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.
Eugene Sartory circa 1930
Here is a delightful late Sartory sadly damaged on it's return from Paris for certification, this meant a new beautiful replica head had to be made using the original as a template. Late bows of this type of pernambuco are extremely highly sought after as this particular wood and concept design wise is a joy to use, suffusing several different aspects you would expect to find in a bow by this maker.
£6,750
Read MoreJean Pierre Marie Persoit circa 1825 61g
The bows of this rare and wonderful maker have reached mythical status due to their tremendous playing capabilities. Persoit, for some years (around 1809-1815) lived on Rue de Prouvaires, one of the most fashionable streets at the time, close to the great Francois Xavier Tourte
£12,000
Read MoreJoseph Arthur Vigneron pere circa 1895
Lucky indeed is the violinist who plays on a bow by Vigneron pere! He was a quick worker making on average six bows a week. That being said many of his bows are somewhat lacking, he viewed the bow as a tool for the artist.
£9,000
Read MoreNicolas Remy Maire circa 1835
A superb Maire from between 1835-1845 in near mint original condition with no repairs or wear. Indeed when I first saw this bow the frog and button (mounted in maillechort) was black with dirt, underneath to my amazement was the best Maire frog and button I have ever seen.
£15,000
Read MoreJoseph Henry 1860
Here is a truly wonderful bow by Joseph Henry complete with a certificate from Jean-Francois Raffin. Sadly, over the years it has sustained a fair bit of damage, making the bow financially more viable for a violinist on a limited budget. Having said that, from a playing point of view it is sensational imbued with a remarkable balance in the hand when being used.
£12,000
Read MoreFrancois Xavier Tourte circa 1807
Here is a Golden Period Tourte bow weighing 60g made from pernambuco cut on the slab rather than on the quarter. It arrived with an extremely early head repair in Ivory that has now been replaced with a pernambuco clavette. I am always pleased to see Ivory splines as they are a very early way of restoration and indeed Lafleur occasionally put these in his new bows to add strength.
£38,000
Read MoreJoseph Henry circa 1850
Complete with paperwork from international bow experts Paul Childs of New York and Peter Oxley here is a tremendous Joseph Henry equal to any concert violinists demands. It has a small clavette repair to the head, so beautifully done it is all but invisible and only serves to bring the price down a little on this example of one of the top five bow makers production.
£15,000
Read MoreAndre 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
£10,000
Read MoreJacob Eury circa 1820
I have not been able to offer a Eury for sale since the last sold in 2008 due to their relative scarcity and the financial punch they carry in the international marketplace. I am particularly pleased to be able to offer this superb example after searching on several continents and constantly being outbid by other dealers.
Some experts have suggested that Paganini's favourite bow was a Eury, One with several repairs! This type of bow was and still is first call for many soloist given its playing credentials
£12,000
Read MoreEugene Sartory circa 1900
I am truly delighted to offer this bow for sale, especially since I have known this bow since owning it as a young player thirty years ago! I sold it (a foolish move) in the 1990's to an established chamber player and promptly regretted the sale. It was then passed down to the son, also a fine chamber musician and recently returned to my collection.
£5,500
Read MoreEugene Sartory circa 1930
Here is a superb Sartory from the 1930 period in lovely condition and with no damage. Directly from a player in the Gothenburg Symphony orchestra after a lifetime playing mainly symphonic repertoire it is an extremely stable bow with wonderful flexibility.
£20,000
Read MorePierre Simon c. 1855
Complete with a certificate from Stephan Jansen this superb bow is in wonderful condition save a small repair to the head that is difficult to detect. Circa 1855 and made for J B Vuillaume, (although he left the workshop in 1844 he continued for many years to provide the Vuillaume with bows). The bow is stamped Vuillaume a Paris.
£16,000
Read MoreJoseph Arthur Vigneron circa 1905 59g
No collection is complete without a first class Vigneron pere bow. This exceptional bow is in ways an exercise in lateral thinking for the violinist. It has a very minor repair near the head secured by a nylon sleeve.
£6,200
Read MoreEugene Sartory circa 1900
Characteristics
There is such a delightful ease of execution with this master bow, a wonderful example of his early output. During this time he had students literally queueing up the stairs to his workshop in the hope of trying his latest bows.
£6,000
Read MoreEmile Francois Ouchard circa 1940
Characteristics
There is something seductive about a fine Emile Francois, his emphasis is on fine making from the player's point of view. This bow would suit an instrument that needs a little help with tone production since it sits on the string well and produces a great, full, round sound.
£4,500
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.
£6,000
Read MoreFrançois Xavier Tourte circa 1790–1800
I am particularly pleased to have a Tourte to offer for sale. They rarely come to the market place these days due to their high value and relative scarcity. There are several intriguing aspects to this bow. Circa 1820 the head sustained damage. This can be deduced since when the bow first arrived it had a circa 1820 Eury frog and button.
£25,000
Read MoreDominique Peccatte circa 1838
Stamped Vuillaume a Paris this is a Brevet D’invention bow circa 1838. The majority of these bows were made by Dominique Peccatte although Pierre Simon made a small number.