Christian Barthe *SOLD*

sku Product SKU:  24045

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 Duhaut. He perfected his skills with Stephane Thomachot and Jean-Jacques Millant. Since 1997 he worked in Paris, where he continued to seek the advice of the inimitable Bernard Millant. Barthe’s work is reminiscent of historic French making, yet possesses distinct characteristics all his own. The bows are remarkably responsive and supple, drawing a warm, clean sound. They are excellent for any young musician seeking a fabulous modern bow at a reasonable price.

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Morizot Pére

sku Product SKU:  23955

Louis Joseph Morizot, or Morizot père, learned bow making from Eugene Cuniot-Hury and Charles Nicolas Bazin. Morizot then began working for Eugene Sartory

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Devoivre-Gerome

sku Product SKU:  23988

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Mars Auguste Husson *SOLD*

sku Product SKU:  23999

The Husson family of violin and bow makers was one of the largest in France. Mars Auguste worked first with his father Jean Baptiste before joining the workshops of Thibouville-Lamy and C.N. Bazin. In 1906 he went to Paris to work with Vigneron. He set up his own workshop in 1925 but he seems to have primarily made unbranded bows for others including Auguste Husson.

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Roy G. Quade

sku Product SKU:  24731

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Morgan Andersen, Gold Mounted

sku Product SKU:  16853

J.W. Knopf

sku Product SKU:  24785

J.W. Knopf was the (illegitimate) son of C.W.Knopf who died just before he was born. He must have learned the craft of bow making from a member of the Knopf family until 1886 when he moved to Dresden where he opened his own shop. He remained there until his death in 1912. He was one of the most respected members of this highly important German bow making family.

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Pierre Simon

sku Product SKU:  24809

Pierre Simon along with Joseph Henry were probably the finest Parisian makers of their time. Born in Mirecourt in 1808, Simon trained with the great Dominique Piccatte. He stayed in his home town until 1838, then moving to Paris. From 1840-1844. he made bows for J.B.Vuillaume and then went into partnership with Joseph Henry (1848-1851). After the partnership, his name seems to disappear from the commercial register until 1875, but was certainly making bows for Vuillaume as well as other Parisian dealers. The Parisian bow makers of that era were undoubtebly among the very finest in the history of bow making and this superb bow is a fine example of Simon’s work.

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Benito Tosello

sku Product SKU:  24186

At 14, Benito Tosello started taking courses in carpentry and cabinet making. He then taught himself to make violins. After a number of years as an engineer for Fiat, he moved to Pieve di Cento and worked with Natale Carletti first as an apprentice, then making instruments for him. For many years he has taught violin making in Cento and has taken part in a number important exhibitions.

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Heinrich Richard Knöpf

sku Product SKU:  24855

The Knöpf Family of violin and bow makers spanned three generations. H.R. Knöpf was both a fine bow maker and a master luthier.  Born in 1860, he studied bow making with his father, the great Heinrich and violin making with Ludwig Bausch. He was only 19 when he emigrated to America, first working with John Albert in Philadelphia but soon moving to New York to set up his own shop at only 20 years old. He had a wildly successful career! Both Victor Herbert and Maud Powell were regular customers. He also had a thriving business with agents selling his instruments all over the country.

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Herbert Wanka *SOLD*

sku Product SKU:  23989

Herbert Wanka is considered among the finest bow makers in Germany. He sudied with Emanuel Schuster before embarking on a fifty year career in his Bubenreuth workshop.

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Walter Barbiero

sku Product SKU:  23983

Barbiero was a conservatory trained violist, but was always interested in woodworking, even from an early age. He started bow making on his own but then trained with Christian Barthe, Alfredo Clementi and J.F. Refin. He opened his own shop in 1997 and his work has become popular with a number of important soloists.

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Josef Gabriel *SOLD*

sku Product SKU:  24067

Josef Gabriel is one of the most respected makers in Germany today. He trained with Alfons Reidel. He opened his own shop in Erlangen in 1987. Since then he has won numerous awards including gold medals at the Violin Society of America and Mittenwald.

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Otto A Hoyer

sku Product SKU:  24064

After the normal training in Germany, Otto Hoyer moved to Paris to work with the great Eugene Sartory. When he returned to Markneukirchen he set up his own shop. His best bows were stamped: O.A.HOYER PARISER often with the date.

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Bernd Dölling

sku Product SKU:  24066

The Dölling family of bow makers spans four generations, covering over 125 years. Bernd Dölling apprenticed with his father Heinz passing his Master’s Exam in 1972. He opened his own workshop in 1985 and was joined by his son Michael. The Döllings are  are one of  the most respected bow making familys in Germany. This viola bow is exceptionally beautiful and is gold mounted. The gold mounted button has pearl eyes on each facet.

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Cuniot-Hury

sku Product SKU:  23959

The Cuniot-Hury workshop was originally founded by Eugène Cuniot in the 1880’s who trained with his father Pierre. The workshop employed about ten master bowmakers and produced very high quality work. Eugène’s assistant was Emile François Ouchard who took over the workshop in 1910. His son Emile Auguste worked there until 1922. The nickel button is a later replacement making this bow an excellent value.

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Heinrich TH Heberlein Jr. 1924

sku Product SKU:  24017

Heinrich Theodor Heberlein founded the Heberlein company in 1863, producing extremity high quality instruments over several decades. This fine violin is an excellent example oftheir fine work.

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Jay Haide l'ancienne Special Model with European Wood

sku Product SKU:  303CEL

Jay Haide l'ancienne Special Model with European Wood

sku Product SKU:  304VLN

Jay Haide l'ancienne Statue Model with European Wood

sku Product SKU:  303SVLA

Howard Needham *SOLD*

sku Product SKU:  24217

After a career as a systems analyst, Howard Needham began making acoustic guitars in 1973, transitioning to the violin family in the eraly 1980's. He worked with Gary Baese in the 1990's who was doing extensive research in 18th century Italian violin varnish. In 2007 in a blind comparison of 100 instruments, on eof his violins beat every other instrument except for a J. B. Guadagini. His violins are excellent reproductions of a Guarneri del Gesu of the Medici Stradivarius of 1716. His fine instruments are being played by many acconplished musicians.

This wonderful violin is the kind of instrument a professional could use for their entire career. The tone is rich, clear and responsive. It's a real joy to play.

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August Gemunder *SOLD*

sku Product SKU:  22634

The Gemunder family of violin makers is among the most important and respected in the latter 19^th and early 20^th centuries. August and his brother George came from Ingelfingen Germany in 1846, first to Boston then to New York City. August and his son August Martin formed the firm "August Gemunder & Son" which was to become one of the most important and respected violin shops in New York. Almost any famous string soloist visited the Gemunder shop when they were performing in New York. Their violins, violas and cellos were of the highest quality. In fact, a Gemunder quartet won first prize at the Chicago World’s Fair of 1893. 

This beautiful violin has all its original documents including the bill of sale, a personal letter from Gemunder to the owner and appraisal from 1889, remarkable for a violin that is 136 years old. It has been in the same family all this time. In many ways it can be considered a great American historical artifact. It has a wonderful big sound and is fun to play!

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James Tubb

sku Product SKU:  23180

Along with John Dodd, James Tubbs was the most important maker in the history of English bow making. This bow is highly unusual in that both the head and the frog are beveled so that the hair makes greater contact with the strings giving the player more stability, producing a fuller, richer sound.

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W.E. Hill & Sons *SOLD*

sku Product SKU:  23217

Made by Edgar Bishop. Bishop began his career at Hills right after the first world war in 1918 and soon became one of  the best maker in that important workshop. Along with Albert Leeson he was responsible for many of the beautiful gold and tortoise fleur d’lys bows. 

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