NEW YORK, May 4 — Movie buffs might have heard this instrument in action in. Now, this rare Stradivarius violin is set to go up for sale in June via the specialist auction house, Tarisio. It could set a new sales record for a violin.
This stringed instrument, nicknamed “Da Vinci,” was made by Antonio Stradivari in 1714. This date coincides with the “golden age” of the famous Italian violin maker, between the 1710s and the 1730s. During this period, he made his finest instruments, including the Stradivarius going under the hammer at Tarisio. According to the auction house, this is the first time in 15 years that a violin made during Stradivari’s “golden age” has been offered at auction.
Seidel’s “Da Vinci” will face some competition, however, as Aguttes will auction another exceptional violin on June 6 — this time, a Guarnerius “del Gesù.” It was made in Italy in 1736 by the legendary violin maker and great rival of Antonio Stradivari, Bartolomeo Giuseppe Guarnerius. It has been owned for more than 20 years by the French violinist, Régis Pasquier.
Aguttes states that it has been more than 10 years since a Guarnerius “del Gesù” violin has been offered for sale. And an exceptional lot means a grandiose estimate, as this violin is estimated to fetch between €4 and €4.5 million — around five times less than the “Da Vinci” by Seidel. — ETX Studio
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