Titanic violin to be auctioned
The violin played by actor and violinist Jonathan Evans-Jones as a film partner of the Bernese ensemble I Salonisti in the blockbuster "Titanic" is being auctioned with an estimated value of 65,000 francs.
The Bernese ensemble was joined by actor Evans-Jones for the speaking roles in the film and made a remarkable appearance during the sinking of the Titanic when it played the Bach chorale "Nearer my God to thee". The violin that Evans-Jones played is now being auctioned off.
The violin was auctioned by Evans-Jones in 2013 and has been in the possession of the then buyer since its purchase. The auction will take place on April 26 and will be conducted by the auction house Henry Aldridge and Son in Wiltshire, United Kingdom. The violin will be delivered with a signed certificate of authenticity.
