About Amati

Amati is an online auction house specialising in the sale of stringed musical instruments: violins, violas, cellos, and bows. We hold at least ten auctions a year. These comprise Specialist Auctions, Amati Affordable Auctions and auctions of single owner collections.

We source and sell stringed musical instruments all over the world. Instruments sold in our auctions are mostly from private sellers: people who have long given up playing, people who have inherited an instrument, or even those who have found a violin in the attic. We sell to international buyers – students, musicians, collectors, investors, and to many trade colleagues.

We also provide free auction valuations of stringed instruments online and at valuation days around England, Europe and in many other countries. Having your violin valued by Amati is a great way to find out who made your violin and how much it is worth in the market today.