I'm curious how modern makers feel about seeing their instruments go up for auction.
There are two lovely violas in Tarisio, by M. Darnton and W.Whedbee , a few violins (D. Cox) and a Landon cello.
Is this helpful or disappointing? Would one consider bidding on your own instrument to get it off the market and retain some control over the price?
They say any publicity is good, and if I think about it it seems like a nice conundrum to be, but I wonder about the loss of control over your product.
I suppose once they leave the nest, it's out of your hands, but it's still your name and rep