Antonio Stradivari’s violins are not sitting in private drawers waiting to be discovered. Today, the surviving instruments belong to a select group of owners: major museums, central…
This responsibility requires more than acquisition. It demands expertise, structure, and long-term oversight. At Amorim Fine Violins, we act as a dedicated partner, supporting institutions in making informed decisions and maintaining the integrity of their collections over time.
The player to be equipped, the collection to be completed, the terms of the mandate. We begin there, in conversation, before any instrument is proposed.
Instruments held here, and instruments we can reach that never appear on the open market — presented with our reasoning, and with what we ruled out and why.
Each instrument is assessed with precision, combining expertise and advanced diagnostic methods to ensure clarity on authenticity and condition.
We assist in the ongoing management of collections, including documentation, condition monitoring, and coordination with musicians when relevant.
We provide context and direction for long-term decision-making, aligning acquisitions and management with institutional objectives.
Every antique instrument we sell comes with its certificate and with its own dossier, printed and digital. It is the whole case, set out so that anyone examining the instrument in ten or fifty years can follow the reasoning: the maker's history, a full description of the instrument, its provenance, the Amorim Lab analysis with its imaging plates, and a condition report.
Antonio Stradivari’s violins are not sitting in private drawers waiting to be discovered. Today, the surviving instruments belong to a select group of owners: major museums, central…
A violin is never just a violin once it has lived a life. The great instruments of the world, the ones that appear in auction catalogs and…
Understanding violin market value is essential for collectors, investors, and professional musicians alike. While a beginner may look at a violin as a tool for learning, collectors and seasoned…
Whether you are planning an acquisition, managing an existing collection, developing an instrument loan programme or seeking appraisal and conservation support, our specialists provide discreet guidance tailored to your institution’s objectives.
