THE GREAT AUSTRIAN
VIOLIN HEIST...?

The $21.3 Million dollar question is:

Who -- as of June 5, 2003 -- had possession and/or clear title of these listed violins?

The following names, and others, have been listed in connection with these instruments. Any added suggestions, as to ownership, would be welcomed. (email)

Kyra Sator, Vienna;  Professor Dietmar Machold, Vienna;  Charles Beare, London; Peter Biddulph, London; Chris Coritsidis, USA;   Helen Nightengale, USA;  Joanne and Jerry Smith, USA;  René Morel, New York; Professor Nicolai Nantscheff, Tschechien.

Document showing Professor Dietmar Machold's claim: Machold-Toifl Contract

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