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- How much is the Messiah Stradivarius worth?
- Who owns the Messiah Stradivarius?
- Why is the Messiah Stradivarius so expensive?
- What is the rarest violin in the world?
How much is the Messiah Stradivarius worth?
The “Messiah Stradivarius” is considered the most expensive violin globally, with a value of approximately $200 million. It is currently in a collection at the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford, England.
Who owns the Messiah Stradivarius?
Today, the Messiah Stradivarius was under the guardianship of the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford, England. The violin is very close to the original condition when it left Stradivari's workshop in 1737. Though the Messiah Stradivarius has not been auctioned publicly, it was worth an estimated US$20 million.
Why is the Messiah Stradivarius so expensive?
Stradivari created the Messiah during his golden period and stayed in his shop until his death in 1737. Violinists do not play with it as much, hence its relatively new condition. These are some of the reasons why this instrument is expensive. It has never been played in over 300 years of existence.
What is the rarest violin in the world?
The Vieuxtemps Guarneri Violin
This Guarneri del Gesù instrument is now the most expensive violin in the world, selling for an estimated $16million (£10.5million). Its new owner anonymously donated the historic instrument to violinist Anne Akiko Meyers on loan for the rest of her life.
