Monday, May 2, 2011

Lady Blunt Stradivarius of 1721 to be Auctioned. Proceeds to Benefit Japan

Lady Blunt Stradivarius


Tarisio announced that they will sell the Lady Blunt Stradivarius violin of 1721 at their June 20, 2011 online auction. The Lady Blunt, one of the two best-preserved Stradivarius violins, will be sold on behalf of the Nippon Music Foundation of Japan, and all proceeds from the sale will benefit the Nippon Foundation's Northeastern Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Fund.

The Lady Blunt has set a record price every time it has been sold in the 20th Century. Most recently it was sold privately for over $10,000,000 and a similar result is expected at the June auction.

Christopher Reuning of Reuning & Son Violins in Boston, said, "Rarely does a Stradivarius of this quality in such pristine condition and with such significant historical provenance come up for sale. It still shows the tool-marks and brushstrokes of Stradivari. The Lady Blunt is perhaps the best-preserved Stradivarius to be offered for sale in the past century."

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