Fine Violin Bows £30K to £75K

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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This is an unusually fine Jules Fétique violin bow made for the 1937 Paris Exhibition. It’s in top condition and it’s a great player with a big and velvety sound.
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Étienne Pajeot is one of the most important figures in the history of bow-making. This example is a top class player’s bow in very fine condition.
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This is an unusually attractive Maire bow with exceptional tonal qualities – the frog has some minor condition issues but the stick is in excellent condition.
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This is an exceptional decorated gold and tortoiseshell violin bow by EA Ouchard. It’s in near-mint condition and is one of the finest 20th century violin bows we have seen.
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This is a very good Pierre Simon violin bow, made around 1865 and carrying the maker’s own brand. It’s a fantastic bow for a player, strong and stable with a brilliant solistic sound.
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This is an unusually well preserved and branded Etienne Pajeot violin bow – it’s also a very fine playing bow with a great combination of clarity and depth of tone
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Pierre Simon is one of the most revered of 19th century French makers. Here we have a beautiful example of his work, made for JB Vuillaume circa 1860.
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Here we have a very pure Pierre Simon violin bow, made for JB Vuillaume circa 1860 and bearing the Vuillaume brand. It’s a refined piece of workmanship, the sound is brilliant and projecting.
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This is a remarkable bow by Nicolas Maire, one of the most interesting makers of the eariy-mid 19th century. It’s an unusually beautiful and well preserved example, and the sound and the playability are exceptional.
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