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
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Auction Price History
Highest auction price
£2,928
2 results
| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cello | Two-piece back of medium fine curl, varnish of a golden brown colour, very good condition Lot 3522 | Gardiner | March 2025 | £2,928est. £ 2,000-3,000 |
| Violin | A violin by Ronald Prentice, Ash Priors, 1980 Lot 171 | Amati | June 2021 | £1,138est. £ 300-600 |
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