In the world of bow making, the name Ouchard stands out as among the most important of the early 20th century. Emile François (E.F.), known as Ouchard Père, studied in Mirecourt with E. Cuniot and remained after his master’s death in 1910 until 1922 when he set up his own workshop. He continued to use the Cuniot-Hury brand as well as his own. By 1936 he was joined by his son Emile Auguste. At one point his workshop had 15 employees, including some of the best bow makers of his time.
This fine bow is unstamped and is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Rafin stating it to be a genuine work of Emile François Ouchard.