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Cremona, Italy, the timeless city of violins
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Stradivarius Violin Sells for Over $11 Million at Auction
A legendary Stradivarius violin made in 1714 has recently been sold for over $11 million at auction. This extraordinary ...
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A Stradivarius violin sells for $11.3 million at auction, falling short of record
The violin, made over 300 years ago by a legendary luthier, had been expected to sell for a higher price. The proceeds will ...
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This 300-year-old violin could become the most expensive musical instrument
The violin was made by legendary violin maker Antonio Stradivari of Cremona, Italy, in 1714, during his “Golden Period” of craftsmanship, according to Sotheby’s, which is running the auction.
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New England Conservatory's Stradivarius violin sells for $11.3 million
A violin made in 1714 sold Friday for $11.3 million in an auction that lasted under half an hour. Master luthier Antonio Stradivari crafted the instrument in Cremona, Italy during his so-called ...
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A Stradivarius violin sells for $11.3 million at auction, falling short of record
Sotheby's referred to the violin as the Joachim-Ma violin, which was built by Antonio Stradivari in 1714 in Cremona, Italy. It was most notable for having been played for decades by Joseph Joachim ...