Carrodus Guarneri

The Carrodus Guarneri, made in 1743, is one of Guarneri del Gesu's greatest instruments. Its exceptional craftsmanship and build demonstrate this. The violin was originally held by English performer John Carrodus, who gave it its name. Ossy Renardy and Niccolo Paganini are two other renowned Carrodus Guarneri users.

This violin is currently owned by Richard Tognetti, the creative director, and conductor of the Australian Chamber Orchestra. The violin, according to Tognetti, is "deep, mysterious, and lovely." The materials used in Carrodus Guarneri and another Guarneri violin known as the Il Cannone are from the same tree.

Price: $10,000,000