair. It is reddish brown Stradivari Cremonensis model violin with powerful and open sound with volume. The violin labeled: Copy of Antonius Stradivarius Cremonensis Faciebat Anno 1716 The violin is suitable for advanced student or violin amateur. Please visit our web site www.museviolins.com for more details and wider violins selection.