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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

Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£649

1 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
Model 230, two-piece back Lot 102May 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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