A 1714 Stradivarius violin, known as the 'Joachim-Ma Stradivarius,' fetched $11.3 million at a Sotheby's auction in New York, falling short of its estimated $12-$18 million range. The violin, considered one of Stradivari's finest creations, is believed to have influenced Johannes Brahms' Violin Concerto in D Major and was played during its 1879 premiere. The sale proceeds will benefit the New England Conservatory.
The Joachim-Ma Stradivarius , renowned for its craftsmanship and heritage, fetched one of the highest prices ever for a musical instrument, highlighting its rarity and historical importance, according to the auction house.The violin is believed to have influenced legendary composer Johannes Brahms when he wrote the famed “Violin Concerto in D Major”. / Photo: Reuters
Sotheby’s auction house had estimated that the “Joachim-Ma Stradivarius” violin could sell for between $12 million and $18 million, with the higher end of the range potentially eclipsing the record-breaking $15.9 million someone paid for another Stradivari violin at auction more than a decade ago. Adding to the intrigue, the violin is believed to have influenced legendary composer Johannes Brahms when he wrote the famed “Violin Concerto in D Major” and was actually played during the concerto's 1879 premiere.
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