Albert Einstein’s Violin Sells for $516,500 at Bonhams New York
Sunday, June 7, 2026 · 1 min read
A violin formerly owned by Albert Einstein achieved $516,500 at the Extraordinary Books and Manuscripts auction at Bonhams New York, exceeding its low estimate fivefold. The instrument, crafted by Oscar Steger in 1933, was gifted to Einstein upon his arrival at the Princeton Institute for Advanced Study. The sale marks the first time a violin belonging to the physicist has been offered at auction.
- Artists: Oscar Steger
- People: Albert Einstein, Lawrence Hibbs
- Auction Houses: Bonhams
- Locations: New York
- Prices: $516,500
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Originally via Bonhams · Curated by The Cultural Signal
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