The Stradivarian violin was created at the “pinner” of Antonio Stradivari's career, which was sold at auction this week.
The instrument, made by Stradivari in 1714, was created by Stradivari, the Luthier most famous for violins, and sold for $11.3 million at Sotheby's Auction in New York on Friday.
The violin known as “Joachim ma Stradivarius” was at the pinnacle of instrumental proficiency when it was created during the “golden age” of Stradivari, Sotheby's said.
“This extraordinary violin represents the pinnacle of craftsmanship and classical music history. It represents the fascinating collectors and musicians of its unparalleled sound and renowned origin,” said Sotheby's Chairman Mari Claudia. Jimenez said. “Joachim Ma Stradivarius has attracted worldwide attention and achieved one of the highest prices ever for the instrument. He acknowledges its rarity and historical importance.”
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Violinist Stephen Jackie will play Joachim Mama Stradivarius in New York on Monday at Sotheby's Auction House. (AP photo/Ted Shaffle)
Joachim Ma Stradivarius was two people, Joseph Joachim of Hungary, who lived in the 19th century, and Si Hong Ma Masa of China, who donated violin to the New England Conservatory in Boston after his death. received names from the most famous owner of the company. In Philadelphia, 2009.
The Conservatory will launch the Student Music Scholarship Fund with proceeds.
“The sale will be transformative for future students and the proceeds will establish the largest named donated scholarship at the New England Conservatory,” said President Andrea Kalin of the New England Conservatory. “It was an honor to have Joachim Ma Stradivari on campus. We want to see that heritage continues on the world stage.”
Violinist Stephen Jackie will be holding the 1714 Joachim Mastradivarius at Sotheby's Auction House in New York on Monday, February 3, 2025. (AP photo/Ted Shaffle)
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According to Boice of America, the most expensive Stradivarius Violin was sold in 2011 for $15.9 million.
The violin was made with the high level of craftsmanship of Antonio Stradivari, Sotheby's said. (Getty)
Sotheby's estimated that Joachim Ma Stradivarius could reach $18 million.
Joachim Ma Stradivarius was also performed during the premiere of the 1879 Violin Concert in Major by composer Johannes Brahms.
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After 30 minutes, the bids halted at $10 million, and the final price includes a fee.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
