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Stradivarius Violin 'The Red Diamond'

Stradivarius Violin 'The Red Diamond'

Antonio Stradivari, 1716

$14,500,000

One of less than 650 surviving instruments crafted by the legendary luthier Antonio Stradivari of Cremona. 'The Red Diamond' is named for the distinctive amber-red varnish still preserved to a remarkable degree, exhibiting the tonal qualities that have made Stradivari instruments the most sought-after in the world.

Provenance & Details

  • Spruce, Maple & Varnish
  • Made in Cremona, 1716
  • Authenticated by the Violin Society of America