The Tom Taylor Stradivarius is an antique violin made by renowned luthier Antonio Stradivari in Cremona, Italy circa 1732. The Tom Taylor is best known for its use in the recording and appearance in the Canadian film The Red Violin. It was played by Joshua Bell.[1][2]
The Tom Taylor was sold by Joshua Bell in order to pay for his current instrument: the Gibson Stradivarius. It sold for $2 Million and its current owner is unknown.[1]