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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