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    William Lee

    Avalon, b. 1921

    LEE, William B. Born 1921 Avalon, Mississippi USA. Cotton farmer. Moved to Nashville, Indiana 1952 and took up violin making 1979. Self-taught maker. Six violins on various models with thick red-brown varnish. [Wenberg] — John Dilworth
    Worked Avalon
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    Auction Price History

    Highest auction price

    £649

    1 results

    Type Details Auction house Sold Price
    ViolaModel 230, two-piece back Lot 102—May 2019£649est. $ 1,200-1,600

    Biographies

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    John Dilworth+

    LEE, William B. Born 1921 Avalon, Mississippi USA. Cotton farmer. Moved to Nashville, Indiana 1952 and took up violin making 1979. Self-taught maker. Six violins on various models with thick red-brown varnish. [Wenberg]

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