Hellier’s bells! Unique 1679 Stradivari violin could fetch up to R170m

The ‘finest inlaid violin ever made by Stradivari’ will go under the hammer in July as part of Christie’s Exceptional Sale

06 June 2022 - 18:53 By Lucy Towers

A rare 1679 violin made by renowned Italian craftsman Antonio Stradivari is headed for auction, where it could fetch up to $11m (about R170m)...

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