The violin by the famed Italian luthier was plundered at the end of World War II and presumed lost or destroyed. Now experts say they believe it has resurfaced.
Category: Stradivari, Antonio
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A 311-Year-Old Stradivarius Violin Sells for $11.25 Million at Sotheby’s
The money from the sale of the violin, which was once owned by the 19th-century virtuoso Joseph Joachim, will benefit a scholarship program at the New England Conservatory.
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How a Violin Maker’s Dreams Came True in Cremona, Italy
As a teenager, Ayoung An decided to become a violin maker. Her journey eventually took her to Cremona, Italy, a famed hub for masters like Antonio Stradivari.