Fine Violin Bows £5K to £10K
Carl Albert Nürnberger Violin Bow, Markneukirchen circa 1920
£5,000
Carl Albert Nürnberger was one of the third generation of bowmakers from this important German family. His work is very accomplished and quite distinctive, particularly the bold Parisian eyes and the use of plain mother of pearl. More details
WE Hill & Son Violin Bow, London 1959
£5,000
This is a superb Hill bow in mint condition, date stamped under the frog. It’s an excellent player with a strong yet lively stick. More details
HR Pfretzschner Violin Bow, Markneukirchen circa 1890
£5,750
This is a fine early Pfretzschner in very good condition – a beautiful piece of bow-making and a phenomenal player. More details
Carl Albert Nürnberger Violin Bow, Markneukirchen circa 1920
£5,750
Another lovely Tourte-model Carl Albert Nürnberger, this one from the 1920s but already exhibiting all the typical features. Lighter than many but still a firm stick with a full sound. More details
WE Hill & Son Violin Bow, London 1939
£5,750
This is a beautifully preserved Hill bow from 1939 with outstanding tone and playability. More details
Carl Albert Nürnberger Violin Bow, Markneukirchen circa 1930
£6,000
This is a classic 1930s Nürnberger bow in mint condition, and a very solid player drawing a big tone More details
Louis Morizot Violin Bow, Mirecourt circa 1930
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Louis Morizot is best known for his collaboration with Sartory. He made bows of all qualities, both uder his own name and for the trade, and his best creations are of the highest quality. More details
Marie Louis Piernot Violin Bow, Paris circa 1925
£6,750
Another great bow by Marie Louis Piernot, an early 20th century maker whose star is on the rise. First class workmanship, very good condition and a big earthy sound. More details
Tino Lucke Violin Bow, Berlin 2006
£7,000
Tino Lucke is a highly respected modern maker whose bows are in great demand amongst players. Here we have a beautiful example of his work in mint condition. More details
Emile F. Ouchard Violin Bow, Mirecourt circa 1925
£7,000
Emile Ouchard is one of the more undervalued of French makers, largely because he worked in Mirecourt rather than Paris. Here we have a very nice and typical example in excellent condition. More details
Louis Morizot Violin Bow, Mirecourt circa 1925
£7,000
Louis Morizot’s main claim to fame is his association with Sartory, yet he’s a great maker in his own right. Under his sons, the family name became rather associated with mass production and clunky student bows, but at the time this bow was made, a Morizot was a thing of great refinement and beauty. More details
Marie Louis Piernot Violin Bow, Paris circa 1925
£7,250
This is a very fine example of the work of Marie Louis Piernot, one of the more under-rated of early 20th century makers. The bow is in excellent condition and draws a mighty sound. More details
HR Pfretzschner Violin Bow, Markneukirchen circa 1885
£7,500
This is a rare early Pfretzschner with some unusual features, made as a copy of an earlier French bow. A great bow for classical repertoire, with a beautiful and luminous tone. More details
Claude Thomassin Violin Bow, Paris circa 1890
£8,000
Claude Thomassin was a very talented and highy individual maker. Here we have a nickel mounted example in near mint condition with a typically refined and luminous sound. More details
Hermann Prell Violin Bow, Markneukirchen circa 1910
£8,000
Hermann Prell was a superb Markneukirchen maker who apprenticed with Nürnberger and then famously worked as a journeyman for Sartory. Here we have a beautiful gold-mounted bow of his in excellent condition. More details
WE Hill & Son Violin Bow, London 1957
£8,000
This is a fine gold mounted Hill bow from 1957, the stick made by Arthur Copley. It’s in immaculate condition and its playing qualities are quintessentially Hill – unpretentious and utterly reliable! More details
HR Pfretzschner Violin Bow, Markneukirchen circa 1920
£8,250
This is a rare and exquisite gold and tortoiseshell HR Pfretzschner from around 1920. It’s in excellent condition and it plays beautifully with a muscular warm sound.
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Nürnberger Violin Bow, Markneukirchen circa 1930
£8,500
This is an unusually fine gold and ebony mounted bow from the Nürnberger shop, probably the work of Philipp Paul Nürnberger. It’s a beautiful example of the higher-end production of this workshop. More details
WE Hill & Son Violin Bow, London 1939
£9,000
WE Hill & Son bows come in many grades and levels of quality, but this bow must be one of the the best examples. A great player’s bow too, and in unusually fine condition. More details
James Tubbs/WE Hill Violin Bow, London circa 1880
£9,500
This is a fine early period James Tubbs, made for Hills and bearing their brand on both sides of the handle. Unusually light in colour for a Tubbs – some minor condition issues but otherwise a stunning bow from this great if erratic maker. More details
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Violin Bows £5-10k
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