WE Hill & Son Violin Bow, London 1959
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.
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Fine Violin Bows £5K to £10K
Carl Albert Nürnberger Violin Bow, Markneukirchen circa 1920
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.
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Carl Albert Nürnberger Violin Bow, Markneukirchen circa 1930
This is a classic 1930s Nürnberger bow in mint condition, and a very solid player drawing a big tone.
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Albert Nurnberger Violin Bow, Markneukirchen circa 1935
Here we have a near-mint Carl Albert Nürnberger, a splendid, austere looking bow with a big fruity sound.
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WE Hill & Sons Violin Bow, London circa 1910
This is a beautifully preserved early Hill bow, the work of William Napier according to the late Bill Watson. Well balanced, a great weight, and a clear full tone.
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Emile F. Ouchard Violin Bow, Mirecourt circa 1925
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.
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Louis Morizot Violin Bow, Mirecourt circa 1925
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.
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Marie Louis Piernot Violin Bow, Paris circa 1925
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.
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Louis Morizot Violin Bow, Mirecourt circa 1925
Another lovely bow by one of the most under-rated of C20 French makers – a particularly fine example in very good condition.
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HR Pfretzschner Violin Bow, Markneukirchen circa 1885
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.
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WE Hill & Son Violin Bow, London 1957
This is a fine gold mounted Hill bow from 1957, the stick made by Arthur Copley. It’s in excellent condition and its playing qualities are quintessentially Hill – unpretentious and utterly reliable!
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Claude Thomassin Violin Bow, Paris circa 1890
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.
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Hermann Prell Violin Bow, Markneukirchen circa 1910
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.
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HR Pfretzschner Violin Bow, Markneukirchen circa 1920
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
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.
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WE Hill & Son Violin Bow, London 1939
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.
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James Tubbs/WE Hill Violin Bow, London circa 1880
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.
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Franz Albert Nurnberger Violin Bow, Markneukirchen circa 1825
This beautiful bow is one of the best Nürnbergers we have seen, and without doubt the finest we have ever had for sale. It’s a gold mounted example in excellent condition with exceptional playing qualities.
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Claude Thomassin Violin Bow, Paris circa 1910
Claude Thomassin is one of the most undervalued makers of the early 20th century, and his bows are finally being recognized for their originality. Although still affordable, we are seeing values rising quite dramatically in the last 3-4 years. This example has a typically direct yet refined sound – the condition is excellent though the adjuster is a later copy.
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