A Fine Silver Mounted Viola Bow by John Norwood Lee

A fine silver mounted viola bow from the renowned contemporary American Achetier, John Norwood Lee; weighing exactly 70 grams. 

John Norwood Lee began his career in Chicago in the workshop of Bein & Fushi in 1977. Although he continued making bows for that firm, among several others, he went into business for himself and opened his own workshop at which he now has two apprentices of his own. His bows are highly regarded for their playing qualities and are used and well loved by professionals all over the world. He offers a variety of tools at different price points, but charges $6,500 today for his personal masterworks.