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Nürnberger *SOLD*

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The Nürnberger family worked in close concert with each other to fashion some of the finest bows in Germany. They maintained a high level of artistry over the course of their prolific oeuvre, frequently working on Tourte model bows. With luthiers in the family dating back to the early 18th century, the Nürnbergers flourished as bow makers beginning in the late 19th century, and are now widely recognized as the standard bearers of German bow making.

In 1890, Albert Nürnberger Jr. (b. 1854-d.1933) started branding the workshop's bows in order to make a name for the family. The workshop had already been producing fine bows for several decades, but had usually supplied bows to other shops anonymously. By signing their works, the family built up their business and established their reputation. The earliest stamp, in a font sans serif, was later changed to a font with serifs in 1910 before ultimately settling on the most widely used stamp, *ALBERT NÜRNBERGER*, in 1920.

With the stamp in use, the family expanded the business, winning a gold prize in Berlin, 1906, and silver prize in Leipzig, 1910. Their remarkable ability to quickly produce fine bows is due in part to the assistance of Nürnberger Jr.'s sons, Phillip Paul Nürnberger (b. 1882-d. 1946), and the renowned Carl Albert Nürnberger (b. 1885-d.1971), who worked with their meticulous father. They also trained some of Germany's best bow makers, including August Rao. With several excellent bowmakers working together, they were able to supply such demanding dealers as Hammig and Weichold, as well as the thriving market in the United States. After Carl Albert Nürnberger took over the shop, many of the world's greatest concert artists, including David Oistrakh, owned and regularly performed on a Nürnberger.

We currently have several examples from the Nürnberger family, dating back to 1910. These classic examples have all the features that made their bows so popular for much of the 20th century; the workmanship is near perfect, the balance superb and the tone rich. These bows are ideal for musicians of any level, and collectors who appreciate the highest level of German bow making.

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Walter Barbiero
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.

Nürnberger *SOLD*
20948

The Nürnberger family worked in close concert with each other to fashion some of the finest bows in Germany. They maintained a high level of artistry over the course of their prolific oeuvre, frequently working on Tourte model bows. With luthiers in the family dating back to the early 18th century, the Nürnbergers flourished as bow makers beginning in the late 19th century, and are now widely recognized as the standard bearers of German bow making.

In 1890, Albert Nürnberger Jr. (b. 1854-d.1933) started branding the workshop's bows in order to make a name for the family. The workshop had already been producing fine bows for several decades, but had usually supplied bows to other shops anonymously. By signing their works, the family built up their business and established their reputation. The earliest stamp, in a font sans serif, was later changed to a font with serifs in 1910 before ultimately settling on the most widely used stamp, *ALBERT NÜRNBERGER*, in 1920.

With the stamp in use, the family expanded the business, winning a gold prize in Berlin, 1906, and silver prize in Leipzig, 1910. Their remarkable ability to quickly produce fine bows is due in part to the assistance of Nürnberger Jr.'s sons, Phillip Paul Nürnberger (b. 1882-d. 1946), and the renowned Carl Albert Nürnberger (b. 1885-d.1971), who worked with their meticulous father. They also trained some of Germany's best bow makers, including August Rao. With several excellent bowmakers working together, they were able to supply such demanding dealers as Hammig and Weichold, as well as the thriving market in the United States. After Carl Albert Nürnberger took over the shop, many of the world's greatest concert artists, including David Oistrakh, owned and regularly performed on a Nürnberger.

We currently have several examples from the Nürnberger family, dating back to 1910. These classic examples have all the features that made their bows so popular for much of the 20th century; the workmanship is near perfect, the balance superb and the tone rich. These bows are ideal for musicians of any level, and collectors who appreciate the highest level of German bow making.

John Greenwood
23246

John Greenwood is well known to string musicians all over the Bay Area and beyond. He studied making with Jean Grunberger in Paris continued at the Oberlin bow making workshops.

W.E.Hill & Sons
20325

The workshops of W.E.Hill & Sons produced exceptional bows for many decades. The bows stamped HILL, H&S or W.E.H&S were considered their “Budget” bows which sold at a lower price. In reality the only real difference between these bows and those with the “full stamp” W.E.HILL & SONS were the frog and button which had simpler mountings. But the quality of the sticks were usually the same on all of the Hill bows.

Otto A Hoyer
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.

Hermann Prell
20988

Prell's bona fides include working for the great German masters Albert Nurnberger (1893-1895), and with August Rau (1896), before working with the venerable Eugene Sartory (1897-1898). He established his own shop in his native Markneukirchen in 1898. Prell died in 1925 at the age of 50.

C.N.Bazin
14897

Charles Nicolas Bazin was one of the most important bow makers from Mirecourt in the last two centuries. Apart from being a great craftsman, he was also a great teacher and businessman, running a very efficient workshop that supplied bows of high quality to many shops in Paris and beyond. For this reason, his bows are frequently unbranded. This bow represents an excellent value because it is nickel mounted and has a small repair at the tip. The bow is perfectly balanced and pulls the sweet sound typical of his bows.

Steven Beckley *SOLD*
22459

A native of Menlo Park, Steve Beckley started his training as a bow maker with William Salchow in New York. After two years he returned to the Bay Area to perfect his skills with Boyd Poulsen. Since 1986 he has been making exceptional bows here in the bay area and for the last 22 years in Little River California on the Mendocino coast. His bows have become enormously popular with musicians both in California and all over the country.

François Lotte
21904

François Lotte trained in the Bazin workshop and then worked for Cuniot-Hury before going on his own in 1926. His workshop included R.Bernard, M.Lapierre, M.Mangenot along with his son Roger.

François Lotte *SOLD*
16500

François Lotte was the son of violin maker Georges Lotte and was trained first in the Bazin workshop, then working for Cuniot-Hury. He set up on his own in 1926 and was later assisted by his son Roger. The bows of both François and Roger have always been popular with our clients.

François Lotte *SOLD*
14852

François Lotte was the son of violin maker Georges Lotte and was trained first in the Bazin workshop, then working for Cuniot-Hury. He set up on his own in 1926 and was later assisted by his son Roger. The bows of both François and Roger have always been popular with our clients.

André Lavoye *SOLD*
23179

André Lavoye began his career as a violin maker in 1980 in Quebec. In 1988 he went to Paris and studied violin making with Serge Boyer and bow making with Jean François Raffin. He then worked for makers in Brussels and Hong Kong before returning to Quebec City in 1994. He has since taught at the National School of Violin Making in Quebec City and has become highly respected both as a violin maker and a bow maker.

Cuniot-Hury
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.

Albert Nürnberger
23890

The Nürnberger dynasty of bow makers is perhaps the most important in the history of German bow makers. This beautiful and elegant bow dates from around 1910 under the direction of Franz Albert (II) considered one of the finest of all German makers.

Frank J. Callier
23392

Originally from Perryville Missouri, Frank Callier moved to St Louis at age 17 where he began studying violin making. After working in San Antonio, TX, he settled in Hollywood in 1928 where he set up his own violin and bow making shop. He was by far the most important bow maker in Los Angeles and won a number of medals and awards for his fine bows.

Karl van der Meer *SOLD*
23538

Karl van der Meer started out as a violinist in the Concertgebouw Orchestra, taking up violin making in 1892. He became head of the violin department of a large Amsterdam music store, establishing his own firm in 1899 which became the most important violin shop in Amsterdam.  He was especially well known for his fine bows. Those branded K.V.D.MEER  AMSTERDAM. Were made by A.Toussant in Mirecourt.

Florian Schneidt
23769

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.