Johannes Siegfried Finkel
Johannes Siegfried Finkel was born in Markneukirchen in 1947. At 17 years old, he began a bow-making apprenticeship with his father, Seigfred Finkel. After three years he moved to London to work for J & A Beare in London. Finkel also worked for William Moening and Hans Weisshaar, before taking over his father’s workshop in 1984.
Instruments
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Viola BowJ.S. Finkel, Silver/Ebony
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Viola BowJ.S. Finkel, Silver/Ebony
Stamped “J.S.FINKEL”. The stick is octagonal and has great power and strength.
Viola BowJohannes S. Finkel, Brienz, gold & tortoiseshell
Viola BowJ.S. Finkel, Brienz, silver & ebony
This bow is a very fine example of this maker’s work and is branded “J.S. Finkel” on the stick under the frog.