Stradivarius violin crafted at ‘pinnacle’ of maker's career over 300 years ago sells for eye-popping price
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A Stradivarius violin that sold for $11.3 million, just shy of the $15.9 million record, will benefit a Boston music conservatory and fund student scholarships.
The violin, known as the "Joachim-Ma Stradivarius," was made during Stradivari’s "golden period" when he was at the height of his acoustic mastery of the instrument, Sotheby’s said.
"This extraordinary violin represents the pinnacle of craftsmanship and classical music history, its unparalleled sound and storied provenance captivating collectors and musicians alike," Mari-Claudia Jimenez, chair at Sotheby’s, said. "The Joachim-Ma Stradivarius garnered global attention, achieving one of the highest prices ever for a musical instrument — an acknowledgment of its rarity and historical importance."
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A Stradivarius violin that sold for $11.3 million, just shy of the $15.9 million record, will benefit a Boston music conservatory and fund student scholarships.