By Inge Kjemtrup The dominance of instruments by Antonio Stradivari in the auction world was challenged in May 2016 with the record-breaking sale of the 1743 “ex-Havemeyer” Guadagnini cello for $1.5 million through Tarisio Auctions. Not only was it the highest price paid for a cello at auction, it was also the highest price for … Continue reading This Spring’s Sale of the 1743 ‘ex-Havemeyer’ Guadagnini Broke Auction Records