The most expensive musical instrument ever sold is a Stradivarius violin, which fetched over $23 million.
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Reports in 2025 described a 1715 Stradivarius (“Baron Knoop”) selling for about $23 million, setting an eye-watering benchmark for a violin sale. The exact “record” depends on whether you count private sales vs. public auctions. (Wikipedia)
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