United States School
Harry Le Bovit
McLean, Newark, 1915–1986
Musician and diplomat, retired 1974. Studied with various makers throughout Europe: Ottomano in Italy, Remenyi in Budapest, and Hoffmann in Mittenwald. Classical Italian models, very finely made. Oil varnish of own composition in golden-brown and orange shades. More than 143 instruments completed. [\u{2026} — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | McLean, 1972 | February 2005 | £1,050 |
Biographies
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John Dilworth+
LE BOVIT, Harry Born 1915, died 1986 McLean,Virginia, Worked from 1929 Newark, New Jersey USA. Musician and diplomat, retired 1974. Studied with various makers throughout Europe: Ottomano in Italy, Remenyi in Budapest, and Hoffmann in Mittenwald. Classical Italian models, very finely made. Oil varnish of own composition in golden-brown and orange shades. More than 143 instruments completed. [Wenberg]
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