Amati Specialist – 28th October 2026
A cello by Carlo Antonio Testore, Milan circa 1740, £20,000 – 40,000
Auction closes: 28th October 2026
The Collection of Andrew Hooker – 23rd September
Auction closes: 23rd September 2026
Instruments from the Workshop of Antonio Donato – 7th October
Auction Closes: 7th October 2026
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£488,000*
A violin by Giovanni Battista Guadagnini, Turin, circa 1771
*Including premiums – Sold in our June 2023 Specialist auction
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*Including premiums – Sold in our January 2024 Specialist auction
£73,200*
A violin by Marinus Capicchioni, Rimini, 1968
*Including premiums – Sold in our June 2023 Specialist auction
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