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Although color blindness limited his ability to perform varnish retouching, this unexpected challenge redirected his career toward bow restoration and ultimately bow making.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">While at Bein &amp; Fushi, he restored and studied many of the world\u2019s finest historical bows, gaining invaluable firsthand experience with masterpieces by Fran\u00e7ois Xavier Tourte, Dominique Peccatte, Eug\u00e8ne Sartory, and other celebrated makers. Encouraged by the firm, he began making his own bows later that same year, producing a series of commissioned bows that laid the foundation for his distinguished career.<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Over the years, Lee established an international reputation for crafting exceptional bows that combine traditional French models with outstanding playability and craftsmanship. 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