Violin Bow
Double tap/click to zoomEugène Nicolas
Sartory
Guide price £42,000
Violin Bow
Made in Paris, France
1895
E Sartory A Paris
61.5g
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A very fine French violin bow by Eugène Nicolas Sartory, made in Paris, France, c.1895. Round stick made of chocolate brown pernambuco, with dense grain. Mounted in silver and ebony with a rounded heel on the frog. This bow is a prime example of the early output of the young genius at the start of his career in Paris. The bow is known as Sartory’s “long model” as it is around 5mm longer than other bows at the time. Probably an homage to his mentor and sometime employer Joseph Arthur Vigneron the bow also has a rounded frog, which is typical of this model. A stunning bow with excellent playing characteristics and a thick, warm sound. In beautiful condition today. With certificate from Pierre Guillaume.
History & Provenance
Eugène Sartory, hailed as the finest bow maker of the 20th century, honed his craft under his father's guidance in Mirecourt before apprenticing with Charles Peccatte and Alfred Lamy in Paris. Establishing his own workshop at just 18 in 1889, Sartory achieved complete autonomy as a maker by 1910. While influenced by Lamy, he developed a distinctive style, crafting bows that have always been coveted by players and collectors alike. Patronized early on by violin virtuoso Eugène Ysaÿe, Sartory's success led him to enlist assistance from renowned makers like Louis Morizot, Jules Fétique, and Louis Gillet, all of whom rose to prominence themselves. Despite prolific demand, Sartory maintained rigorous quality control, with his bows bearing the stamp "E. Sartory à Paris" on the handle and frequently under the lapping, though his legacy endures through both genuine works and replicas.
