Molitor Stradivarius

Throughout its history, the Molitor Stradivarius has had a long list of players. This violin, which dates from 1697, is another Stradivarius creation. Many people assumed it belonged to Napoleon Bonaparte, but it was actually owned by Juliette Recamier, a Parisian art patron. The violin was then given the name Count Gabriel Jean Joseph Molitor, a Bonaparte Army general. This violin remained in the Molitor family for nearly 70 years after his death in 1849.

The violin was used by violinists such as Albert Stern and Elmar Oliveria. This violin is currently owned by musician Ane Akiko Meyers.

Price: $3,600,000