The name associated with this Stradivarius comes from the German violin virtuoso, Johann Christoph Lauterbach, who was the instrument’s owner during the 19th century. The violin had a handful of ...

Stradivarius violin expected to get record auction price Stradivarius violins often sell for millions. There's a long history behind them, and violinists who swear they sound better than modern ones.

Sotheby's is estimating that a Stradivarius made in 1714 could fetch $12 million to $18 million on Friday. The upper end of that range could beat the previous record of $15.9 million, set by ...

A 300-year-old Stradivarius violin was sold at an auction in New York on Friday for $11.3 million (€10.9 million), according to Sotheby's auction house.

The violin, made over 300 years ago by a legendary luthier, had been expected to sell for a higher price. The proceeds will go toward a scholarship program at the New England Conservatory.

Violinist Stefan Jackiw plays the 1714 Joachim-Ma Stradivarius at Sotheby's auction house in New York on Feb. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey) A violin made in 1714 sold Friday for $11.3 million ...

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Stradivarius violins often sell for millions. There's a long history behind them, and violinists who swear they sound better than modern ones. This week, a violin made by famed Italian luthier ...

This week, a violin made by famed Italian luthier Antonio Stradivari could become the most expensive musical instrument ever sold at auction. Sotheby's is estimating that a Stradivarius made in 1714 ...