Joseph Alfred Lamy c. 1895

Here is a first class Lamy pere in fine condition, it has some slight wear on the handle. Of course the reason it has wear is because successive violinists have found it their favourite bow to use throughout their career

£14,000

Read More

Tourte school eighteenth century bow c. 1780

Here is a delightful eighteenth century French violin bow made at a tumultuous time in French history leading up to the revolution. It has many similarities to both Tourte L’aine and his younger brother Francois Xavier Tourte. The profile of the front of the head is very much Francois Xavier whereas the throat is much more in keeping with Tourte L’aine.

SOLD to Swedish purchaser

£5,800

Read More

James Tubbs Violin bow c. 1908

Here is a very rare and important Violin bow unearthed in rural mid France. James Tubbs violin bows are especially treasured by players so here is a rare opportunity for a player to own a bow by him but without the funds normally needed.

£2,850

Read More

Dominique Peccatte circa 1860

Here is a delightful bow by the greatest bow maker of all time bar none! Made circa 1860 it almost immediately suffered a break under the lapping, this occurred within the first twenty years as it has been repaired in the Vuillaume workshop by none other than the redoubtable Francois Viorin as his Vuillaume style frog and button are resplendent on the stick. The repair can be seen below and is utterly secure being a long scarf repair secured by two pernambuco plugs

£52,000

Read More

Joseph Arthur Vigneron circa 1900

Vigneron pere viewed a bow as a utilitarian tool for the musician, he is a tremendously gifted maker whose concept of bow model is unique. Having said that he did influence several around him, Lamy pere knew him well as did Sartory, whose chamfers give a nod to Vigneron.

£3,500

Read More

Eugene Sartory circa 1905

Here is a beautiful Sartory, stamped twice with original fittings. The bow has a clavette repair to the head and is further secured by a small binding. Due to the dark nature of the wonderful Pernambuco it is actually difficult to see the repair, utterly secure it allows the player on a budget to own and enjoy a first class bow by the greatest maker from the last century.

Easy payment terms can apply to this bow.

£11,000

Read More

Eugene Sartory 59g circa 1920 octagonal

Characteristics

You get the sense that you have something in reserve when using this bow. The balance Sartory creates is wonderful to behold, especially so in this case. I have found that throughout concerts I am having a dialogue with my bow arm and I am constantly delighted with the possibilities this bow suggests in a concert environment. Truly a master bow with just a hint of a swagger!

£6,800

Read More