Stradivarius violin buy

1. How much is a real Stradivarius violin worth?
2. How many Stradivarius violins exist today?
3. Are copies of Stradivarius violins worth anything?
4. Are Stradivarius violins really better?

How much is a real Stradivarius violin worth?

Antonio Stradivari is widely considered the greatest violin maker of all time, and his instruments sell for as much as $16 million.

How many Stradivarius violins exist today?

Only about 650 surviving Stradivarius violins exist, and many of them are in the hands of private collectors, safely hidden from public view. There are even fewer cellos, about 55, and about 12 violas.

Are copies of Stradivarius violins worth anything?

Each is worth at least $2 million. They are so rare most big city violin dealers have never seen one and no authentic Stradivarius has even been brought in to the Antiques Roadshow TV program.

Are Stradivarius violins really better?

Sound projection of 17th and 18th century Italian violins, notably those of Stradivarius, is often considered better than more recent violins. ... The results of the study showed that on average the listeners preferred the recent instruments to the Stradivarius violins and found that they had better projection.