A near three-century-old instrument lauded as a Leonardo da Vinci of violins could fetch as much as $10.6 million when it is auctioned next month, the French house overseeing the sale said.
A nearly 300-year-old musical instrument called a violin could sell for more than $10 million next month. The French seller compares the violin to a painting by Leonardo da Vinci - the famous Italian painter. The violin was made by Italian violin maker Giuseppe Guarneri in 1736.
PARIS (Reuters) - A near three-century-old instrument lauded as a Leonardo da Vinci of violins could fetch as much as 10 million euros ($10.6 million).