Strad cello on block.

The article reports on the Tarisio Auctions to be held until October 31, 2008. The auction will present the Amaryllis Fleming Stradivari cello as the star lot in its autumn sales of the bows and instruments. The cello is made in Cremona in 1717 and is one of the surviving Stradivari cellos. It is estimated to be valued at 900,000-1,200,000 pounds and is expected to break the world record for a cello sold at auction.