Lawrence LaMay
Bow maker / Violin maker
(d. c. 1978)
Studied making in Indianapolis and Chicago. Worked in San Antonio, TX, then established own shop in Madison, WI, c. 1959. Made about 200 instruments of various grades of quality, including double basses. Stamped bows, 'L. Lamay', just past the winding.
Price History
- The auction record for this maker is $8,400 in Oct 2013, for a viola.
- 5 auction price results.
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