Cello Bows
Gotthard Schuster Cello Bow, Bubenreuth circa 1970
£3,500
Gotthard Schuster (1903-1987) was a very fine craftsman who enjoyed a long association with Rembert Wurlitzer in New York. This bow is a pristine example of his work. More details
Bausch Cello Bow, Markneukirchen circa 1920
£4,500
A good cello bow from the Bausch workshop, dating from the early 1900s. More details
Paul Weidhaas Cello Bow for Victor Fétique circa 1930
£5,000
Paul Weidhaas is one of the most respected of early 20th century German bow-makers. Here we have a fine cello bow made in the French style, and in unusually pristine condition. More details
Laberte Workshop Cello Bow, Mirecourt circa 1920
£5,000
The workshops of Marc Laberte produced a huge range of instruments and bows in the early 20th century – their silver-mounted bows are of consistently high quality. More details
Richard Grünke Cello Bow, Bubenreuth circa 1965
£7,000
An exceptional gold-mounted bow in unused condition by one of the most esteemed German makers of the 20th century. More details
Emile Ouchard Cello Bow, Mirecourt circa 1925
Recently sold
Emile Ouchard was a prolific maker who made bows of varying qualities for many different firms, but his best work is extremely fine – here we have an unusually good cello bow of his in excellent condition. More details
Franz Albert Nürnberger Cello Bow, Markneukirchen circa 1910
£14,500
The Nürnberger family have been producing bows of the highest quality since the mid 19th century. Their aesthetic sense and attention to detail is unrivalled. This is a very rare gold and tortoiseshell cello bow by Franz Albert jun. in excellent condition. More details
WE Hill & Son Cello Bow, London circa 1920
£16,000 On trial
This is a very fine Hill cello bow in silver and tortoiseshell, bearing the maker’s mark of William Johnston. It’s a rare early example in spectacular condition, and commanding a premium price. More details
Victor Fétique Cello Bow, Paris circa 1930
£18,000
Another lovely cello bow by one of the more reliable 20th century makers. This example is very strong – the condition is excellent apart from a chip in the end of the stick by the adjuster and a bit of repairwork to the back plate. More details
Victor Fétique Cello Bow, Paris circa 1925
£19,500
Victor Fétique is a hugely popular maker – still relatively affordable, his bows are always beautifully executed yet functional. This cello bow has had a good deal of use but remains in very good condition. More details
Alfred Joseph Lamy Cello Bow, Paris circa 1890
£25,000
Alfred Joseph Lamy stands slightly in the shadow of his teacher and mentor FN Voirin, but I prefer his work. It’s not quite as clinical, and yet it retains the elegance and finesse which characterize these particular makers. Lamy’s cello bows are particularly fine, with the most beautiful elongated head shape. This is a lovely example in very good condition – deep red round section pernambuco stick, silver and ebony mounts with a plain eye and 3-part adjuster. There’s a small and very neat insert to the bottom of the head on the audience side and some minor wear to the back edge of the frog also on the audience side, otherwise no issues to report. More details
Jean “Grand” Adam Cello Bow, Paris circa 1850
£45,000
Jean (Grand) Adam is the best known and most highly valued of the Adam makers. He worked in the prestigious Vuillaume shop, but his bows are most often compared to those of FX Tourte. More details
Etienne Pajeot Cello Bow, Mirecourt circa 1830
£47,500
Etienne Pajeot is one of the great early French makers, and his bows are highly sought after for their excellent technical qualities. This is a relatively rare early cello bow in good condition.
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