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Brompton’s Latest News

21st October 2024

Listen to the October Fine Sale Highlights

Watch violinist Roberts Balanas and cellist Laura Peribañez perform an excerpt on a selection of the highlights from our October 2024 fine sale.

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8th August 2023

Journées d’expertise à Québec et Montréal / Quebec & Montreal Valuation Days

Découvrez la valeur de votre violon, alto, violoncelle ou archet auprès de nos experts de renommée mondiale. / Discover the value of your violin, viola, cello, or bow from our world-renowned experts.

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25th April 2023

Seoul Valuation Day – 20-21st May, 2023

Our specialists are delighted to offer complimentary stringed instrument appraisals, without obligation in Seoul.

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5th March 2023

Information for visitors to Brompton’s Auctioneers

All appointments for valuations, viewings, consignments and collections are by appointment only. PPE equipment and hand sanitizer is available upon request.

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20th October 2022

Two French Double Basses Consigned to the October Fine Sale

These basses were previously used by the late double bassist H. L. Milner.

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28th January 2022

Brompton’s appoints Sophie Coupland as representative in New Zealand

Sophie’s expertise in fine art and her wealth of experience in the auction world is an invaluable addition to our global team of specialists.

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21st January 2022

US & Italy Valuation Days Announced

Brompton’s is starting off the New Year with a selection of US and Italian valuation days throughout January and February.

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20th January 2022

Brompton’s helps secure fair restitution for heirs of Nazi-stolen violin

When the 300-year-old Guarneri violin was traced back to the Hildesheimer family, a lengthy and public dispute ensued centred around Germany’s commitment to returning ‘Nazi looted property’.

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14th September 2020

Teaching a chair to play the violin: the shifting terrain of music lessons and its challenges

The esteemed violin teacher and pedagogue of the 20th century, Ivan Alexander Galamian, was rumoured to be so brilliant that he could make a violinist out of a chair. Boasting a star-studded roster of former pupils including Itzhak Perlman, Pinchas Zukerman and Kyung-Wha Chung, Galamian’s teaching wizardry was undeniable...

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2nd September 2020

Violino, violoncello, viola – quanto vale?

I nostri esperti di fama mondiale sono lieti di offrire valutazioni gratuite e confidenziali senza impegno, al fine di un eventuale inserimento in una prossima asta o al fine assicurativo di violini, viole e violoncelli.

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22nd May 2020

Orchestrating a life of calm: the effect of orchestral music on mental wellbeing

A recent study by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra has shown that listening to orchestral music can lift people’s spirits and assist with their mental wellbeing.

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10th March 2020

Listen to the March 2020 Fine Sale Highlights

Watch violinist Claire Wells and gambist Alice Trocellier play on some of the highlights from our March Fine Sale.

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