A rare Violin Stradivarius, manufactured in 1714 by Antonio Stradivari during his famous “gold period”, was awarded last Friday (7) for $ 11.3 million ($ 65 million) in New York, the third highest price Paid by a musical instrument in a auction, House Sotheby’s announced. The profits for sale will be destined to the New England Conservatory (NEC) to create a bag to support future generations of musicians.
“This extraordinary violin represents the apex of handicrafts and the history of classical music. Its unparalleled sound and legendary provenance captivate collectors and musicians as equal, ”said Mari-Claudia Jiménez, president of Sotheby’s for America in a statement.
Known for his extraordinary sound and beauty, the violin Joachim-MA Stradivarius reached the third highest price in a auction. The record belongs to another Stradivari violin, the Lady Blunt, sold in 2011 for $ 15.9 million ($ 91.5 million in the current price).
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In addition, another violin out of the Italian Luthier Atelier-“Da Vinci, ex—–outer”-was awarded for $ 15.34 million ($ 88.2 million) in 2022.
“Made in 1714, Joachim-MA Stradivarius has such an exceptional, rich, complex and deep sound that he deserved the $ 11.3 million paid, including taxes and commissions from the auction house,” said Sotheby’s.
The violin belonged to the violinist and educator Si-Hon Ma, who presented him to the NEC after completing his studies in this institution in the 1950s, on the condition that he someday sold him to finance student scholarships.
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Before Ma, the violin belonged to Joseph Joachim, one of the most influential violinists of the nineteenth century, famous for his collaborations with composers like Johannes Brahms.
