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theguardian.com
The article discusses a Stradivarius violin from Antonio Stradivari’s golden period that was used to perform Over the Rainbow in The Wizard of Oz and is expected to sell for more than $20 million (£16 million) at Tarisio on 9 June. The instrument was previously owned by Toscha Seidel.
businesstimes.com.sg
The article reports on a 1679 Stradivari violin known as the Hellier Stradivarius, which Christie’s is offering as the top lot in its July 7 Exceptional Sale. The instrument, engraved with ivory diamonds and finished with a golden varnish, has a price estimate of 6–9 million pounds (about US$10.3–15.5 million).
thenationalnews.com
The article reports that a rare 1679 Stradivarius violin by Antonio Stradivari, known as the Hellier Stradivarius, is heading to auction with an estimated value of £6m-£9m. Violinist Braimah Kanneh-Mason played the instrument at a Christie’s preview for an upcoming sale.
reuters.com
Reuters reports a 1679 Stradivarius violin known as the Hellier Stradivarius, created by Antonio Stradivari, is headed for Christie’s Exceptional Sale in London and could fetch up to 11 million dollars (6-9 million pounds). The instrument was sold in 1734 to Samuel Hellier and is described as the finest inlaid Stradivari violin ever made.
theviolinchannel.com
The Hellier Stradivarius, an instrument crafted circa 1679 by Antonio Stradivari, is to be sold at Christie's in July. The violin is famed for its gem inlays and was previously loaned to the Smithsonian before entering Christie's Exceptional Sale.
radiofrance.fr
France Musique reports that the Guarnerius del Gesù violin owned by Régis Pasquier was sold for 3.3 million euros at Aguttes. The buyer is described as a 40-year-old German violinist; the sale is portrayed as a continuation of the instrument’s life, not an investment. The instrument was crafted in 1736 by Bartolomeo Giuseppe Guarnerius and is praised for its rarity and craftsmanship.
cryptonewsmag.com
The article reports a Stradivarius violin, made in 1714 by Antonio Stradivari, selling in New York for 15.34 million dollars, close to the record 15.9 million. The instrument belonged to the Munetsugu collection in Japan and was sold by Tarisio; the buyer was not disclosed. The piece is part of the golden period of Stradivari instruments, roughly 1710 to 1720.
businesstimes.com.sg
The article reports that a 1714 Stradivarius violin known as the ‘da Vinci, Ex-Seidel’ sold in New York for US$15.3 million, just below the record for such an instrument. The instrument belonged to Toscha Seidel and was connected to the Wizard of Oz score and Albert Einstein.
economictimes.indiatimes.com
The article reports that a rare 1714 Stradivarius violin, formerly owned by Toscha Seidel and linked to Albert Einstein, sold in New York for $15.3 million at a Tarisio auction. It notes that about 600 Stradivari instruments from thousands are known today and mentions the violin’s association with Einstein and Seidel.
newsweek.com
The 1714 Italian violin by Antonio Stradivari, known as the 'Da Vinci, Ex-Seidel', once owned by Albert Einstein’s teacher Toscha Seidel, sold for $15.34 million at a Tarisio auction in New York.
theviolinchannel.com
The Violin Channel reports that the 1714 da Vinci ex-Seidel Stradivarius violin sold at Tarisio for $15.34 million after eleven bids and five extensions, following an initial reserve of $8 million. The instrument was long associated with Toscha Seidel, who used it for decades and contributed to Hollywood soundtracks including The Wizard of Oz, Intermezzo, and Melody for Three.
bonedo.de
A Stradivari from the early 18th century was sold at auction in New York for 15.3 million US dollars. The article notes this places the instrument among the most expensive ever sold. It also references other high‑value instruments and mentions that the Stradivari named da Vinci, previously owned by Toscha Seidel, had a history including teaching Albert Einstein.
limelight-arts.com.au
The Australian Chamber Orchestra acquires a 1732 ‘ex-Dollfus’ Stradivarius violin on loan, its third Golden Age instrument by Antonio Stadivari, to be played by ACO Principal Violin Helena Rathbone who named it Mr Dollfus.
scmp.com
The article reports that MingHuan Xu, a professional violinist and Roosevelt University program director, had a 1760 Gagliano violin and two other instruments stolen from her Chicago home; the 1760 instrument was recovered undamaged along with a 1994 Oliver Radke violin and her son’s half-sized cello. Chicago police recovered the instruments after a month-long disappearance.
classical-music.uk
The 1714 Stradivari violin named the da Vinci, ex-Seidel sold at auction for $15.34 million, making it the second most expensive Stradivari violin sold at auction. The sale was conducted online by London auction house Tarisio with a reserve price of $8 million and eleven bids.
theviolinchannel.com
The Austrian 1732 violin known as the Ex-Dollfus Strad is on loan to the Australian Chamber Orchestra and will be played by ACO Principal Violin Helena Rathbone. The instrument is one of three Golden Age Stradivarius violins currently used by ACO members.