1696 violin sells for £1.4m
A 1696 violin which thieves tried to sell for £100 has been sold at auction for £1.4 million.
''Although built during the decade when Stradivari experimented with the 'long pattern', this violin is of normal measurements with a back length of 35.5cm.''
The pricey instrument went under the hammer after being recovered following its theft from Euston train station in London three years ago while its owner was in a café.
Fortunately, it was recovered in good condition and part of the proceeds from the sale are set to benefit the authorities who helped with its recovery.
Describing the violin, specialist auctioneers Tarisio said: ''The 'ex-Kym' is a fine example of Stradivari's work from the mid 1690s.
''Although built during the decade when Stradivari experimented with the 'long pattern', this violin is of normal measurements with a back length of 35.5cm.''
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