It was always going to happen! Being such a rare and early example I knew that I would not own this bow for long. I wish it a happy new life in Japan where I hope it will play on a fine Cremonese instrument.
As you can see from this picture the bow has a tremendous line and style, oozing class.
Of course it was a joy to play on, utterly unique in feel it allowed you to phrase at ease with wonderful nuance. From circa 1790 it is testament to the brilliance of these great Parisienne makers.
Regular visitors to this site shall be pleased to know that there are two wonderful bows soon to be offered for sale. A wonderful circa 1850 Pierre Simon and an extremely rare Persoit.