E Sartory A Paris German Sartory Model Violin Bow – Markneukirchen circa 1930-1935

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The art world has always been full of copycats all over the world. Violins have always been copied. Bows were copied throughout the late 19th century and the early 20th century. Most famous makers of violin and cello bows have been copied. The copyist had to be a fine maker and had to have studied the original makers in great detail. This German bow features the name of one of the most famous French bow makers there has ever been, Eugene Sartory from Paris.

The pernambuco wood is old stuff and dark chocolate in color. The grain is tight, and the bow is firm in its make up. This is sterling mounted bow, pernambuco, and octagonal in section. The camber of the bow occurs like a real Sartory, soon after the head, and the bow finishes with the traditional solid silver Sartory button. The frog is blind eye model with fine pin work on the heel and holding the lining in place to the frog are two fine silver screws. The craftsmanship is at a high level, and the bow has nice strength and is able to deliver great sound off your violin. The bow has received a new facial plate in tip armor as the original ivory tip was cracked. The bow has no issues and is in excellent condition. The bow has a weight just over 64.0 grams but doesn’t feel like that in the hand. It handles well and is balanced fine. It is a beautiful older bow ready for a serious player.

Weight fully haired 64.1 grams