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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; its insurance appraisals are highly respected by major insurance companies. 

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.

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; its insurance appraisals are highly respected by major insurance companies. 
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; its insurance appraisals are highly respected by major insurance companies. 


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 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; its insurance appraisals are highly respected by major insurance companies. 
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; its insurance appraisals are highly respected by major insurance companies. 

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

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; its insurance appraisals are highly respected by major insurance companies. 
ONE INSTRUMENT OR BOW
WRITTEN
under 2,000
95
2,000 - under 10,000
125
10,000 - under 20,000
150
20,000 - under 30,000
175
30,000 - under 40,000
185
40,000 - under 50,000
195
50,000 - under 75,000
205
75,000 - under 100,000
225
$100,000 TO $499,999
225
100,000 - under 150,000
235
150,000 - under 200,000
250
200,000 - under 300,000
275
300,000 - under 400,000
300
400,000 - under 500,000
350
500,000 - under 750,000
400
750,000 - under 1,000,000
450
above 1,000,000
500

INSURANCE APPRAISALS FROM GUADAGNINI VIOLIN SHOP CAN BE UPDATED FOR A FEE OF $50

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