About Tarisio
Tarisio is one of the world’s leading sources of fine and rare stringed instruments. Launched in 1999, it brought a fresh approach to the instrument market, combining the excellent reputation and services of a traditional auction house with the efficiency and accessibility of online sales. Offering first-class expertise and guaranteed cataloging, Tarisio quickly earned the respect of musicians, collectors, restorers and dealers the world over. It now sells over 2,000 violins, violas, cellos, and bows each year, with offices in New York and London.
Departments
Fine instruments and bows 
Speculative instruments and bows
Records and Results
Tarisio’s sales have broken many international auction records. For a selection of the many records that Tarisio currently holds, visit our records page
For complete results of previous Tarisio sales, visit our results page
Why buy with Tarisio?
Flexible online bidding
Tarisio is the only major company in the instrument market that uses the internet for its auctions. This allows buyers to bid anonymously from the comfort of their own homes, rather than having to make snap decisions in a crowded auction room. Each sale is preceded by at least one public viewing, enabling potential buyers to examine and try the lots before bidding. Condition reports are available on request.
Authenticity guaranteed
Tarisio’s cataloging is the most reliable in the business, and it is the only auction house to extend a guarantee of authenticity to every item cataloged by a particular maker. Buyers can also purchase a certificate for any guaranteed item from either Reuning & Son or Dmitry Gindin.
Low premiums
Tarisio’s premiums are the lowest in the business: 20% up to $200,000 and 12% thereafter.
Items to suit every budget
Each sale includes a range of items, from good student instruments and bows to fine examples by the greatest makers. There are also frequent auctions of speculative items in need of restoration.
High level of customer service
Tarisio prides itself on offering an efficient, friendly and approachable service, whatever the value of the item purchased.
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Why sell with Tarisio?
Speed and security
With 85% of lots sold on average at each auction, selling through Tarisio is a fast and efficient process, avoiding the often lengthy consignment terms and eventual negotiations of private sales. Most items at Tarisio have an agreed and confidential reserve price, below which they will not be sold, and once the bidding reaches the reserve price, the buyer is contractually bound to purchase the lot.
Publicity
Vendors have the advantage of Tarisio’s marketing campaigns for each sale, which include adverts in international media, and a range of emails and flyers sent out to an international database of over 30,000 clients.
Low premiums
Tarisio’s premiums are the lowest in the business: 9% of the first $7,000, 2.5% between $7,000 and $50,000, and 0% thereafter.
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