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The Joachim-Ma violin, 1714

A "Golden Period" Violin Sells At Sotheby's

The Joachim-Ma violin, crafted in 1714 by the great luthier Antonio Stradivari of Cremona, Italy, sold at …

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Painting

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Indigenous Art

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Latin American Art

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Women Artists

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Design

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Auction

The Joachim-Ma violin, 1714

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Contemporary Art

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Gallery

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Museum

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LGBTQ Artists

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Photography

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Drawing

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Sculpture

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