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    Harry Le Bovit

    McLean, Newark, 1915–1986

    Musician and diplomat, retired 1974. Studied with various makers throughout Europe: Ottomano in Italy, Remenyi in Budapest, and Hoffmann in Mittenwald. Classical Italian models, very finely made. Oil varnish of own composition in golden-brown and orange shades. More than 143 instruments completed. — John Dilworth
    Worked McLean, Newark
    Made Violin
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    Auction Price History

    Highest auction price

    £1,050
    Type Details Auction house Sold Price
    ViolinMcLean, 1972—February 2005£1,050

    Biographies

    The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:

    John Dilworth+

    LE BOVIT, Harry Born 1915, died 1986 McLean,Virginia, Worked from 1929 Newark, New Jersey USA. Musician and diplomat, retired 1974. Studied with various makers throughout Europe: Ottomano in Italy, Remenyi in Budapest, and Hoffmann in Mittenwald. Classical Italian models, very finely made. Oil varnish of own composition in golden-brown and orange shades. More than 143 instruments completed. [Wenberg]

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