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Selected Notable Sales

Darnton & Hersh Fine Violins prides itself on our ability to connect discerning players and collectors with exceptional and historically significant violins, violas, and cellos. Below is a representative sampling of fine instruments we have sold.

Antonio Stradivari violin, "Lyall ," 1702
Antonio Stradivari violin, “Lyall,” Cremona, 1702
Santo Serafin cello, Venice, 1740
Santo Serafin cello, Venice, 1740
Guarneri Filius Andrea cello c 1700 Cremona
Guarneri Filius Andrea cello, Cremona, c. 1700
Brothers Amati Violin
Brothers Amati Violin, Cremona, c. 1624
Stradivari Vieuxtemps Violin Top and Back
Antonio Stradivari violin, “Vieuxtemps ,” Cremona, 1710
Antonio Stradivari cello "Bonnet"
Antonio Stradivari cello, “Bonnet,” Cremona, 1693
Peregrino Michelli di Zanetto viola
Peregrino Michelli di Zanetto viola, Brescia, c. 1570
Antonio Stradivari violin, “Dushkin,” Cremona, 1701
Andrea Guarneri cello, Cremona, 1689
Giovanni Battista Guadagnini violin, Parma, 1763

Additional Notable Sales

  • A violin by Guarneri del Gesu, Cremona, 1732
  • A violin by Guarneri del Gesu, Cremona, 1735
  • A violin by Giovanni Battista Guadagnini, Cremona, 1758
  • A violin by Giovanni Battista Rogeri, Cremona, 1705
  • A cello by Antonio Stradivari, “Vaslin composite,” Cremona, c. 1730
  • A cello by Giovanni Battista Guadagnini, Turin, 1772
  • A cello by David Tecchler, Rome, 1701
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