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Asharq Al-Awsat
09-02-2025
- Business
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Stradivari Violin Made in 1714 Sells for $11.3M at Auction
A violin made in 1714 by the legendary luthier Antonio Stradivari sold for $11.3 million at an auction in New York on Friday, short of estimates that would have made it the most expensive instrument ever sold. 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. The 'Joachim-Ma Stradivarius' is regarded as one of Stradivari's best works, built during his 'Golden Period' at the height of his craftsmanship and acoustic mastery, according to the auction house. 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. 'This extraordinary violin represents the pinnacle of craftsmanship and classical music history, its unparalleled sound and storied provenance captivating collectors and musicians alike,' said Mari-Claudia Jimenez, chair at Sotheby's. '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.' Bidding at Sotheby's began at $8 million and within seconds shot up to $10 million, as auctioneer Phyllis Kao scanned the room, looking for someone to put up $10.5 million, The Associated Press reported. 'Am I selling? At $10 million,' she said, looking to potential bidders. The room was quiet. 'Last chance, at $10 million," she said. "I can sell, and I will, at $10 million, unless you go on.' 'Sold. $10 million," she said, banging a gavel. The final price includes auction house fees. The name of the instrument comes from two of its famous violin virtuoso owners, Joseph Joachim of Hungary and Si-Hon Ma of China. Ma's estate gifted the violin to the New England Conservatory in Boston after his death. The conservatory will use the proceeds to fund student scholarships. 'The sale is transformational for future students, and proceeds will establish the largest named endowed scholarship at New England Conservatory,' said Andrea Kalyn, president of New England Conservatory. 'It has been an honor to have the Joachim-Ma Stradivari on campus, and we are eager to watch its legacy continue on the world stage.'
Yahoo
09-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Stradivarius violin crafted at ‘pinnacle' of maker's career over 300 years ago sells for eye-popping price
A Stradivarius violin made at the "pinnacle" of Antonio Stradivari's career sold at auction for an eye-popping price this week. The musical instrument, crafted in 1714 by Stradivari, the luthier most famously associated with the violin, sold for $11.3 million at a Sotheby's auction in New York Friday. 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." Woman Plays Violin During Brain Surgery To Remove Tumor The Joachim-Ma Stradivarius gets its name from its two most famous owners: Joseph Joachim of Hungary, who lived in the 19th century, and Si-Hon Ma of China, whose estate donated the violin to the New England Conservatory in Boston after he died in Philadelphia in 2009. Read On The Fox News App The conservatory plans to start a student music scholarship fund with the proceeds. "The sale is transformational for future students, and proceeds will establish the largest-named endowed scholarship at New England Conservatory," Andrea Kalyn, president of New England Conservatory, said. "It has been an honor to have the Joachim-Ma Stradivari on campus, and we are eager to watch its legacy continue on the world stage." Musicians Outraged After Airline Severely Damages 17Th Century Instrument Fox News Digital has reached out to the conservatory for further comment. The most expensive Stradivarius violin sold for $15.9 million in 2011. That violin was known as the "Lady Blunt" and was made in 1921. It also holds the record as the most expensive instrument ever sold, according to Voice of America. Sotheby's had estimated the Joachim-Ma Stradivarius could go for as high as $18 million, which would have set a new record. The Joachim-Ma Stradivarius was also played during the premiere of composer Johannes Brahms' "Violin Concerto in D Major" in 1879. Bidding was halted at $10 million after 30 minutes, and the final price includes fees. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Original article source: Stradivarius violin crafted at 'pinnacle' of maker's career over 300 years ago sells for eye-popping price
Fox News
09-02-2025
- Business
- Fox News
Stradivarius violin crafted at ‘pinnacle' of maker's career over 300 years ago sells for eye-popping price
A Stradivarius violin made at the "pinnacle" of Antonio Stradivari's career sold at auction for an eye-popping price this week. The musical instrument, crafted in 1714 by Stradivari, the luthier most famously associated with the violin, sold for $11.3 million at a Sotheby's auction in New York Friday. 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." The Joachim-Ma Stradivarius gets its name from its two most famous owners: Joseph Joachim of Hungary, who lived in the 19th century, and Si-Hon Ma of China, whose estate donated the violin to the New England Conservatory in Boston after he died in Philadelphia in 2009. The conservatory plans to start a student music scholarship fund with the proceeds. "The sale is transformational for future students, and proceeds will establish the largest-named endowed scholarship at New England Conservatory," Andrea Kalyn, president of New England Conservatory, said. "It has been an honor to have the Joachim-Ma Stradivari on campus, and we are eager to watch its legacy continue on the world stage." Fox News Digital has reached out to the conservatory for further comment. The most expensive Stradivarius violin sold for $15.9 million in 2011. That violin was known as the "Lady Blunt" and was made in 1921. It also holds the record as the most expensive instrument ever sold, according to Voice of America. Sotheby's had estimated the Joachim-Ma Stradivarius could go for as high as $18 million, which would have set a new record. The Joachim-Ma Stradivarius was also played during the premiere of composer Johannes Brahms' "Violin Concerto in D Major" in 1879. Bidding was halted at $10 million after 30 minutes, and the final price includes fees.
Arab Times
08-02-2025
- Business
- Arab Times
A Stradivari violin made in 1714 sells for $11.3M at auction
NEW YORK, Feb 8, (AP): A violin made in 1714 by the legendary luthier Antonio Stradivari sold for $11.3 million at an auction in New York on Friday, short of estimates that would have made it the most expensive instrument ever sold. 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. The "Joachim-Ma Stradivarius' is regarded as one of Stradivari's best works, built during his "Golden Period' at the height of his craftsmanship and acoustic mastery, according to the auction house. 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. "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. "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.' Bidding at Sotheby's began at $8 million and within seconds shot up to $10 million, as auctioneer Phyllis Kao scanned the room, looking for someone to put up $10.5 million. "Am I selling? At $10 million,' she said, looking to potential bidders. The room was quiet. "Last chance, at $10 million," she said. "I can sell, and I will, at $10 million, unless you go on.' "Sold. $10 million," she said, banging a gavel. The final price includes auction house fees. The name of the instrument comes from two of its famous violin virtuoso owners, Joseph Joachim of Hungary and Si-Hon Ma of China. Ma's estate gifted the violin to the New England Conservatory in Boston after his death. The conservatory will use the proceeds to fund student scholarships. "The sale is transformational for future students, and proceeds will establish the largest named endowed scholarship at New England Conservatory,' said Andrea Kalyn, president of New England Conservatory. "It has been an honor to have the Joachim-Ma Stradivari on campus, and we are eager to watch its legacy continue on the world stage.'
Voice of America
08-02-2025
- Business
- Voice of America
Stradivari violin made in 1714 sells for $11.3M
A violin made in 1714 by the legendary luthier Antonio Stradivari sold for $11.3 million at an auction in New York on Friday, short of estimates that would have made it the most expensive instrument ever sold. 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. The "Joachim-Ma Stradivarius" is regarded as one of Stradivari's best works, built during his "Golden Period" at the height of his craftsmanship and acoustic mastery, according to the auction house. 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. "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. "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." $2M increase in seconds Bidding at Sotheby's began at $8 million and within seconds shot up to $10 million, as auctioneer Phyllis Kao scanned the room, looking for someone to put up $10.5 million. "Am I selling? At $10 million," she said, looking to potential bidders. The room was quiet. "Last chance, at $10 million," she said. "I can sell, and I will, at $10 million, unless you go on." "Sold. $10 million," she said, banging a gavel. The final price includes auction house fees. Sale funds scholarships The name of the instrument comes from two of its famous violin virtuoso owners, Joseph Joachim of Hungary and Si-Hon Ma of China. Ma's estate gifted the violin to the New England Conservatory in Boston after his death. The conservatory will use the proceeds to fund student scholarships. "The sale is transformational for future students, and proceeds will establish the largest named endowed scholarship at New England Conservatory," said Andrea Kalyn, president of New England Conservatory. "It has been an honor to have the Joachim-Ma Stradivari on campus, and we are eager to watch its legacy continue on the world stage."
