How do I get a violin valued?
You can get your stringed instrument valued with Amati either online or in person. Either way, it is easy to get a reliable, free, auction valuation of your violin, viola, cello, and bows. Amati also offer insurance valuations for £50, either online or at their valuation days.
Can a violin be appraised at the Smithsonian?
The Smithsonian, as a matter of legal and ethical policy, does not determine the monetary value of musical instruments. For such an appraisal, we recommend that you have your instrument examined by a reliable violin dealer in your area.
Where can I get a violin valuation for free?
Brompton’s are delighted to offer free complimentary Violin valuations and Violin appraisals for insurance, probate or sale purposes. Upgrade to ChromeUpgrade to FirefoxUpgrade to Internet ExplorerUpgrade to Safari This website uses cookies to ensure that we give you the best user experience.
Which is the most accurate appraisal of a violin?
Our valuation service is rooted in the most accurate and current data collected from across the entire spectrum of violin markets. The research carried out by our company has been used as benchmark information in articles by Bloomberg, The Times and The Economist.
How big of a photo do you need for violin appraisal?
When taking your photograph please make sure to choose a plain background. Please remove the case of your instrument, as we only require detailed shots of the instrument itself. To submit photos successfully each photo should not exceed 4MB. We will only use the information you give us here to respond to your enquiry.
The Smithsonian, as a matter of legal and ethical policy, does not determine the monetary value of musical instruments. For such an appraisal, we recommend that you have your instrument examined by a reliable violin dealer in your area.
How long does it take to get violin appraised online?
Get your string instrument appraised online within just a few days! Perhaps you have a violin that’s been in your family for years. Or maybe an old guitar that caught your eye at a yard sale or a mandolin that you purchased at an auction?
How to tell if a violin is a cheap instrument?
Things to Examine: *Purfling — Purfling is the (usually) black and neutral decorative inlay around the edge of the violin and is usually the most obvious giveaway of a cheap instrument. Purfling is tedious to put in, so if it is missing or painted on, the instrument is probably not very valuable.
Can a Stradivarius violin be worth anything?
While your odds are similar, there is always that slim possibility that your instrument is actually worth something. Even if it’s not a Strad, it could be, for example, a fine instrument made by one of many other important makers in Italy, Germany and France.
