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Ref. 0561
Violin bow by
Eugène SARTORY
Silver Mounted
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Eugène Sartory was born in Mirecourt, France, in 1871. After initially studying bowmaking with his father, he worked under Peccatte in Paris and later with Lamy until he opened his own workshop in Paris. He died in 1946. The bows of Eugène Sartory are universally admired by all string players as being among the most desirable.
This bow is of pernambuco, cut round. The silver-mounted plain ebony nut and silver adjuster it is currently fitted with, are not original, however, I believe the black whalebone lapping and thumbpad may be by Sartory. The stick itself is exquisite with a deep vertical flame, is in impeccable condition with no repairs and is perfectly straight.
The playing properties are consistent with what you would expect of a good Sartory.
Weight: 66g
Price on application.
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Ref. 0129
Violin bow by
W. E. HILL & SONS
Silver Mounted
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This silver-mounted bow, stamped W. E. HILL & SONS, is almost certainly the work of Sydney Yeoman (1876-1948), who on some occasions used ivory for his frogs. The letters “Y Y”are stamped into the ivory slide surface and into the shaft, next to the lower mortise. Furthermore, the bows Yeoman made for Hill had the number 6 on the silver tip facing under the hair, and this bow bears the number “VI” (6 in roman numerals) below the top mortise. Another bow by Yeoman, identical to this one (also with an ivory frog), similarly has the Hill name stamped upside down into the shaft.
The stick is octagonal and the lapping of whalebone with a leather thumbpad. The frog has a minor crack in the ivory on the far side (see photos), but according to bow maker, Jimi Glenister, this doesn’t threaten the structural integrity of the frog. There are also two minor cracks in the ivory of the button.
The tip has had 5mm of wood grafted onto the head, into which the top mortise is cut. This is an impeccable graft, which doesn’t threaten the bow’s security. Glenister, two other violinmakers (and I) believe that he graft was probably executed in the Hill workshop, soon after the bow was made.
This bow has been in full-time professional use for the past 40 years. It is one of the finest bows I’ve ever played with and I regard its properties from the perspective of a violinist, as extraordinary.
Price: P.O.A.
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Ref. 0154
Violin bow by
Albert NÜRNBERGER
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This appears to be the work of Karl Albert Nürnberger, who was born in Markneukirchen in 1906. He was of a long line of Nürnbergers which goes back all the way the the mid 18th century, and worked closely with his father in their studio. He produced bows of extreme refinement and exceptional quality.
This is one of several Albert Nürnberger bows in South Africa. They were imported into this country by the great Danish violinmaker, Amon Bilmark, who was based in Durban, and who recognized the exceptional quality of Albert Nürnberger’s work. During the Second World War Nürnberger and his family were hard hit by food shortages and lack of materials, and Bilmark used to send him food parcels and other necessities in exchange for his bows. Most of the Nürnbergers we in have in South Africa, are here as a result of this exchange Bilmark had with this great German bowmaker.
The bow is of high-grade Pernambuco or a deep wine-red colour, cut round. The nut is of unembellished plain ebony.
This bow has exceptional qualities that put it in an advanced league. Balance and smoothness of performance is immediately noticable. The stick is firm, making for very good string contact and control. It was in professional use for years and was some five years ago aquired by one of South Africa’s leading concert violinists who used it in virtually all his solo recitals and concertos. He has since aquired other bows and now wishes to sell this bow.
Price : R25 000
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Ref. 0537
Violin bow by
Emilio SLAVIERO
Silver-mounted Hawksbill nutCremona, Italy. Ca 1995
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Emilio Slaviero was born in Cremona, Italy, and still lives there today. He considered one of Italy’s truly great contemporary bowmakers and commands great respect in the violin world, not only in Italy, but throughout the world. His bows are featured in some leading international catalogues and have been reviewed in the world’s leading violinmaking and bowmaking publications.
Slaviero has made bows using various names at different times and for different purposes. This bow, stamped “J. LABLANCHE”, was used professionally for many years. This fine pernambuco stick is cut round and fitted with a light coloured silver-mounted horn nut, bearing a single mother-of-pearl eye. The lapping is of whale-bone and the thumbpad of leather. The stick is very firm, yet light, making the bow very responsive and allowing for very direct control over the string. It has excellent balance and its lightness makes for ease of play without loss of articulation or tone in rapid passages. It is in excellent condition.
The bow truly has excellent playing properties that have been noted by all who have used it or tried it out.
Slaviero’s bows are offered on this site at a fraction of what they would normally cost in Europe or in a reputable outlet. Documentation of authenticity is available by Slaviero himself and will accompany any of his bows featured on this site.
Price: R20 000
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Ref. 0569
Violin bow by
K. Gerhard PENZELStuttgard, ca 1960
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As instrument builders, the Penzel family reaches back into the mid-19th century. Although some members of this family worked successfully as violinmakers, it is in the domain of bowmaking that they have left a mark, particularly through the work of E. M. Penzel. Today the name Penzel is firmly established in the German bowmaking traditions as leading producers of fine bows.
Kurt Gerhard Penzel (b. 1929) seems to have been the leading spirit in this field after E M Penzel and to be carrying forward the family tradition. His bows are increasingly appearing in catalogues the world over and are appreciated by all who use them.
This bow is of fine pernambuco cut into an octagonal stick. The silver mounted plain ebony nut is without mother-of-pearl eye. The angular leading corner of the tip is characteristic of K G Penzel’s work. This is a fine bow in excellent condition and with superb playing properties. It’s main characteristic is its firmness and good balance, which makes for good spiccato and very direct control over the string.
Price: R 18 000 (= roughly US$ 2 250, subject to exchange rate fluctuations.)
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Ref. 0571
Violin bow by
Adolph C. SCHUSTERMarkneukirchen, ca 1920
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Despite being born into one of the most prolific families in the violinmaking traditions of Germany, Adolf C. Schuster (1890-1947) early on recognised the merits of French bows and spent his entire life studying and emulating the work of particularly Voirin and Tubbs. There is very little about his work that is German and in many ways he is more “un-German” than his best French counterparts. Playing with an Adolf C. Schuster bow is similar to playing with a Tubbs, the properties of which he copied with an extrordinary degree of success – they have the same light suppleness that is so sought after and appreciated in good French bows, yet with just the right degree of firmness and balance not to detract from the suppleness but yet which gives more direct control over the string whichout becoming hard or weighty. In my own experience I found that the A C Schusters I have used in fact at times superseded the Tubbs bows I have tried in their control, balance and general response to what the player intends and asks for. These are excellent bows.
This bow has been well used and was recenly completely cleaned up and serviced by Svend Christensen. The octagonal stick is from a beautiful piece of dark red pernambuco and the nut is original, bearing the maker's brand on the flank. Is is free from cracks, but has a minor repair to the right side of the tip, which poses not structural threat.
This bow, which was purchased in Leipzig in the 1920s, has excellent playing properties which have been positively commented on by several professional vioinists.
Price: R 18 000.
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Ref. 0539
Violin bow by
Emilio SLAVIERO
Silver mountedCremona, Italy
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The Cremonese bowmaker, Emilio Slaviero, is today considered one of Italy’s truly great contemporary bowmakers who commands great respect throughout the world. His work is featured internationally by leading dealers and has been reviewed in the world’s leading violinmaking and bowmaking publications.
This used bow, bearing the stamp of Slaviero’s personal workshop, has a silver mounted ebony nut with a double Parisian eye. The reddish pernambuco stick is cut round. The lapping is of nickel-silver wire and the thumbpad of leather. This is one of Slaviero’s heavier bows, with a firm stick. It has excellent balance and articulation and is a pleasure to play with.
Documentation of authenticity is available by Slaviero himself and will accompany this bow.
Price: R15 000
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Ref. 0451
Violin bow by
Adolph C. SCHUSTER
Silver mountedGerman, ca 1930
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The Schuster family of violinmakers and bowmakers that operated mainly in Markneukirchen, is huge, with dictionaries listing between 20 and 30 names. This bow is certainly the work of Adolph Curt Schuster. (1890-1947).
The octagonal stick is of fine pernambuco, perfectly straight, tipped in bone (or ivory). The unembellished plain ebony nut is mounted in Sterling silver (with matching screw), and bears the makers crest imbedded in the wood. The bow is stamped Adolf C. Schuster (Adolf spelt with an f).
The bow shows evidence of much use, but is in good condition. It is light and has excellent playing properties.
Price: R 14 000
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Ref. 0383
Half-size Violin bow
Chinese
New.
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A good quality dark red round Pernambuco stick, combined with silver winding and leather thumbpad. Silver nickel fittings.
These bows have marvelous playing properties, beautiful weight distribution, even and very good spiccato. Very good value.
Price: R1 200
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Ref. 0269
Cello Bow by
John D. Knight
USA, 2002
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Produced in the studio of the American bowmaker, John D. Night, this cello bow has a round stick cut from fine light brown Pernambuco. The screw and nut-mounting is of silver on black ebony, and the winding of whalebone. Overall the craftmanship is of high standard. As good value for money, these bows have thus far proved to be suitable for a wide range of applications.
Several of these bows are available.
Price: R3 500
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Ref. 0268
Cello Bow by
John D. Knight
USA, 2002
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As with bow no. 0269 above, this bow was produced in the studio of the American bowmaker, John D. Night. It has a round stick cut from quality light brown Pernambuco. The screw and nut-mounting is of silver on black ebony, and the winding of silver. Overall the craftmanship is of high standard.
Several of these bows are available.
Price: R3 200
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Ref. 0075
Cello bow of
Unknown Origin
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This good quality Brazil wood stick is cut octagonally. The nut is of Ebony. Although not new, this bow is in good condition.
Price: R2 200
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