CURRENTLY SEEKING FOR CONSIGNMENT SALE:
Top quality violin bows by Jean Persoit and Dominique Peccatte
The instruments and bows which we offer for sale are carefully curated. We welcome the opportunity to sell on behalf of musicians and collectors, but we are very particular about only representing things which we are confident will be of interest to our customers. In general, we are looking for instruments and bows which are in good condition and have certificates or known provenance. However, there are exceptions to this, and we can organise repairs and obtain certificates for important items.
If you have something valuable and want to make sure that you get the best price for it, do get in touch. Our pricing is transparent (the retail price will be on the website unless you request it to be POA) and we will pay you immediately after a sale is concluded. We only rarely buy things outright, but by selling through us on consignment you will make more money than you could by going for a quick sale, either with us or an auction house.
The first stage is for you to send us some photos and information. If we are interested in representing your instrument or bow, we will give you our opinion on the likely retail price. In most cases we would then need to see the item and to judge its playability and condition before agreeing terms with you. Our due diligence with regard to money laundering regulations will include checking your identity and address. We will also need proof that you own the instrument or are authorised to sell it on behalf of the owner. The international (cross-border) sale of pernambuco bows requires CITES permits, but we are able to handle pernambuco bows through either our UK or our EU company, depending on your circumstances. If you are based outside of the UK/EU, we can work with you on applying for appropriate permits. Please note that we do not sell post-convention (post-2007) pernambuco bows. See our page on restricted materials.
Photos and Dimensions
If you would like us to consider selling your instrument or bow please send photos which are as close as possible to the ones below (set your camera to high quality if possible). Please also include detailed measurements (bows – total length and weight; violins – length of back), photos of any certificates and/or information about provenance.
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