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The Red Violin

The history of one of the world's most famous musical instruments spans over 300 years and ends up on the auction floor in Montreal today. In1681, the Italian master Bussotti (Cecchi) made the red violin. Its unusual color comes from the human blood that was mixed into the finish. With this legacy, the violin goes to Austria, England, China, and Canada, leaving both beauty and tragedy in its wake.

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