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Siegfried Finkel was a bow maker and a pupil of his father-in-law Paul Weidhass. He moved to Brienz, Switzerland, in 1952. He crafted fine bows in both French and German styles. His son Johannes (b. 1947) continued the business. The brand was SIEGFRIED FINKEL.
Swiss Violin bow stamped and by Siegfried Finkel, silver mounted ebony Read More »
The five sons of prolific and successful Mirecourt bowmaker Louis Morizot père all trained with their father and worked in partnership. They each specialized in different types of bows or aspects of the bow making process, enabling them to produce an impressive number of bows with assembly-line efficiency. Louis Gabriel was responsible for bass bows
This is a lovely German cello bow made of pernambuco wood and mounted in silver with ebony frog. Ideal for advancing students.
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We have several bows from the workshop August Prell in Germany. The stick is made from pernambuco and mounted on silver ebony fittings.
Cello bow stamped and by August Prell Read More »
Andre Vigneron (1881 – 1924) Born in Mirecourt, bowmaker André Vigneron began to assist his father Joseph Arthur Vigneron at his shop in Paris at the end of the 19th century. His model was made closely to that of his father, with somewhat thinner heads, and the two worked well together until the father’s death
Cello bow stamped and by Andre Vigneron, silver mounted ebony c1910 Read More »
One of the finest contemporary Parisian makers, Barthe has won prizes in various competitions, including in 2016 in Paris for a viola bow. After studying violin for several years, Barthe embarked on his bowmaking career at the young age of 16, apprenticing with Gilles Duhuat. He perfected his skills with Stephane Thomachot and Jean-Jacques Millant.
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Born in London in 1972 to violin-making parents, Doriane Bodart was inspired by an environment of music and craftsmanship. With the moral support and advice of her father, she first apprenticed in Paris with Stéphane Thomachot.. Bodart’s interest in bow making blossomed into her passion. From 1994 to 1995, she trained with Gilles Duhaut in
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Born in London in 1972 to violin-making parents, Doriane Bodart was inspired by an environment of music and craftsmanship. With the moral support and advice of her father, she first apprenticed in Paris with Stéphane Thomachot.. Bodart’s interest in bow making blossomed into her passion. From 1994 to 1995, she trained with Gilles Duhaut in
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One of the finest bowmakers of the 20th century, Richaume spent his entire life surrounded by fine bows and brilliant bowmakers. He began his training under Emile F. Ouchard, working alongside another great young bowmaker, Emile A. Ouchard. He worked with his uncle, Jules Fetique, who worked with Sartory for many years. He also spent
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Probably the finest bow maker of the 20th century, Eugène Sartory studied with his father in Mirecourt and went on to work for Charles Peccatte and Alfred Lamy in Paris. In 1889 Sartory set up his own workshop at the age of 18, becoming completely self-sufficient as a maker by 1910. While he was influenced
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