Marcel Lapierre Viola Bow, Mirecourt circa 1950
Another excellent bow by Marcel Lapierre, a rather under-rated mid-20th century maker – this example has particularly attractive wood, it’s in great condition, and it plays very well indeed.
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Viola Bows
Marcel Lapierre Viola Bow, Mirecourt circa 1960
This is a very attractive viola bow by Marcel Lapierre. Branded twice and dated 1960 under the frog, it’s in excellent condition – it’s also a remarkable player for its price.
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Louis Bazin Viola Bow, Mirecourt circa 1925
We have become quite keen on the bows of Louis Bazin, and it’s a pleasure to have one of his viola bows. And of course it’s a great player, all original, and in better than average condition.
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EF Ouchard Viola Bow, Mirecourt circa 1925
Emile F Ouchard is a highly underestimated maker, – here we have a great viola bow with the playing qualities so typical of this make – a strong yet very articulate stick, and a broad but focused sound. This is a well used bow with a slight dent behind the head on the audience side, otherwise in excellent condition.
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WE Hill & Sons Viola Bow, John Clutterbuck 1970
A near-mint condition WE Hill & Sons viola bow in chased gold and ebony, the stick by John Clutterbuck (1970).
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Francois Peccatte Workshop Viola Bow, Mirecourt circa 1845
François Peccatte was the younger brother of Dominique, and their work shares many points of style. The exact working relationship isn’t documented, but François was 11 years younger, and it’s assumed that he apprenticed with Dominique in Paris.
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Louis Gillet Viola Bow, Nancy circa 1940
Louis Gillet is best known for his collaboration with Eugène Sartory,. Here we have a very fine Sartory inspired viola bow in excellent condition, and with playing qualities very similar to a good Sartory.
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James Tubbs Viola Bow for WE Hill, London circa 1860
This is a great early James Tubbs viola bow made for WE Hill whose brand it bears on the stick and the frog. It’s in a very fine state of preservation and it’s an unusually versatile player.
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JA Vigneron Viola Bow, Paris circa 1900
This is a very good JA Vigneron viola bow, the property of a retired professional player. It’s an unusually attractive late model with exceptional playing qualities.
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JA Lamy Viola Bow, Paris circa 1890
This is an early JA Lamy viola bow made on a Vuillaume model, relatively lightweight but very strong, and in great condition.
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EA Ouchard Viola Bow, Batavia circa 1950
This is a very fine viola bow by one of our favourite makers, Emile Auguste Ouchard. The condition is outstanding and the stick is strong with excellent grip.
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Charles Peccatte Viola Bow, Paris circa 1890
This is a rare viola bow by Charles Peccatte, bearing the authentic Peccatte brand. It has a strong but supple stick that produces a beautiful velvety sound.
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Hippolyte Camille Lamy Viola Bow, Paris 1927
Hippolyte Camille Lamy is one of the most precise and gifted makers of the early 20th century – here we have an exceptional gold and ivory viola bow in mint condition.
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Joseph Henry Viola Bow, Paris circa 1870
This is a very nicely preserved viola bow by Joseph Henry, perhaps the most reliable maker of the Peccatte school. It’s a phenomenal sounding bow with a big velvety tone.
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Joseph Henry Viola Bow, Paris circa 1865
This is a remarkable and beautifully preserved viola bow by Joseph Henry, one of the greatest French makers of the 19th century.
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Dominique Peccatte Viola Bow, Paris circa 1850
This is an exceptional Dominique Peccatte viola bow in near mint condition – no wear whatsoever, all the silver is original, as is the ivory face. A very handsome example for a collector or a soloist.
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