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Online auctions of fine violins, violas, cellos and bows, from New York, London and Berlin.
Musical Instrument Auctions
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Fine violins, cellos and bows, vintage guitars and other instruments sell at specialist and major auction houses. These are the sites that sell them.
Type what you’re looking for in the search box to check every site at once, or open a site below to see what it has right now. Bidding always happens on the auction site itself.
Popular searches: ViolinGibson Les PaulFender StratocasterCelloSteinway piano
Auction sites for musical instruments
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Celebrity, music, film and sports memorabilia, including guitars and costumes.
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International auction house for collector cars, fine art, watches, jewelry and more.
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Large collectibles auctioneer: coins and currency, comics, sports, art, jewelry and memorabilia.
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UX Search links to these auction sites and is not affiliated with them. Bidding, payment and pickup happen on each site, under its own rules.
Before you bid
- Ask for certificates. Fine string instruments should come with an expert certificate.
- Count the buyer’s premium. Auction houses add a percentage to the hammer price, often 20% to 30% at major houses. Check each sale’s terms.
- Read the condition report. Ask for one if it isn’t posted. Photos don’t always show repairs, restoration or damage.
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