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Ronald Prentice

London

Ronald (Ron) Prentice (1932–2020) was an English luthier and former professional bassist, trained by Karl Roy, who specialized in making high-quality double basses. Working from his Somerset workshop, he built around 50 instruments that became highly sought after by orchestral players.

Worked London
Made Cello, Violin
Violin by Ronald Prentice, Ash Priors, 1980 — front
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Violin by Ronald Prentice, Ash Priors, 1980. Sold by Amati. Measurements and detail photographs →

Instruments

Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£2,928

2 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
CelloTwo-piece back of medium fine curl, varnish of a golden brown colour, very good condition Lot 3522GardinerMarch 2025£2,928est. £ 2,000-3,000
ViolinA violin by Ronald Prentice, Ash Priors, 1980 Lot 171AmatiJune 2021£1,138est. £ 300-600

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