Made for the 1908 Franco-British Exposition in London, original in all its parts.
Very fine silver-mounted violin bow by Eugène Sartory à Paris. This is a particularly beautiful example of the maker's work, made for the 1908 Franco-British Exposition in London. It has been maintained in remarkably good condition and it is original in all its parts. It is stamped "E SARTORY A PARIS" and "EXPO 1908". Comes with a 2023 JF Raffin certificate.
Stamped E SARTORY A PARIS and EXPO 1908. Made for the 1908 Franco-British Exposition, London. Certified by Jean-François Raffin, 2023. Original in all its parts. Documentation available to qualified buyers.
Eugène Sartory (1871 to 1946) worked in Paris and is generally regarded as the most influential bow maker of the twentieth century. His sticks are known for strength, precision and consistency, and remain the reference point against which modern bows are measured.
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