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For the sale, the following two options are being considered:

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	<li>Private Sale: The violin will be offered directly to private collectors (family offices) of string instruments.</li>
	<li>Private sale: The violin is being sold directly to a musician, with the intention that the instrument will be played regularly.</li>
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Why Invest in String Instruments? 
Rarity: High-quality string instruments are true rarities. Historical instruments are naturally limited in number. An excellent violin maker typically produces only 5-10 instruments per year. This scarcity ensures continuous demand and rising prices. 
 
Market Growth: The market for string instruments has shown stable growth for decades. Historical data indicate an average annual value increase of 5.6% over a century. In the last two decades, this growth has accelerated to an impressive 11% per year, underscoring the attractiveness of this investment form. The Asian and American markets have been booming for decades. 
 
Condition Description: The condition of a string instrument is crucial to its value. Detailed condition reports document every historical intervention or repair and damage, allowing investors to make an informed decision. This transparency ensures the long-term preservation of the instrument's value. 
 
Maintenance Costs: The ongoing costs of owning string instruments are manageable. Storage is straightforward, and thanks to all-risk insurance, the instruments are protected against all eventualities, providing investors with additional security. 
 
Authenticity: Each instrument is confirmed by a certificate of authenticity from an internationally recognized expert. 
 
Sustainability: String instruments are traditionally and handcrafted, supporting the preservation of this art form. Additionally, the longevity of several hundred years of the instruments is an ecological advantage, as they are used and appreciated across generations. 
 
Summary: String instruments are not only musical masterpieces but also cultural heritage (UNESCO) and coveted collectibles with impressive value appreciation. Their rarity and craftsmanship make them a stable investment that diversifies your portfolio and protects against economic fluctuations. Immerse yourself in the world of classical music and enjoy the emotional return and dual pleasure of cultural and financial gain. Invest in string instruments and be captivated by their timeless beauty and value stability. 
 
Why Invest in Classical Music Instruments by Luigi Cardi? 
Luigi Cardi was the only violin maker in Verona during the 19th century whose works are known today. In his workshop, not only string instruments but also pianos were produced between 1857 and 1904. Cardi's works are powerful and crafted with relatively simple artistic execution. The few known instruments are of convincing sound quality. 
 
The varnish varies in color from a golden yellow to the intense red of the Venetian school. Some of his instruments show proximity to the Venetian school, evident in the triple purfling and the higher arching of the top and back plates. 
 
Condition: 
The instrument offered here is published, among others, in the four large-format volumes of "Italian &amp; French Violin Makers" as a reference instrument for this violin maker. This underscores the excellent condition of the violin.

The price of 68,000 € includes the Splint Invest platform fee and external maintenance costs of 8,000 €. 60,000 € can be allocated to the asset. 
Platform Fee Splint Invest: Compensation for the tokenization of the assets, the maintenance as well as the further development of the application and the costs related to the research and maintenance of the expert network. 
External maintenance costs: Shipping, handling, 7&nbsp;years storage, and insurance.

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Jost Thöne Verlag, Titiseestrasse 19, 79853 Lenzkirch/Saig, Germany

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In the last two decades, growth for instruments in this category has accelerated to an impressive 11% per year, highlighting the attractiveness of this investment form.

Return

There is hardly any asset class that exhibits the same price stability as string instruments. Over the last century, this asset class has increased in value by 5.6% annually.

Stability

In the last two decades, prices for instruments in this category showed an annual increase of 11% per year. Absolute stability without any price drops.

Violin Luigi Cardi, 1884, Verona

Historical and contemporary high-quality string instruments have shown that they appreciate in value over time, making them an attractive investment option. The limited supply, increasing rarity, and growing demand from musicians, collectors, and enthusiasts contribute to the potential for value appreciation. 
 
Only very few instruments made by this maker are available, and they are rarely traded.

Track Record

In 1998, Jost Thöne founded the "Jost Thöne Verlag" and published numerous reference books on Italian and French violin making over the past four centuries. Particularly noteworthy is the eight-volume publication "Antonio Stradivari" (2010/2016), which is considered a milestone in the documentation of string instruments and is recognized worldwide.

In 1998, Jost Thöne founded the "Jost Thöne Verlag" and produced numerous large-format reference books on Italian and French violin making over the past four centuries. These reference works highlight over 120 significant violin makers, along with their instruments and biographies. 
 
In 2010 and 2016, the eight-volume publication "Antonio Stradivari" was released, marking a milestone in the documentation of string instruments, which continues to be recognized worldwide. This work, which presents 300 violins, violas, and cellos by the legendary Antonio Stradivari in life-size across eight volumes, is now considered the "state-of-the-art" in string instrument documentation. 
 
Some of the documentation has been translated into four other languages (in addition to English) and is sold worldwide, including through internationally renowned auction houses such as Sotheby’s, Christie's, and Tarisio in London and New York.

 
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<a href="https://violinbooks.com/">https://violinbooks.com/</a>

Jost Thöne Verlage

In 1988 Jost Thöne started his business in Germany. Since more than 35 years he connects some of the world finest instruments with soloists, collectors &amp; investors. Besides producing the technical literature and documentations on Stradivari instruments, he advices foundations and private investors regarding portfolios of stringed instruments.

This is an investment opportunity where we have recalculated the expected performance given by the external expert (Jost Thöne Verlag) and have thus verified that a positive return can be expected after deduction of all costs for storage and insurance.

Furthermore, we have verified the existence, the professional storage and the insurance of the artwork.

Violin Luigi Cardi, 1884, Verona

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