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Benjamin J. Roy

worked 1914–1940

ROY, Benjamin J. Worked circa. 1914-1940 Seattle, Washington USA. Violin and bow maker. Pupil of Richard Matichek in San Francisco. Amati model with golden-brown varnish and plain local materials. Succeeded by his son Elmer, below, in 1940. — John Dilworth

Taught by Richard Matichek

Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£732

1 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
Labelled B.J. Roy, 1922 Lot 231December 2013£732est. $ 1,000-1,500

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ROY, Benjamin J. Worked circa. 1914-1940 Seattle, Washington USA. Violin and bow maker. Pupil of Richard Matichek in San Francisco. Amati model with golden-brown varnish and plain local materials. Succeeded by his son Elmer, below, in 1940.

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