Jules Fétique Violin Bow, Paris circa 1905
This is a fine early Jules Fétique violin bow made for Emile Germain around 1905 – it’s in excellent condition and the sound is brilliant and focused.
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This is a fine early Jules Fétique violin bow made for Emile Germain around 1905 – it’s in excellent condition and the sound is brilliant and focused.
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Another lovely example of EA Ouchard’s work, this bow is from his best period, it’s very well preserved and it’s a treat to play.
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Jules Fétique is one of the most talented of early 20th century makers, and here we have a very fine example from around 1910. As you would expect from us, it’s a great playing bow in excellent condition.
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This is a beautiful gold mounted Tubbs bow in excellent condition – it’s a superb playing bow with a unique buttery sound.
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The bows of JA Lamy have a real following, perhaps because they represent French bowmaking at its most refined. This example is in fantastic condition – it’s also strong for a Lamy and eminently suitable for modern technique.
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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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Here we have a remarkable violin bow by Jules Fétique, one of the 20th century’s best makers – perfectly preserved and a phenomenal player.
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Claude Thomassin is a maker whose star is continuing to rise, and here we have an exceptional gold-mounted bow, made for Léon Bernardel around 1910. It’s a very sophisticated and elegant bow with a brilliant sound.
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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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This is a very fine early Voirin violin bow made on a Vuillaume model. It’s a powerful, stiffish stick that draws a dense rich sound. Some restoration to the frog but otherwise in very good condition.
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This is an unusually fine Nicolas Maire stick with later mounts. It’s in near perfect condition, and the sound is pure and focused.
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Eugène Sartory commands a unique level of respect amongst musicians. Here we have a fine example from what is arguably his best period, in excellent condition and with a big rounded sound.
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Dominique Henry is one of several early 19th century makers who have been slightly overlooked by history. Here is a superb example of his work in outstanding condition – a great bow for a soloist, powerful and brilliant.
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Nicolas Simon (also known as Simon Fr.) is a superb maker whose life and origins are still poorly documented. All we can say with certainty is that he made exceptional bows broadly in the style of Peccatte. This example is a great player’s bow in very good condition.
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This is a beautifully preserved bow from the hand of Nicolas Maline, one of the better makers from the golden period of French making. It’s a strong but supple stick which draws a majestic tone.
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This is a great stick by one of our favourite makers, Jean Persoit or “PRS”. Fitted with later mounts and with some minor condition issues, it’s nonetheless a remarkable stick suitable for a top level player.
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