Joseph Arthur Vigneron

sku Product SKU:  24188

The latter 19^th and early 20^th centuries were the “Golden Period” of French bow making. The great masters like Victor Fetique, Claude Thomassin, Eugene Sartory and of course Joseph Arthur Vigneron brought the standard of bow making to a new level. Known as Vigneron Père, he studied with his stepfather, C.N.Husson along side Alfred Lamy in his native Mirecourt. He subsequently worked for J.J.Martin and Gand & Bernardel among others before establishing his own Parisian workshop in 1888.  

This bow is an excellent example of his work and is very suited to a professional cellist.

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John Norwood Lee

sku Product SKU:  23820

John Norwood Lee began his career as a bow maker in 1977 at Bein & Fushi in Chicago.  He stayed on, learning and perfecting his craft for many years. He set up his own shop in the same historic building on South Michigan Avenue and has gone on to be recognized as one of the top makers in this country.

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Jacques Poullot

sku Product SKU:  9714

Jacques Poullot studied bow making in Mirecourt with the great Bernard Ouchard along side many of the finest young French bow makers, graduating in 1979. Since then he has won numerous medals and awards for his fine bows. We are always pleased to be able to offer his beautiful work.

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Vigneron Père *SOLD*

sku Product SKU:  23289

A prolific maker of superb quality bows, Vigneron apprenticed with Claude Nicolas Husson before working with Jean Joseph Martin. This early training from some of the finest archetiers in France helped propel his career. From about 1880 he worked for the important firm, Gand & Bernardel Frers, further developing his career. He set up on his own around 1888. This cello bow is an exceptional example of his work. It perfectly matches both strength and agility.

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Victor Fetique *SOLD*

sku Product SKU:  23847

Victor Fetique was an exceptionally talented bowmaker, and winner of the coveted prize, “One of the Best Crafsmen of France”.  Originally from Mirecourt, he apprenticed with the Husson family and Charles Nicolas Bazin, before working with the newly opened Parisian firm, Caressa & Francais, in 1901.  While there he worked side by side with another great archetier, Claude Thomassin.  By 1913 he set up his own shop and before long started supplying large numbers of bows to the musical community of Paris, and beyond.  

His best work was made personally, with the assistance of great makers such as his younger brother, Jules Fetique.  He trained or hired bowmakers such as his son, Marcel Fetique, Paul Weidhaas, Louis Morizot Sr., and Andre Richaume, among others.   Because of his dependable quality, his bows are in high demand by top level musicians.  

His bows are characterized by their unwavering strength and flexibility, at once clear in tone and rich with color.  They are consistently easy to play, handling the versatile technical demands of concert musicians. We are delighted to have an unusually large selection of his bows, some of which are in mint condition with the original wrapping.  They exemplify all the playing qualities that have given Victor Fetique his great reputation.   

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Florian Schneidt

sku Product SKU:  23770

Born in Munich, Florian studied viola performance and played in orchestras in the Netherlands. He studied bow making in the UK with several master makers. He has since moved to Boston where he continues to work with several important makers.

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Gerald Kagan *SOLD*

sku Product SKU:  23652

For 39 years Gerald Kagan was the assistant principal cellist of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra. He was also well known as a bow maker as well as a creator and designer of fine jewelry. This elegant cello bow is typical of the high degree of craftsmanship he had become well known for. The unusual slide is of pearl and engraved gold.

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Samuel Kolstein

sku Product SKU:  23651

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Christian Barthe

sku Product SKU:  20349

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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Keith Bearden

sku Product SKU:  20480

Keith Bearden was born into a family of violin and bow makes in St Louis. He studied bow making with his father and was a partner in the Bearden firm. He has worked with a number of important makers and dealers over the years. This excellent bow was made for the firm of Kenneth Warren and Sons in Chicago one of the oldest (founded almost a century ago) and most respected violin dealers on the world.

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Christian Barthe

sku Product SKU:  21468

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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Laberte *SOLD*

sku Product SKU:  23209

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Johannes Paulus

sku Product SKU:  23555

J.Paulus served his apprenticeship in the C.A.Schuster workshop from 1930-1934 staying on until WWII. After the war he returned to the Schuster workshop staying until 1955. He set up his own workshop in 1955. His work has always been highly regarded and is in the classic Markneukirchen style.

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Abe Liebhaber *SOLD*

sku Product SKU:  21348

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R. Dotschkail

sku Product SKU:  23534

Originally from Czechoslovakia, R.Dotschkail (1923-1996) trained at the Technical School for Insrtument making in Graslitz in the 1930’s. After WWII he was forced out of Czechoslovakia and set up his workshop in Erlangen in 1951. This beautiful bow has a gold-mounted ivory frog and an elegant gold mounted button with pearl eyes on each facet.

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H.R.Pfretzschner *SOLD*

sku Product SKU:  20486

Bows from the H.R.Pfretzschner workshop have always been in demand by musicians all over the world. This bow represents an excellent value for the musician in that the nickel mounted button is a later replacement.

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Vigneron Père et Fils

sku Product SKU:  23288

This fine cello bow is the work of both Joseph Arthur (Père) and André (Fils) Vigneron. This bow is fully certified by Jean-François Raffin.

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Klaus Grünke *SOLD*

sku Product SKU:  23043

Klaus Grünke is perhaps the most important and respected bow maker in Germany and all over the world. He began his training with his father Richard, then spent 1980-82 in Los Angeles working with Hans Weisshaar. We are always delighted to offer his fine bows.

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John Norwood Lee

sku Product SKU:  23079

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Victor Fetique *SOLD*

sku Product SKU:  I-21744

Victor Fetique was an exceptionally talented bowmaker, and winner of the coveted prize, “One of the Best Crafsmen of France”.  Originally from Mirecourt, he apprenticed with the Husson family and Charles Nicolas Bazin, before working with the newly opened Parisian firm, Caressa & Francais, in 1901.  While there he worked side by side with another great archetier, Claude Thomassin.  By 1913 he set up his own shop and before long started supplying large numbers of bows to the musical community of Paris, and beyond.  

His best work was made personally, with the assistance of great makers such as his younger brother, Jules Fetique.  He trained or hired bowmakers such as his son, Marcel Fetique, Paul Weidhaas, Louis Morizot Sr., and Andre Richaume, among others.   Because of his dependable quality, his bows are in high demand by top level musicians.  

His bows are characterized by their unwavering strength and flexibility, at once clear in tone and rich with color.  They are consistently easy to play, handling the versatile technical demands of concert musicians. We are delighted to have an unusually large selection of his bows, some of which are in mint condition with the original wrapping.  They exemplify all the playing qualities that have given Victor Fetique his great reputation.   

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Charles Louis Bazin *SOLD*

sku Product SKU:  20748

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Benoit Rolland *SOLD*

sku Product SKU:  22976

Benoit Rolland is one of the finest bow makers working today. Growing up in a highly musical family he began playing the piano later switching to the violin which he studied at the Paris Conservatory. In 1971 he began studying bow making with Bernard Ouchard in Mirecourt. In 1976 he opened his own workshop in Paris. His shop was frequented by many of the most important string musicians. He and his wife moved to Boston in 2001. His bows are in such demand that they are difficult to find. We are pleased to be able to offer this fine cello bow which was made in the 1990’s in Paris.

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J. Daber

sku Product SKU:  22712

For over 40 years the J.F.Daber workshop in Lyon has been producing the highest quality bows

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Douglas Raguse

sku Product SKU:  22713

Before becoming a bow maker, Douglas Raguse was an accomplished violinist graduating from the University of Miami school of music. He worked with Lloyd Liu and William Salchow before setting up his own workshop in Chicago, moving to Michigan in 1996. Over the years he has won twelve gold medals at major competitions.

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