A violin Stradivarius made the “summum” of Antonio Stradivari’s career sold at auction for a breathtaking price this week.
The musical instrument, made in 1714 by Stradivari, the most famous associate of the violin, sold $ 11.3 million during an auction Sotheby’s in New York on Friday.
The violin, known as “Joachim-Ma Stradivarius”, was made during the “golden period” of Stradivari when he was up to his acoustic control of the instrument, said Sotheby’s.
“This extraordinary violin represents the ultimate in crafts and the history of classical music, its unrivaled sound and its agitated origin captivating collectors and musicians,” said Mari-Claudia Jimenez, president of Sotheby’s. “The Joachim -M -Stradivarius drew global attention, reaching one of the highest prices ever ever disputed for a musical instrument – recognition of its rarity and its historical importance.”
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Violinist Stefan Jackiw plays the 1714 Joachim-Ma Stradivarius at the auction house in Sotheby in New York on Monday. (Photo / ted shaffrey)
The Joachim-M-Stradivarius takes 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 succession gave the violin to the New England Conservatory Boston after his death in Philadelphia in 2009.
The Conservatoire plans to create a musical scholarship fund with the product.
“The sale is transformational for future students, and the product will establish the largest scholarship with the New England Conservatory,” said Andrea Kalyn, president of the New England Conservatory. “It was an honor to have the Joachim-Ma Stradivari on the campus, and we are impatient to see his heritage continue on the world scene.”
Violinist Stefan Jackiw owns 1714 Joachim-Ma-Man Stradivarius at the auction house in Sotheby in New York on Monday, February 3, 2025. (Photo / ted shaffrey)
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The most expensive Stradivarius violin sold $ 15.9 million in 2011. This violin was known as “Lady Blunt” and was made in 1921. He also holds the record as the most instrument Never sold, according to Voice of America.
The violin was made at the height of Antonio Stradivari’s crafts, said Sotheby’s. (Getty)
Sotheby’s had estimated that the Joachim-Ma Stradivarius could go for $ 18 million, which would have set a new record.
The Joachim-Machim Stradivarius was also played during the premiere of the “violin concerto of the composer Johannes Brahms in 1879.
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The auctions were interrupted at $ 10 million after 30 minutes, and the final price includes costs.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
