Rare 1714 Stradivarius Violin Could Break Auction Records at $18 Million
- A 1714 violin made by Antonio Stradivari is set to be auctioned at Sotheby's in New York on Friday, with an estimated value of US$12 million to US$18 million.
- If sold at the top end, it could surpass the US$15.9 million record for the 1721 Lady Blunt Stradivarius.
- The violin is named after its famous owners, Joseph Joachim and Ma Si-Hon, and is noted for its remarkable preservation and extraordinary ownership history.
- Proceeds from the auction will support student scholarships at the New England Conservatory, where Ma gifted the violin after his death.
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