A Stradivarius violin sells for $11.3 million at auction, falling short of record

The Joachim-Ma Stradivarius violin is on display during a preview of the violin’s auction at Sotheby’s in New York City on February 3, 2025. The 1714 instrument, which belonged to 19th century violin great Joseph Joachim, is expected to fetch $12 to 18 million during its live auction on February 7, 2025. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP) (Photo by ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images)