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Lot 188 · Musical Instruments

A Violin

A Violin

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Estimate
£800–£1,200 hammer ≈ $1,475–$2,212
Result
Performance
Sale
Christie's — Musical Instruments , London (South Kensington) · 3 November 2004
Record ID
TB-2026-5875681
Record
first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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A Violin, A Violin. Christie's, 3 Nov 2004, lot 188. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5875681.

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From the same sale Musical Instruments · Nov 2004

LotArtistEstimateResult
A Violin A Violin £200–£400
A Violin A Violin £300–£500
A Violin A Violin £100–£200
A Violin A Violin £1,500–£2,000
A German Violin, early 20th century A German Violin, early 20th century £500–£700
A Violin A Violin £200–£300

Comparable results nearest sold works, same medium & price band

ArtistLotvs. estimateResult USD, incl. premiumSale
A Violin Contemporary $1,750 Christie's, Apr 2010
A Violin France, Circa 1770 Christie's, Apr 2007
A Violin Heberlein School Christie's, Apr 2010
A Violin France, Circa 1870 Christie's, Apr 2010
A Violin Germany, Circa 1820 Christie's, Apr 2008
A Violin Late 20Th Century Christie's, Apr 2007
A Violin A Violin Christie's, Apr 2008
A Violin Circa 1775 Christie's, Apr 2007

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