1696 Stradivarius Sale Result
Stolen. Recovered. Sold for £1,385,000 ($2.27 million) on December 18, 2013 in our London gallery.
Bidding opened at £1million and involved three different bidders. The new owner of the instrument is a British music festival led by an English violinist. We are delighted to know that it will be played and enjoyed for many more years to come.
Learn more about this violin’s journey here:
http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2013/dec/18/stolen-stradivarius-sold-auction
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-24806072
https://tarisio.com/pages/kym/ex-kym-stradivarius.php