La Pucelle Stradivari
Top 8 in Top 12 Most Expensive Violins
The Virgin, commonly known as La Pucelle Stradivari, is a 1709 Stradivari artwork. After learning that it had remained undisturbed since leaving Stradivari's workshop, a Parisian luthier named it after him. While Stradivari built the violin, it was Vuillaume who carved Joan of Arc into the tailpiece. He also created the intricately carved pegs for the violin.
The La Pucelle Stradivari violin is currently owned by collector David L. Fulton. He considers it one of his best pieces because it is free of cracks, wear, and retouchings.
Price: $6,000,000
