Here is a truly sensational modele experimantal by one of the two most highly regarded makers from the second half of the twentieth century.
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 MoreTourte 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 MoreEugene Sartory cello bow c. 1910
Here is a rare opportunity to own a Sartory cello bow from his best period around 1910, made from top class pernambuco, many cellists would delight in this bows creamy strong broad sound.
£24,000
Read MoreJames 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 MoreJoseph Albert Lamy c. 1890
Here is a first class early bow by this great master made around 1890.
Reserved for Luis
£4,800
Easy payment scheme 50% then monthly payments by agreement.
Read MoreJoseph Alfred Lamy ex Bernard Millant collection c. 1900
It is very nearly impossible to find a Lamy pere violin bow in near mint condition, this is probably why Bernard a Millant bought this Lamy for his own personal collection.
A rare opportunity for the serious collector.
£30,000
Read MoreMichael J. Taylor Tourte model c. 2010
Michael Taylor has now stopped making new bows so here is a rare opportunity to own the last Tourte replica ever made
£3,200
Read MoreDominique 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 MoreJoseph 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 MoreEugene Sartory c. 1940 Gold and Tortoiseshell
Over the forty years I have been selling Sartory bows I have realised it is an error to think of one particular era of his making as his best.
£18,000
Read MoreMichael J. Taylor Peccatte model c. 1995
A first class bow in mint condition as it was part of a collection kept for thirty years in a bow box!
£4,800
Read MoreFrançois N. Voirin c. 1870
Joseph Rene Lafleur circa 1840
Lafleur is an extremely gifted maker, he was also an innovator constantly looking to improve his concept of the perfect bow
£46,000
Read MoreMichael J Taylor F X Tourte model
Stunning bows totally hand made in all areas by Michael Taylor, a rare and beautiful bow that performs in a very similar way to a Tourte from this period.
Read MoreJoseph Fonclause circa 1825
The latest price for a violin bow by this maker is $94,107 achieved in autumn of 2018, now very rare to the market here is a rare opportunity to own a bow from the golden period of bow making, it arrives in December.
£12,000
Read MoreEugene Cuniot 62g ex-Micheal Rabin
Characteristics
As you can imagine this bow seems to have played most things before! It has a no nonsense kind of directness and a wonderful warm full sound. Despite its weight it is versatile and nimble, a great all rounder.
£1,500
Read MoreEugene 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 MoreMichael Taylor 2014
Here is a truly lovely bow to play on, with all the swagger of an original Peccatte this replica does it all for you.
£4,800
Read MoreEugene Sartory circa 1920 62g Ivory and Gold mounted
Characteristics
A first class, and very unusual Sartory. From a playing point of view it takes some beating.
The contact with the string is wonderful, you really get the feeling that you can mould the sound with this bow. It is almost like a painter’s favourite brush, effortlessly conveying your wishes