When using this bow it brings to mind Oistrakh"s fabulous bow arm, this is totally understandable since from 1958 until his death in 1974 he played mostly on a bow by Richaume. A truly beautiful example of this fine makers work the violinist who buys this bow can enjoy a first class bow with a wonderful feel on the string.
Andre Richaume circa 1955
Andre Richaume circa 1935
This bow dates from about 1932 towards the end of his five year spell of working in his uncle Victor Fetique's shop in Paris. In 1932 Richaume set up his own shop at 60 Boulevard de Clichy, from this period he made several unstamped bows to send to the Fetique shop since Fetique was ill and in need of stock to sell, Fetique passed away in 1933. That being said it is clearly the work of Richaume and comes with a certificate issued by Jean-Francois Raffin. 62 grammes
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Read MoreAndre Richaume 59g – Gold and Blonde Tortoiseshell – 1950
Here I am presenting a Gold and Tortoiseshell example, one of only sixty that he made in his lifetime. In 1957 Igor Oistrakh bought a Silver and Ivory bow directly from Richaume and showed his father David. David liked the bow so much that his son gave it to him and he used this bow exclusively until his death in 1974.