A valuable musical instrument will be offered to young musicians in Nuremberg as a “violin of reconciliation.” But its origin remains murky. Was a Jewish owner forced to sell the instrument to the Nazis?

But the wear and tear is no surprise, because the violin comes from a famous Italian violin-making family from Cremona. The instrument is mentioned alongside peers Amati and Stradivari, representing the highest quality in craftsmanship.

After a proper restoration, however, experts estimate that the violin could be worth a good half million euros. If things play out in favor of the Franz Hofmann and Sophie Hagemann Foundation, the instrument could be lent to outstanding young talent from Nuremberg as a “Violin of Reconciliation.”