James Tubbs Violin Bow, London circa 1885
Another great Tubbs violin bow – this one a very well preserved example from his middle period, with a strong stick and a big buttery tone.
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Fine Violin Bows £15K to £30K
James Tubbs Violin Bow, London circa 1865
This is a fine early example of the work of James Tubbs. The model is the one he used while making bows for WE Hill. The head is more refined than in his later work, the frog with a wide throat and delicate pearl eye, and a very characteristic “goldfish” mother of pearl throughout.
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Mars Auguste Husson Violin Bow, Paris circa 1925
This is a very fine and rare ivory-mounted bow by Auguste Husson, a Parisian maker of the early 20th century. It’s in excellent condition and is a top class player.
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Claude Thomassin Violin Bow, Paris circa 1905
Claude Thomassin is a maker with a very distinctive style. This is a lovely and typical bow from the early 1900s, very well preserved, with a smooth and rich tone.
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Claude Thomassin Violin Bow, Paris circa 1885
This is a near-mint early Claude Thomassin, made for the violinmaker HC Silvestre. Thomassins are always reliable, and this bow is one of the best examples we’ve had – perfectly balanced, super-stable, with a big solistic sound.
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Jean Joseph Martin Violin Bow, Paris circa 1880
Jean Joseph Martin was one of the extraordinary team of makers assembled by JB Vuillaume, and his bows very often follow the Vuillaume model. This is a more personal creation with a distinctive head – very unusually it bears an authentic Dominique Peccatte brand. The bow is in near perfect condition.
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James Tubbs Violin Bow, London circa 1900
This is a fine James Tubbs violin bow from the later period – a rare example with a plain rounded frog with an unmodernised ferrule.
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Claude Thomassin Violin Bow, Paris circa 1910
This is a near mint violin bow by Claude Thomassin, still one of the most under-rated of 20th century makers. It’s a highly collectable example but also a great bow for a musician.
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Louis Gillet Violin Bow, Mirecourt circa 1960
This is a very nice late example of the work of Louis Henri Gillet, made for Dupuy around 1960. It’s a particularly fine sounding bow and in very good condition.
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JA Vigneron Violin Bow, Paris circa 1890
This is a great Joseph Arthur Vigneron from around 1900 – it’s a strong but supple stick with a big sound, and the condition is very good.
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HC Lamy Violin Bow, Paris circa 1920
This is a fine example of the work of Hippolyte Camille Lamy. It has a beautifully refined sound and the condition is excellent.
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JJ Martin Violin Bow, Mirecourt circa 1870
This is a very fine Vuillaume-style bow by Jean Joseph Martin. It’s in excellent condition and the stick is light and agile yet very strong.
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EA Ouchard Violin Bow, Mirecourt circa 1935
This is another classic EA Ouchard from the 1930s, made for and branded Paul JB Chipot. A powerful bow with an excellent sound and in great condition.
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EA Ouchard Violin Bow, Paris circa 1935
This is a rare Vuillaume model bow by EA Ouchard, one of our favourite makers. As you would expect from any bow presented here, it’s an excellent playing bow in top condition.
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EA Ouchard Violin Bow, Paris circa 1940
Emile Auguste Ouchard is the only 20th century maker whose popularity rivals that of Sartory – here we have a rather special bow from the late 1930s retaining all its original features. An outstanding player’s bow too…
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Charles Peccatte Violin Bow, Paris circa 1870
This is a unique and highly collectable Vuillaume shop bow made by Charles Peccate. It has its original silk lapping, and the frog has a Stanhope lens with a micro-photo of JB Vuillaume.
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FN Voirin Violin Bow, Paris circa 1880
This is a fine FN Voirin violin bow from around 1880 – it’s a great player’s bow in very good condition.
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FN Voirin Violin Bow, Paris circa 1885
This is a very fine silver-mounted FN Voirin in mint condition – it’s an exceptional player, elegant and refined in conception but with a strong stick and a brilliant tone.
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EA Ouchard Violin Bow, Mirecourt circa 1925
This is an outstanding and highly collectable EA Ouchard violin bow in silver and ivory in near mint condition – also a faultless playing stick with a brilliant and expressive character.
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