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Specialist Auction · January 2027

Entries invited for our January Specialist auction

We are now accepting fine violins, violas, cellos and bows for January.

Catalogue Deadline
January 4th 2027
Auction closes
January 27th 2027

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Front and back of a cello by Johannes Theodorus Cuypers, The Hague
A cello by Johannes Theodorus Cuypers, The HagueCertificate of Hubert Delaunay, Utrecht, 2026 · Estimate £20,000 – £40,000
Front and back of a viola by Giovanni Battista Morassi, Cremona, 1974
A viola by Giovanni Battista Morassi, Cremona, 1974Certificate of Giovanni Battista Morassi · Estimate £10,000 – £15,000

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Amati sells a broad range of violins, violas, cellos and bows suitable for those just starting out to internationally recognised soloists.

Violin by Giovanni Battista Guadagnini, Turin, c. 1771 — sold for £488,000 (front)

£488,000*

A violin by Giovanni Battista Guadagnini, Turin, circa 1771

Violin by Giovanni Battista Guadagnini, Turin, c. 1771 — sold for £488,000 (back)

*Including premiums - Sold in our June 2023 Specialist auction

Violin by a member of the Rugeri family, Cremona, c. 1710 — sold for £62,300 (front)

£62,300*

A violin by a member of the Rugeri family, Cremona, circa 1710

Violin by a member of the Rugeri family, Cremona, c. 1710 — sold for £62,300 (back)

*Including premiums - Sold in our January 2024 Specialist auction

Violin by Marinus Capicchioni, Rimini, 1968 — sold for £73,200 (front)

£73,200*

A violin by Marinus Capicchioni, Rimini, 1968

Violin by Marinus Capicchioni, Rimini, 1968 — sold for £73,200 (back)

*Including premiums - Sold in our June 2023 Specialist auction

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