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These instruments are known for their craftsmanship, tonal quality, and lasting legacy, and are considered some of the finest ever made. Stradivari's violins, in particular, are coveted by musicians and collectors, with many selling for millions of dollars. [1] Antonio Stradivari made over 1,100 instruments, with approximately 650 surviving today.
The Le Brun Stradivarius of 1712 is a violin made by Italian luthier Antonio Stradivari of Cremona (1644–1737). It is the only violin from Stradivari’s golden period [1] known to have been owned and played by the violinist Niccolò Paganini.
According to Guitar World, a 1954 Fender Stratocaster owned by David Gilmour of Pink Floyd sold for $1.8 million at a 2019 Christie’s auction, while one owned by Jerry Garcia of the Grateful ...
Virtuoso Niccolò Paganini's favorite violin, Il Cannone Guarnerius of 1743, and the Lord Wilton of 1742, once owned by Yehudi Menuhin, are del Gesù instruments. In addition, the Vieuxtemps Guarneri—once owned by Henri Vieuxtemps—was sold in 2013 close to its asking price of $18 million USD, making it the most expensive instrument in the ...
Read on to find more of the world’s most expensive items, from artwork to domain names to a preserved dead shark. 15. Heintzman Crystal Piano — $3.2 Million.
High-end doesn't quite do justice to some of the world's most expensive items. If you aren't too stunned by the sticker price, these limited edition pieces offer the ultra-rich something...
The world's most expensive grand piano sold at auction is a specially designed D-274 named Steinway Alma Tadema; [38] it sold for $1.2 million in 1997 at Christie's in London, [39] breaking Steinway's own 1997 price record of $390,000. [40] The D-274 was built in 1883–87 and designed by Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema.
The most expensive things in the world come at a high cost but are worth it for some. Look at some of these items that are pricier than anything like them. ... made about 1,100 instruments that ...