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April 2007 rare-string instrument intelligence

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Violino Stradivarius é leiloado por R$ 4,8 milhões

estadao.com.br

The article reports that a 1729 Stradivarius known as Solomon, Ex-Lambert, was auctioned for US$2.4 million (R$4.8 million) by Christie’s in New York, becoming the second most expensive violin ever sold. Rick Heinl was the auctioneer and the buyer plans to donate the instrument to artists of suitable stature; the seller estimated the price between US$1 million and US$1.5 million. The violin derives its name from Seymour Solomon and Dorothy Mary Murray Lambert, and was made in Cremona.

World online Stradivarius sells for 2.7 million dollars at Christie's, second-highest auction price ever

joongang.co.kr

The article reports that a Stradivarius violin made in 1729 sold at Christie's in New York for about 2.7 million USD, roughly 25 billion KRW, detained by an anonymous buyer who plans to lend it to a talented violinist. The instrument is known as Solomon, X-Lambert, reflecting its former owners Seymour Solomon and Murray Lambert.

In New York, Stradivarius violin sells for record sum at Christie’s

podrobnosti.ua

The article reports that at Christie’s in New York a Stradivarius violin from 1729 sold for 2.4 million dollars, exceeding the estimated value of 1–1.5 million and setting a new world record. The previous record was the Lady Tennant Stradivarius sold in April 2005 for 2 million dollars; the buyer’s identity is unknown.

Skripku Stradivari prodali za rekordnuyu summu

lenta.ru

The Stradivarius violin from 1729 was sold at Christie's in New York for 2.4 million USD, setting a world record. The article mentions prior record held by another Stradivarius, The Lady Tennant, sold in 2005 for 2 million USD.

Skripka Stradivari sold at auction for $2.7 million

fakty.ua

The Stradivarius violin, dated 1729 and known as Solomon ex Lambert, sold at Christie's New York for $2.7 million. The buyer was a Toronto dealer, Rick Heinl, acting on behalf of an anonymous private collector who may lend the instrument to famous musicians.

Manchester takes a bow

bbc.co.uk

The page discusses the RNCM Manchester International Cello Festival in Manchester, including festival director Ralph Kirshbaum and the line-up featuring Yo-Yo Ma, Natalia Gutman and Colin Carr. It mentions Elgar Cello Concerto performed by Kirshbaum with the BBC Philharmonic at Bridgewater Hall, and outlines festival highlights and venues at RNCM and Bridgewater Hall.

Stradivarius se asoma a China, hoy el mayor fabricante mundial de violines

lavanguardia.com

The article discusses an exhibition in Shanghai where 48 historic violins, including two Stradivarius and three Guarneri, are on display at the Shanghai Conservatory. It notes China as the world's largest violin maker by volume and mentions key figures such as Antonio Stradivari, Jenő Hubay, Eric Blot, Zheng Quang, and Chung Dai-Ting. The exhibit aims to give Chinese visitors exposure to valuable antique instruments and attract new buyers amid a rising interest in European violins.

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