Hi Tom.

These violins are based on work done by Felix Savart. He was a great craftsman during the 1800s. He actually created the box design found on some styles. These were made to carry on the tradition of his past designs. Based on my records, it should have a current secondary market value in the range of about $450 to $600.

You'll definitely get a higher value through a private sale instead of selling to a dealer or even through an auction.

I would check with local music shops. Guitar Center usually does well by sellers and they carry quite a bit more than just guitars and drums. I've always had great luck with local/indie type of music shops if you don't want to try dealing with a chain like Guitar Center. Most shops will sell on consignment and just take a percentage of your final sale, plus they'll know if anyone is looking for a viloin like yours.

As far as auctions go, it really depends on the people bidding. Generally, private sales and items sold through music stores, tend to go higher. They can go as much as 15% to 30% higher. The internet for being as connected as it is, also means you deal with more competition than if you try to sell locally.

Craigslist is decent because it's free. You can also see about advertising at a local college. This would be a fantastic addition for a music major.

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Diana