Violin Bows
Crafted in the shop of Francois Tourte in Paris around 1800 – 1805, this fine bow is in excellent condition and includes its original frog along with a contemporary copy…
A rare and important violin bow from the hands of one of the earliest master makers of the modern bow. This bow is currently being offered for sale and is…
This is an extremely fine example of Sartory’s work circa 1925. It is in superb condition and is an excellent player. Includes a certificate by Paul Childs, Montrose, N.Y., 10…
Bow Demonstration
Includes a certificate by Paul Childs, 26 March 2017. Bow Demonstration
Octagonal pernambuco stick, ebony frog with silver mountings and mother-of-pearl eye on each side. Includes a certificate by Paul Childs, Montrose, NY, 6 November 2017.
Branded “F.N. Voirin A Paris”. The round stick of red-brown pernambuco, the ivory tip plate, the silver wire winding, the silver mounted ebony frog with mother-of-pearl eyes, the ebony button…
Includes a certificate by Bernard Millant.
Bow Demonstration
Includes a certificate by Paul Childs, 19 April 2018.
Includes a certificate by Paul Childs, 12 July 2020.
A fine example of the artistry and detailed workmanship of its maker. A photo certificate of authenticity by Paul Childs will accompany the sale of this bow.
Includes a certificate by Paul Childs, 8 February 2020.
A fine bow with quick action, good spiccato and attack and hair feeling nice and taut. Includes a certificate by Salchow & Sons, 2 May 2018.
Branded “L. Thomassin A Paris”. The round stick of dark brown pernambuco, the ivory tip plate, the original tinsel wrap, the silver mounted ebony frog with mother-of-pearl eyes, the ebony…
This exceptional bow is from the hands of one of the most notable and important bow makers from the late 19th century in France. The bow is in excellent condition…
Includes a certificate by Paul Childs, 24 July 2018.
This bow is a very fine example from the workshop of W.E. Hill & Sons. This bow was most likely made by William Grieve Johnston, a maker in the Hill…
Includes a certificate by Bernard Millant, 12 June 2014.
Includes a certificate by Salchow & Sons, 2 May 2018.
A very fine violin bow from one of the most celebrated French makers of the late nineteenth and early 20th centuries. This bow is part of a collection of fine…
Unbranded. A fine bow with softer action that produces a rich tone. The round stick of medium brown pernambuco, the ivory tip plate, the tinsel wrap, the nickel mounted ebony…
This bow has a round stick with a reddish-brown color. It has a silver tip plate, silver winding, a plain ebony frog, and a silver button. It is branded “Jas…
A very fine French violin bow from one of the most reputable French bow makers from the late 19th century. This bow has strength and feels supple in the hand….
Branded N. LAURI A PARIS. Includes a certificate by Salchow & Sons, New York, 12 April 2012.
Includes certificate by Jean François Raffin, 1994.
Includes a certificate by Salchow & Sons, New York, NY, 12 April 2012.
Bow Demonstration
The stick is round and has a length of 72.65cm. It is of a deep orange-brown pernambuco of superior quality. The frog is of ebony and silver and has a…
This is a very interesting bow from one of the great schools of bowmaking. It has playing qualities equaling those of certified Maire or Peccatte bows of a much higher…
Branded “Collin-Mezin Paris”. The round stick is of orange-brown pernambuco with light flame. It has an ivory tip plate, silver wire winding, a silver mounted ebony frog with mother-of-pearl eyes,…
Bow Demonstration
Branded H.C. SILVESTRE A PARIS. Includes a certificate by Salchow & Sons, 2 May 2018.
Includes a certificate by Pierre Guillaume, 2015.
Includes a certificate by Salchow & Sons, 29 May 2015.
This bow was made for J.B. Vuillaume by Jean-Joseph Martin. It performs with excellent spiccato and good action that is slightly softer, producing a rich tone.The stick is round and…
Includes a certificate by Pierre Guillaume, 7 February 2022.
This bow is an interesting example of this renowned bowmaker’s work. It features a swan head and is branded “Tourte L.”, a style followed frequently by Bazin. The bow has…
With later frog, button, and replaced handle.
Includes certificate by Pierre Guillaume, 18 October 2021.
Includes certificate by Pierre Guillaume, 18 October 2021.
Includes a certificate by Christophe Depierre, 1 August 2015.
Includes a certificate by Pierre Guillaume, 16 Jan 2024. D115
Includes a certificate by Pierre Guillaume, 16 Jan 2024. D118
Includes a certificate by Pierre Guillaume, 16 Jan 2024. D119
Includes a certificate by Pierre Guillaume, 16 Jan 2024. D091
A good French bow. The round stick is made of medium brown pernambuco. It has an ivory tip plate, silver wire winding, a silver mounted ebony frog with Parisian eyes,…
One of two very fine contemporary French master made bows in our collection. This one, made from well seasoned LIGHT brown pernambuco. The ebony frog is mounted in gold. The…
A very good French bow by Francois Lotte bearing the maker’s brand. The round stick is made from medium brown pernambuco. It has an ivory tip plate, silver wire winding,…
Includes certificate by Paul Childs, 25 May 2022.
Includes certificate by Salchow & Sons, 7 November 2022.
An excellent violin bow by this maker. The round stick is of a red-brown color. It has an ivory tip plate, silver winding, an ebony frog with inlaid pearl eyes,…
Includes a certificate by Salchow & Sons, 27 January 2016.
Includes a certificate by Salchow & Sons, 17 January 2023.
Includes certificate by Paul Childs, 2 June 2021.
The bows made by this maker are highly appreciated, especially those from the early period of his output. This example possesses many of the fine playing characteristics that make it…
Bow Demonstration
Certificate by Salchow & Sons, February 2011.
An exceptional violin bow from this noted French master. Sold with a certificate of authenticity by Bernard Millant. Paris, 2009
Includes a certificate by Jean François Raffin.
A very good French bow by Francois Lotte made for Maison (house of) Lavest. The bow has excellent playing characteristics and is to be sold with the photo certificate of…
Includes certificate by Jean-Francois Raffin, 13 November 1999.
Branded LUPOT. Includes a certificate by Salchow & Sons, 2 May 2018.
Here is a beautifully made violin bow from the golden period of W.E. Hill & Sons output of exceptional bows for stringed instruments. Likely made by William C. Retford, c….
Includes a certificate by Salchow & Sons, 14 June 2022. 155/70
Branded “L. Morizot”. The round stick is made of medium brown pernambuco. It has an ivory tip plate, silver wire winding, a silver mounted ebony frog with parisian eyes, and…
An excellent French bow by Marcel LaPierre branded “M. LaPierre” twice. The octagonal stick is made from medium brown pernambuco. It has an ivory tip plate, tinsel-wrapped winding, a silver…
Includes a certificate by Salchow & Sons, 2 May 2018.
A fine French violin bow made for Emile Laurent, Bordeaux, and branded “E. Laurent”. Round stick of reddish-brown pernambuco wood. Tinsel wrap. Silver mounted ebony frog. A strong but supple…
This is a superb playing bow with great strength and fast action. It focuses the tone exceptionally well and is in mint condition. The bow weighs 62.6 grams. Includes a…
This bow is from the workshop of Jerome-Thiboutville-Lamy (JTL),made for Charles Buthod. It has excellent playing properties and is in mint condition. The stick is strong, has a quick action…
An excellent playing bow by the brothers Morizot. The stick is octagonal and the ebony frog is mounted in nickel silver. Made circa 1940 and in excellent condition. It is…
Branded “GÉRÔME-DEVOIVRE”. Includes a certificate by Salchow & Sons, New York, 27 January 2016. C57
Includes a certificate by Pierre Guillaume, 16 Jan 2024. D116
Includes a certificate by Pierre Guillaume, 16 Jan 2024. D120
A rare child’s size bow by a famous maker. The bow is described as follows in the photo certificate of Paul Childs, April 2010. “The stick is round and has…
This fine bow by John Clutterbuck is in excellent condition. It has a round stick, whalebone winding, a gold tip plate, an ebony frog with mother-of-pearl eye and a gold…
Donald Cohen enjoys a fine reputation as one of this country’s pre-eminent makers. Many prominent soloists and concert masters have owned and played on his bows including Mstislav Rostropovich,…
Includes a certificate from Salchow & Sons, New York, 24 September 2018. C50
Includes a certificate by Salchow & Sons, New York, 24 April 2015
Includes certificate by Salchow & Sons, 24 September 2018.
A fine example from the modern French bow making workshop of J.F. Daber in Lyon. Using the finest materials available and employing the highest standards in the art of French…
This is a new bow from maker Pierre Guillaume of Brussels.
C71
Includes certificate by Salchow & Sons, 14 June 2022.
This beautifully made German violin bow exhibits fine playing and aesthetic qualities. The round stick, branded “Herman Beckert”, is made from fine grained Pernambuco wood. The ebony frog is mounted…
With quick action and powerful tone, this Maline bow is easy to play. Players will appreciate its ability to fly up and down the violin with little effort and no…
Hill-style design with gold mountings. Excellent action.
A beautifully made bow from the Brazilian master bow maker Manoel Francisco. Made in the manner of W.E. Hill & Sons, this bow has been hand selected for its fine…
Here is a very lovely bow from the Roderich Paesold workshop. Find out more about its fine playing qualities and arrange for your trial today.
This bow is extremely easy to play and has excellent action. At 61.6g, it is strong and light, producing a superb tone with little effort. The rose gold mountings offer…
Silver mounted contemporary French bow of the finest quality. 61.7g
This bow by David Taylor is in excellent condition. It has an octagonal stick and whalebone winding. It has a silver tip plate, an ebony frog with a pearl eye…
A light and lively bow with a soft approach to the string, good for an orchestral setting and particularly well-suited for baroque play.
Hill frog and stick with grafted head.
A beautifully made bow from fine materials and in superb condition. This bow is sure to delight the musician both as a playing tool and work of high art and…
A beautifully made bow by Roderich Paesold for Conrad Götz.
A beautifully made, contemporary bow from the finest materials. This bow was hand selected for its playing qualities.
A very lovely handmade German violin bow with excellent playing qualities.
A very nice, contemporary violin bow, both strong and lively for the advancing or professional musician.
Masterfully crafted using choice materials, this violin bow is well balanced and has excellent playing characteristics. An ideal partner for the musician looking to reach the highest levels of his…
A good, German made tribute to the great French bow maker, Eugene Sartory, this bow has many good playing qualities without the top price a player would have to pay…
Snakewood frog with silver mountings
Hill-style with silver mountings and snakewood frog.
A very good example from one of Germany’s premier bow makers at the turn of the 20th century.
Another bow is available with a weight of 60.6g and length of 74.0cm.
Here is a beautifully made violin bow from the Pierre Guillaume workshop in Brussels, Belgium. These bows have been hand selected for their outstanding playing qualities.
Made in the manner of W.E. Hill, this bow was hand selected for its fine playing qualities.
Strong octagonal stick, ebony frog with silver mountings and mother-of-pearl eye. The stick is strong and powerful, producing an excellent projecting tone with fast action.
Octagonal stick, ivory tip plate, silver winding, silver mounted ebony frog with mother of pearl eyes, button with two silver rings.
A beautifully made bow, made from the finest materials. This bow was hand selected for its playing qualities.
The Arcus P-Series P5 model bow is a high quality lightweight carbon fiber bow, designed for advancing players and professionals.
A very good, German made bow with fine playing characteristics. It feels well balanced in the hand and enables the player to realize a fine, full tone.
This JonPaul Carrera carbon fiber bow is designed with travel-friendly materials, making it the essential bow for traveling violinists.
This bow’s all man-made parts (with exception of the stick) ensure easy travel without making any compromises to quality.
A very good, hand selected violin bow for the advancing player or professional musician. Beautifully made from the finest materials available.
Here is a lovely violin bow from the Brazilian maker Manoel Francisco. This bow features large, oval Abalone eyes and is mounted in sterling silver. (Photographs are in preparation)
A very good German made violin bow made in the manner of the fine bows from the shop of H.R. Pfretzschner. This bow would be an excellent option for the…
An excellent bow for the musician looking for the ideal partner to use in period performance music of the Classical era. Beautifully made with fine playing qualities.
A very good example of high quality German bow making using select materials in its construction. These bows exhibit excellent playing qualities.
This bow is best suited for the player looking to explore period performance. Beautifully made with excellent playing qualities.
A very good, handmade, French carbon fiber bow. Carbow has been an important contributor to the early development of carbon fiber bows for stringed instruments. Hand-selected by Mr. Brobst on…
This beautiful bow exemplifies our carefully selected grouping of violin bows at the price point of $995. Each bow is selected for its light, yet strong stick, quick, crisp articulation…
This beautiful bow exemplifies our carefully selected grouping of violin bows at the price point of $995. Each bow is selected for its light, yet strong stick, quick, crisp articulation…
Artistically conceived, this bow is an ideal option for the player looking to explore the world of period performance practice.
An excellent bow for the young, advancing player.
Model 192. Balance point at 25.4 cm (10 in.).
An example of the high quality, handmade bows exhibiting excellent playing characteristics for the young, advancing player.
In the long tradition of German bow making, the Alfred Knoll workshop is among the best in Europe. This is a typical example of their fine workmanship. Choice quality Pernambuco…
A typical example of the high level of quality workmanship and careful attention to detail from the Alfred Knoll workshop. These bows have excellent playing qualities and are a fine…
An example of the high quality bows available for the very young, advancing player.
This is a typical example of the quality workmanship from the bow making ateliers of Brazil. Hand selected for their playing abilities, these bows are made from choice materials.
The JonPaul Fusion * bow is the same popular Fusion model recommended for advancing players but fitted with silver mountings.
A characteristic example of the high quality, handmade bows that are branded “John Brasil”. These are excellent playing violin bows for the young, advancing player.
One example of many. The Alfred Knoll workshop is well known for their production outstanding bows. Made from choice materials, these bows are well appreciated for their excellent playing characteristics.
One example of many.
This is a typical example of our German made workshop bows that we sell under the “Alan Lorenz” brand. These are reliably good playing bows for the advancing player.
The stick is made from Pernambuco wood. The ebony frog has inlaid Mother-of-Pearl eyes and a nickel ferrule. The adjuster is made from ebony and nickel. A very good bow…
A popular choice among advancing violinists and included in our Renaldi “Vintage” violin outfit, this JonPaul Fusion violin bow unites the wood aesthetic and carbon fiber core strength into an…
This is a typical example of our German made workshop bows that we sell under the “Alan Lorenz” brand. These are reliably good playing bows for the advancing player.
A good, German made fractional bow for the young beginning to advancing player.
This is an excellent mid-range priced bow in excellent condition and an excellent player. It is branded “Lavest”, indicating the shop for which it was made. It weighs 61.5 grams…
This is a fine mid-range French bow by Francois Lotte, Mirecourt circa 1940. It is in excellent condition and has excellent playing characteristics, being well-balanced, amply strong with good flexibility….
This is a very fine bow by the famed French maker Jean Pierre Marie Persoit. The stick is octagonal and has a length of 72.5 cm. The bow’s weight is…
This is an excellent mid-range priced bow in excellent condition and an excellent player. It is branded “Lavest”, indicating the shop for which it was made. It weighs 61.5 grams…
This is a fine mid-range French bow by Francois Lotte, Mirecourt circa 1940. It is in excellent condition and has excellent playing characteristics, being well-balanced, amply strong with good flexibility….
This is a very fine bow by the famed French maker Jean Pierre Marie Persoit. The stick is octagonal and has a length of 72.5 cm. The bow’s weight is…
An elegant example by this member of the Lamy family. The round stick is made from dark orange-brown pernambuco of excellent quality. The ebony frog is silver mounted. The button…
The bow’s weight is 58.6 g.
Fine example of the elder Ouchards work. The bow is in mint condition and has superior playing qualities. It is certified by Jean-Francois Raffin. The bow’s weight is 59.9 g….
A fine bow by this world-class maker. The stick is made from orange-brown pernambuco with ivory tip plate and gold wire winding. The ebony frog is mounted in gold with…
One of two very fine contemporary French master made bows in our collection. This one, made from old, very well seasoned DARK pernambuco. The ebony frog is mounted in gold….
A magnificent example of this great maker’s work. The bow stick is made from figured pernambuco wood of a warm brown color. The tip plate is ivory. The winding is…
This fine bow is in superb condition. The stick is octagon, the frog is sterling silver mounted. The winding is silver wire. The button is by a later hand. Weight…
This is a very fine bow by Nicolas Maline. The stick is round and has a length of 73.1 cm. The bow’s weight is 59.3 g. It is of an…
A very fine bow by Eugene Sartory. Round stick made from orange-brown pernambuco wood. Silver wire winding. Silver mounted ebony frog. Ebony button overlaid with silver. Weighs 60.1 grams. Stock…
Branded “A Vigneron A Paris”. The round stick of medium brown pernambuco, the ivory tip plate, the silver wire winding, the silver mounted ebony frog with parisian eyes, the rounded…
Branded “E. Sartory A Paris”. The round stick of medium brown pernambuco, the ivory tip plate, the original tinsel wrap, the silver mounted ebony frog with parisian eyes, the silver…
Branded “E. Sartory A Paris”. The round stick of medium brown pernambuco, the ivory tip plate, the silver wire winding, the silver mounted ebony frog with parisian eyes, the silver…
Branded “E.A. Ouchard Fils”. The round stick of medium brown Pernambuco, the ivory tip plate, the silver winding, the silver mounted ivory frog inlaid with parisian eyes, the rounded heel,…
A very fine example. Exceptional wood. Finest workmanship. Excellent playing qualities. Weighs 58.5 grams. To be sold with the photo certificate of Jean Francois Raffin. Stock #115/81.
Branded “Emile A. Ouchard” twice on the stick. The octagon stick of red-brown pernambuco, the ivory tip plate, the silver wire winding, the silver mounted ebony frog with parisian eyes,…
A very fine example. Exceptional wood. Finest workmanship. Excellent playing qualities. Weighs 58.5 grams. To be sold with the photo certificate of Jean Francois Raffin. Stock #115/81.
Branded “Emile A. Ouchard” twice on the stick. The octagon stick of red-brown pernambuco, the ivory tip plate, the silver wire winding, the silver mounted ebony frog with parisian eyes,…
Near mint condition bow. Round stick of beautifully flamed Pernambuco of a reddish-brown color. Whalebone wrap. Gold mounted tortoiseshell frog with fleur de lys inlay. Button with two gold rings…
Branded “L.Gillet”. The round stick of reddish-brown pernambuco, the ivory tip plate, the silver wire winding, the silver mounted ebony frog with parisian eyes, the silver button. The bow weighs…
Branded “F.N. Voirin A Paris”. The round stick of reddish-brown pernambuco, the ivory tip plate, the faux whalebone wrap, the silver mounted ebony frog with mother-of-pearl eyes, the ebony button…
Branded “A. Vigneron A Paris”. The round stick of dark red-brown pernambuco, the ivory tip plate, the tinsel wrap, the silver mounted ebony frog with rounded heel and parisian eyes,…
Branded “C. Thomassin A Paris”. The round stick of dark brown pernambuco, the tip plate of ivory, the silver wire winding, the silver mounted ebony frog with mother-of-pearl eyes, the…
A fine bow from the Hill shops, made circa 1928 by one of their best makers, Alfred Leeson. The octagon stick is made from reddish-brown pernambuco with a ringed figure….
Unbranded. The round stick of dark red-brown pernambuco, the ivory tip plate, the faux whalebone winding, the silver mounted ebony frog with mother-of-pearl eyes, the ebony button with two silver…
A fine French bow made by Marcel LaPierre for Dupuy and branded “Dupuy a Paris”. The octagon stick of reddish-brown pernambuco, the ivory tip plate, the tinsel wrap, the silver…