Amati is an online auction house specialising in the sale of stringed musical instruments.
MEET THE TEAM

Amati is an online auction house specialising in the sale of stringed musical instruments.

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Sarah Buchanan

Director

Sarah runs the day-to-day operations of the Amati business. She oversees our large single owner collection auctions, some of which have achieved sales of an incredible 100%. [read more]

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James Buchanan

Director and Specialist

James is an expert in examining and valuing stringed musical instruments. He has worked for Bonhams, Christies, and was a founding member of Brompton’s. In terms of experience, nothing can … [read more]

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Kai Dase

Specialist

For more than twenty years, Kai Dase has been a violin maker and expert. He ran one of the UK’s busiest restoration workshops for nearly fifteen years and trained many restorers who now work all over … [read more]

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Simon Howes

Specialist

Simon studied at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama and now has a successful career as a professional violinist. He travels the world recording and performing with all manner of different ensembles and … [read more]

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Elena Ruggero

Client services

Originally from Puglia, Elena has been looking after our buyers since 2018. [read more]

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Ralph Windle

Photographer, Shipping co-ordinator

Ralph is the man who takes all the superb photographs of the instruments that come through Amati. He is also in charge of coordinating the safe shipping of your instruments around the world. [read more]