A stradivarius Violin making This week, the “peak” of Antonio Stradivari’s career was sold at an astonishing price at auction.
The instrument, made by Stradivari, is the most famous violinist with the violin, sold for $11.3 million in Sotheby’s stock auction New York Friday.
Sotheby’s said that the violin, known as “Joachim Matradivarius”, was made during the “Golden Age” of Stradivari, when he was in the process of mastering the instruments of sound. Peak period.
Mari-Claudia Jimenez, Sotheby’s president, said: “This extraordinary violin represents the pinnacle of craftsmanship and classical music history, with its unparalleled sound and legendary source. ‘The Joachim-Ma Stradivarius has attracted global attention, earning one of the highest prices ever made for musical instruments, a recognition of its rarity and historical importance.’
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Violinist Stefan Jackiw played Joachim-Ma Stradivarius in 1714 at Sotheby’s Auction in New York on Monday. （AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey）
Joachim-Ma Stradivarius’ name comes from its two most famous owners: Joseph Joachim of Hungary, who lived in the 19th century, while Si-Hon Ma of China was the violin of the New England Conservatory of Music after his death, whose property would The violin was donated to the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston. In Philadelphia in 2009.
The Conservatory plans to raise student music scholarship funds with proceeds.
“This deal is a transformational one for prospective students, with the benefits set to establish the largest last name scholarship at the New England Conservatory of Music.” “It’s an honor to be in With Joachim-Ma Stradivari on campus on campus, we are eager to continue watching its legacy on the world stage.”
Violinist Stefan Jackiw owns the 1714 Joachim-Ma Stradivarius at Sotheby’s Auction in New York on Monday, February 3, 2025. （AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey）
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The most expensive Stradivarius violin sold in 2011 for $15.9 million. The violin is known as “Lady Blunt” and was produced in 1921. According to American voice, it is also the most expensive instrument ever made.
Sotheby’s said the violin was made during the peak of craftsmanship at Antonio Stradivari. (Getty)
Sotheby’s estimates that Joachim-Ma Stradivarius will cost as much as $18 million, which will set a new record.
Joachim-Ma Stradivarius also performed in the premiere composer Johannes Brahms’ “Violin Concerto in D Major” was in 1879.
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After 30 minutes, the bid was stopped for $10 million, with the final price including the fee.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.