Stradivarius Violin Auction Insights

Stradivarius Violin Auction Insights

Assessment

Interactive Video

Arts

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Amelia Wright

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A 300-year-old Stratovarius violin is set to break the auction record, estimated to fetch $12-18 million. The current record is $15.9 million, set in 2011. This violin, made by Antonio Stradivari during his golden period, is highly acclaimed. Proceeds from the auction will support student scholarships at the New England Conservatory.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the estimated auction price range for the 300-year-old Stradivarius violin?

$20 to $25 million

$30 to $35 million

$12 to $18 million

$5 to $10 million

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current record price for a violin sold at auction?

$18.2 million

$10.5 million

$12.3 million

$15.9 million

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the renowned maker of the Stradivarius violin mentioned in the video?

Andrea Guarneri

Antonio Stradivari

Giuseppe Guarneri

Niccolò Amati

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During which period was the Stradivarius violin made?

Antonio Stradivari's late period

Antonio Stradivari's golden period

Antonio Stradivari's early period

Antonio Stradivari's experimental period

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where will the proceeds from the violin auction be directed?

A music museum

A charity for musicians

A private collector

Student scholarships at the New England Conservatory