Amati Auctions

Location Address: 10A Chandos Street, London, W1G 9DQ.

Amati is a specialist stringed instrument auction house, founded in 2013 by James and Sarah Buchanan. James is the former Head of Musical Instruments at Christie’s and Sarah worked in the Chairman’s Office. Over the years Amati has built up an exceptional international reputation and a loyal following of buyers. Amati’s growth has been significant and is now the most prolific house in this highly specialised market. Amati has branded auctions to suit every playing level and budget – Amati Specialist for high value instruments and bows and Amati Affordable, the no reserve sale targeted towards the trade.

Memorable Lots have included a violin by Giovanni Battista Guadagnini, circa 1771, £488,000 and the only known surviving cello by Cremonese maker Nicola Bergonzi, circa 1780, £372,000.

We warmly welcome clients to visit our offices in London or Monmouthshire for valuations, viewings and a friendly chat.