“Joachim-Ma Stradivarius” violin crafted by Antonio Stradivari in 1714 was expected to fetch the handsome price of $12 to $18 million at a Southby’s auction on Friday night.  The violin fell below expectations with a selling price of $11.3 million. Had the Stradivarius sold for the expected price, it could have become the most expensive…

Sotheby’s Sells 1714 Stradivarius