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Guadagnini Violin Shop has issued approximately 1800 appraisals and authentication certificates for musicians, violin collectors, and institutions, such as Northwestern University-Bienen School of Music. Guadagnini Violin Shop's authenticity certificates are highly sought after by musicians and violin connoisseurs, and its insurance appraisals are highly respected by major insurance companies.
During the past three decades, Chunyee has served some of the most influential musicians (see "Clients Glamour") and prestigious institutions, such as the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Northwestern University. Chunyee has done very important restoration works on rare instruments, including Stradivarius, Guarneri, Amati, Gasparo da Salò, Goffriller, Ruggieri, Guadagnini, Grancino, Pressenda, Gagliano, Ceruti, Rocca, etc.
Chunyee has more than 30 years of experience in violin making, restorations, and authentications. He serves as a luthier, appraiser, and dealer for musicians and collectors in Chicago and other states. He has been featured in Chicago Symphony Orchestra magazine CSO Sounds & Stories twice.
CERTIFICATES FROM THE GUADAGNINI VIOLIN SHOP
Guadagnini Violin Shop's certificates contain descriptions, measurements, and photographs, with the signature of the owner of Guadagnini Violin Shop, and are stamped with a raised embossed comany seal. The fee for certificates is 5% of the value of the instruments or the bows, with a minimum of $500 fee. All certificates come with an insurance appraisal.
WRITTEN INSURANCE APPRAISALS FOR ONE INSTRUMENT OR BOW
ONE INSTRUMENT OR BOW | WRITTEN |
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VALUE UP to $1999 | 95 |
$2000 TO $9,999 | 125 |
$10,000 TO $19,999 | 150 |
$20,000 TO $49,999 | 175 |
$50,000 TO $ 99,999 | 195 |
$100,000 TO $499,999 | 225 |
$500,000 TO $999,999 | 250 |
Above $1,000,000 | 275 |