DaGamba Auction
18 Jan - 18 Apr 2026
Nocturne Auction
25 Feb - 25 Jun 2026
Catalogue launch: 10 Feb
New Auction
12 Mar - 12 Aug 2026
Catalogue launch: 28 Feb
We are a virtual and accessible auction house dedicated to fine-stringed instruments, bows, and accessories. We bring collectors, musicians, and enthusiasts together from around the globe to explore a curated selection of exceptional instruments.
What makes us unique
10% Premium
We offer lower buyer’s premiums (10% incl. VAT), which means our violins reflect market value
No comission
We ensure owners pay no commission fee
Audio & Video
We provide high-quality video and audio samples for all our instruments and strive to have affordable pieces in our repertoire
Global delivery
We facilitate worldwide packing and shipping services for all pieces, ensuring that your prized acquisition reaches you safely and securely
Free restoration
We do restorations free of charge if it will greatly improve auction value
What we do
Each instrument tells a unique story, reflecting the craftsmanship and artistic expression of its era and school. At DaGamba, we seek to share the story of each of our instruments through thoughtful appraisals, restorations, and auctions.
Alexander Viltman
Founder and owner of DaGamba GmbH. His professional history encompasses music performance and instrument restoration.
He completed studies in the violin at the Moscow State Tchaikovsky Conservatory. He played first violin with the Moscow Chamber Orchestra Musica Viva, Moscow Soloists, Philharmonic of Nations (Philharmonie der Nationen), and Klassische Philharmonie Bonn. Additionally, he has made radio, television, festival, and public appearances as a soloist across the world.
In 2003, Alexander began working with old stringed instruments, in particular focusing on restoration, valuation, and online sales. He attended workshops and exhibitions in Cremona, Shanghai, London, New York, and Paris, and worked with online auctioneers Tarisio, Sotheby’s, Gardiner Houlgate, Bromptons, Amati, Vichy, Bonhams, Skinner, Chiswick, Babuino, Millon, Dorotheum, and many others.
In 2006, Alexander used his expertise to create DaGamba GmbH. DaGamba GmbH is an internet-based house dedicated to providing fine-stringed instruments, bows, and accessories in an accessible way for players, collectors, teachers, luthiers, and members of the trade.
