A violin made in 1714 by the legendary luthier Antonio Stradivari sold for $11.3 million at an auction in New York on Friday, short of estimates that would have made it the most expensive instrument ever sold.

Sotheby91裸聊视频檚 auction house had estimated that the 91裸聊视频淛oachim-Ma Stradivarius91裸聊视频� violin could sell for between $12 million and $18 million, with the higher end of the range potentially eclipsing the record-breaking $15.9 million someone paid for another Stradivari violin at auction more than a decade ago.

The 91裸聊视频淛oachim-Ma Stradivarius91裸聊视频� is regarded as one of Stradivari91裸聊视频檚 best works, built during his 91裸聊视频淕olden Period91裸聊视频� at the height of his craftsmanship and acoustic mastery, according to the auction house.

Adding to the intrigue, the violin is believed to have influenced legendary composer Johannes Brahms when he wrote the famed 91裸聊视频淰iolin Concerto in D Major91裸聊视频� and was actually played during the concerto91裸聊视频檚 1879 premiere.

91裸聊视频淭his extraordinary violin represents the pinnacle of craftsmanship and classical music history, its unparalleled sound and storied provenance captivating collectors and musicians alike,91裸聊视频� Mari-Claudia Jimenez, chair at Sotheby91裸聊视频檚. 91裸聊视频淭he Joachim-Ma Stradivarius garnered global attention, achieving one of the highest prices ever for a musical instrument 91裸聊视频� an acknowledgment of its rarity and historical importance.91裸聊视频�

Bidding at Sotheby91裸聊视频檚 began at $8 million and within seconds shot up to $10 million, as auctioneer Phyllis Kao scanned the room, looking for someone to put up $10.5 million.

91裸聊视频淎m I selling? At $10 million,91裸聊视频� she said, looking to potential bidders.

The room was quiet.

91裸聊视频淟ast chance, at $10 million,91裸聊视频� she said. 91裸聊视频淚 can sell, and I will, at $10 million, unless you go on.91裸聊视频�

91裸聊视频淪old. $10 million,91裸聊视频� she said, banging a gavel.

The final price includes auction house fees.

The name of the instrument comes from two of its famous violin virtuoso owners, Joseph Joachim of Hungary and Si-Hon Ma of China. Ma91裸聊视频檚 estate gifted the violin to the New England Conservatory in Boston after his death.

The conservatory will use the proceeds to fund student scholarships.

91裸聊视频淭he sale is transformational for future students, and proceeds will establish the largest named endowed scholarship at New England Conservatory,91裸聊视频� said Andrea Kalyn, president of New England Conservatory. 91裸聊视频淚t has been an honor to have the Joachim-Ma Stradivari on campus, and we are eager to watch its legacy continue on the world stage.91裸聊视频�