Violin Valuation, Free and Without Obligation
What is your violin worth? Amati’s specialists give a free violin valuation at a valuation day near you, online from photographs, or at our London office in Chandos Street. Antique or modern, since 2013 we have helped thousands of people find out who made their violin and what it would fetch at auction. There is no charge and no obligation to sell: an honest appraisal from a specialist violin valuer, nothing more.
Prefer to talk? Call +44 (0)20 7099 7114, WhatsApp us or email [email protected].
A violin by G. B. Guadagnini, Turin, c.1771 sold for £488,000
What happens at a violin valuation
If we can help we will, no pressure to sell, just an appraisal of value.
Book your appointment
Choose a valuation day near you and pick a time that suits. Booking takes a couple of minutes, online or by phone.
Meet a specialist
Bring your violin, along with any bows or paperwork. A valuation is a conversation, not an examination. It takes around fifteen minutes, and there is no obligation.
Hear what it's worth
Our specialist will tell you who made your violin, when and where, and what it could achieve at auction today.
Decide in your own time
If you'd like to sell, we'll guide you through consigning to one of our monthly auctions. If not, the valuation is yours to keep.
Violins we've valued have gone on to remarkable results
Recent results at Amati auctions, including buyer's premium.
Violin by G.B. Guadagnini, Turin c.1771
Violin by Marino Capicchioni
Violin by the Rugeri family
Violin valuations near you, in London or online
Our London valuation days are held at Furlong House, 10A Chandos Street, London W1G 9DQ, our headquarters just off Cavendish Square. Elsewhere, we choose comfortable, central venues that are easy to reach.
Appointments are private and unhurried. Whether your violin is a family heirloom or an attic find, you'll leave knowing what you have and what it might be worth.
Upcoming valuation days
Amati specialists travel the country. Find the day nearest you.
Violin valuation and appraisal: questions people ask
How much does a valuation cost?
Nothing. Valuations are complimentary, whether in person, online or by phone, and there is no obligation to sell.
How long does it take?
Around fifteen minutes. A valuation is a conversation, not an examination.
What should I bring?
Your violin, any bows, and any paperwork you have. Old receipts, certificates or family letters can all help tell the story.
Do I have to sell my violin?
No. Many people simply want to know what they own. If you do wish to sell, we'll explain how consigning to auction works.
What if I can't get to a valuation day?
You can request an online valuation with photographs, or call us on +44 (0)20 7099 7114 to talk it through.
My violin has a Stradivarius label. Could it be real?
Almost certainly not, but do bring it. Thousands of honest copies were made in Germany, France and Bohemia from the 1800s onwards, and some of them are lovely instruments worth real money in their own right. We would far rather look and tell you than leave you wondering.
Do you value violin bows as well?
Yes, and please bring them. A good French bow can be worth more than the violin it arrived with. It happens more often than you would think.