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    The Collection of Andrew Hooker – 23rd September

    Auction closes: 23rd September 2026

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    Amati Specialist – 28th October 2026

    A cello by Carlo Antonio Testore, Milan circa 1740, £20,000 – 40,000

    Auction closes: 28th October 2026

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    Instruments from the Workshop of Antonio Donato – 7th October

    Auction Closes: 7th October 2026

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    Violin by Giovanni Battista Guadagnini, Turin, c. 1771 — sold for £488,000 (front)

    £488,000*

    A violin by Giovanni Battista Guadagnini, Turin, circa 1771

    Violin by Giovanni Battista Guadagnini, Turin, c. 1771 — sold for £488,000 (back)

    *Including premiums – Sold in our June 2023 Specialist auction

    Violin by a member of the Rugeri family, Cremona, c. 1710 — sold for £62,300 (front)

    £62,300*

    A violin by a member of the Rugeri family, Cremona, circa 1710

    Violin by a member of the Rugeri family, Cremona, c. 1710 — sold for £62,300 (back)

    *Including premiums – Sold in our January 2024 Specialist auction

    Violin by Marinus Capicchioni, Rimini, 1968 — sold for £73,200 (front)

    £73,200*

    A violin by Marinus Capicchioni, Rimini, 1968

    Violin by Marinus Capicchioni, Rimini, 1968 — sold for £73,200 (back)

    *Including premiums – Sold in our June 2023 Specialist auction

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