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Percy Lee

Cricklewood, London, 1871–1953

Percy Lee (1871-1953) was born in 1871 and died in 1953 in Cricklewood, London, UK. He was a viola player and a maker of violins, violas, cellos, and viols, credited with approximately 50 instruments's The Brompton's Book of Violin & Bow Makers.

Worked Cricklewood, London
Made Cello, Viola, Violin
Cello by Percy Lee, London, 1923 — front
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Cello by Percy Lee, London, 1923. Sold by Amati. Measurements and detail photographs →

Instruments

Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£5,015

14 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
ViolaLabelled Percy Lee, London 1904 Lot 31TarisioMarch 2025£5,015est. £ 2,500-4,000
CelloA cello by Percy Lee, London, 1923 Lot 11AmatiJune 2024£4,108est. £ 2,000-4,000
Viola40 cm London, 1903October 2011£1,438
Violin35.7 cm London, 1932March 2010£1,800
Viola42.1 cm London, 1939June 2009£2,040
Violin35.7 cm 1910November 2008£3,360
Violin1930November 1998£2,760
Viola41.4 cm 1917March 1996£3,680
Cello1932November 1994£4,025
Viola42.1 cm 1930November 1994£4,025
Violin1938November 1994£3,220
Viola41.0 cm 1917November 1990£3,080
Violin1914March 1989£1,430
Viola41.3 cm 1912May 1986£1,944

Biographies

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

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LEE, Percy Born 1871, died 1953 Cricklewood, London UK. Viola player and maker of violins, violas, cellos and viols. Credited with about 50 instruments.

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