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stradviolin.com
Peter White – #269 Violin is listed for $12,000.00. The instrument is based on Guarneri del Gesu’s form, made in 2020, with arching contours, corners, and purfling matching del Gesu; it contrasts with Stradivari bee-sting corners. The varnish is a deep red over a golden undercoat, developed by Peter White in New Mexico and Krakow education listed.
theguardian.com
The Guardian review discusses Isabelle Faust performing Stravinsky’s Violin Concerto with the period-instrument ensemble Les Siècles conducted by François-Xavier Roth, highlighting sharper focus and visceral impact. It notes the performers use original instruments, aligning with historically informed practices showcased across The Firebird, Petrushka, and The Rite of Spring in their recordings and performances.
journalchc.com
The Journal of Cultural Heritage Crime reports that during the night of 7–8 March in Pistoia, about twenty string instruments made by luthier Guido Maraviglia (1908-2001) were stolen from his residence where he worked. The stolen instruments, inherited by his family, date from the late 1980s to the 1990s, with a cello possibly remaining due to its size. Maraviglia built over 900 instruments in a career spanning 75 years, and the workshop was housed in the attic of his home; the article also discusses Italian anti-money laundering rules affecting art traders and luthier instruments.
usaartnews.com
Renaud Capuçon, a renowned French violinist, plays a 286-year-old Guarneri violin and collaborated with Rimowa on a limited-edition luxury violin case. The case, made with Gewa, will be sold starting March 23 for about $3,090 and features a microfiber interior, hygrometer, humidifier, and TSA-approved locks.
theviolinchannel.com
The Nippon Music Foundation, based in Tokyo, is accepting applications for its Instrument Loan Project which loans 21 Stradivarius and Guarneri violins to notable soloists under 35. Current recipients include Timothy Chooi, María Dueñas, and Ray Chen. Loans are offered in three categories, with additional provision of the 1708 Huggins Stradivarius to the Queen Elisabeth Competition winner.
robbreportmonaco.com
The article discusses a Guarneri violin known as the Baltic, crafted circa 1731 by Giuseppe Guarneri del Gesù, with an expected auction realization of over $10 million. The piece is associated with auction house Tarisio and is part of a dedicated online sale concluding March 16.
newswire.ca
The Baltic, a 292-year-old Guarneri violin made circa 1731 by Giuseppe Guarneri del Gesù, sold for US$9.44 million at Tarisio New York, setting a new global auction record for any Guarneri instrument and the third-highest price for any musical instrument at auction. The violin was previously in the Lam family collection and has been exhibited at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art.
prnewswire.com
The Baltic, a 292-year-old Guarneri del Gesù violin made circa 1731, sold for US$9.44 million at Tarisio New York on March 16, 2023. The sale set a new auction record for any Guarneri instrument and was the third-highest price for a musical instrument at auction; it followed the Lady Blunt Stradivari and the da Vinci Stradivari in overall auction value by stringed instruments.
prnewswire.com
The Baltic Guarneri del Gesù violin, made circa 1731 by Giuseppe Guarneri del Gesù, sold for US$9.44 million at Tarisio New York, setting a new auction record for a Guarneri instrument and marking the third-highest price for any musical instrument at auction. The violin was previously in the family collection of Sau-Wing Lam and has been exhibited at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art.
thestrad.com
The Strad reports that the c.1731 Baltic Guarneri del Gesù violin sold for $9.44 million (£7.78 million) at Tarisio on 16 March, setting a new record for the maker at auction. Carlos Tomé of Tarisio commented on the strong global demand for rare instruments, noting the sale followed Sau-Wing Lam's legacy as a benefactor and collector.
prnewswire.co.uk
The article reports that the rare 292-year-old Guarneri violin known as the 'Baltic' sold for US$9.44 million at Tarisio New York, setting a global record for any Guarneri instrument and marking the third-highest price for a musical instrument at auction. It notes the instrument was made circa 1731 by Giuseppe Guarneri del Gesù, its provenance from Sau-Wing Lam, and mentions past records including the Lady Blunt and the da Vinci Stradivari.
thatericalper.com
The article discusses the Guarneri del Gesù violin known as the Baltic, dated circa 1731, which sold for US$9.44 million at Tarisio New York on March 16, 2023. It notes this price set a new record for Guarneri instruments and places the Baltic among the most expensive stringed instruments sold at auction, and mentions the instrument’s lineage and exhibitions.
pizzicato.lu
The Baltic Guarneri del Gesù violin, made circa 1731, sold for €8.88 million ($9.44 million) at Tarisio, setting a new record for Guarneri instruments and marking the third-highest price for a musical instrument at auction.
theviolinchannel.com
The circa 1731 Guarneri del Gesù known as the ‘Baltic’ was sold by Tarisio in the United States for $9.44 million, becoming the third most expensive stringed instrument sold at auction. The instrument was previously part of Sau-Wing Lam’s collection and has had several notable owners and dealers, with lineage including Steven Staryk, George Gad, Irving Levick, and Dorotha Powers.
usaartnews.com
The Baltic, a centuries-old Guarneri violin crafted around 1731 by Giuseppe Guarneri del Gesù, sold for $9.44 million at a Tarisio online auction in New York. The violin, renowned as one of the most fabled instruments, was previously owned by Sau-Wing Lam and earlier by Dorotha Powers.
classicfm.com
Sophia Alexandra Hall reports that a 292-year-old Guarneri violin nicknamed the Baltic, made by Bartolomeo Giuseppe Guarneri del Gesù in 1731, sold at Tarisio Auctions in New York for $9.44 million (£7.71 million), becoming the third most expensive instrument ever sold at auction. The sale was led by Tarisio, with the former owner’s family connection noted; previous records include a 1714 Stradivarius and a 1716 Stradivarius, which sold for higher amounts.
projecthighart.net
The Baltic, a centuries-old Guarneri violin crafted around 1731 by Giuseppe Guarneri del Gesù in Cremona, sold for $9.44 million at a Tarisio online auction in New York. The instrument, one of the most revered violins, set auction records and has a history including ownership by Sau-Wing Lam and prior ties to Dorotha Powers.
cbc.ca
Michelle Both reports for CBC News about a used cello donated to Goodwill Ontario Great Lakes that sparked an online bidding war, potentially raising about $15,000. A California buyer purchased the cello in the Shop Goodwill auction, and Goodwill Ontario Great Lakes’ Michelle Quintyn commented on the impact.
symphony.org
The Baltic violin, made by Giuseppe Guarneri del Gesù in 1731, sold for $9.44 million (premium included) at Tarisio New York on March 16, approaching its $10 million estimate. The sale set a new record for a Guarneri instrument and was the star lot in an online auction of more than 100 rare instruments and bows conducted by Tarisio, contributing to over $11.1 million in total sales and 18 new auction records.
krone.at
Irina Lino reports on the Osmium Violin 1.0, built by a Styrian maker and presented in Vienna; Elena Denisova, the renowned violinist and Wörthersee Classics intendant, comments on its sound and character. The instrument features 541 inlays of osmium and is valued at 3.5 million euros as the most valuable playable violin.