François Nicolas Voirin is considered to be one of the greatest and most influential French makers of the classical period. He apprenticed to J. Simon in Mirecourt, then working for Vuillaume for fifteen years becoming director of the bow workshop after N.Maline. After leaving the Vuillaume workshop, he set up his own shop where he trained C.Peccatte, J.A.Lamy, C.N.Bazin, C.Husson and Louis and Claude Thomassin. This beautiful bow was made in the Vuillaume style and has truly magnificent playing qualities. The Vuillaume style frog and button are a modern replacement, made specifically for this fine bow. The playing qualities are amazing, suitable for a top soloist.