Instrument Type: —
Bow Type: Violin bow
Year: Circa 1925
Price: Upon Request
Maker: Eugene Sartory
Description: A maverick, idealist, innovator, and expert craftsman, Eugene Nicolas Sartory was born in Mirecourt, France in 1871. After a brief apprenticeship under his father, Eugene Sartory moved to Paris to perfect his art under Charles Peccatte. Almost immediately. Eugene Sartory was recognized for his rapidity of execution and his sure hand. At the startling age of 18, Eugene Sartory set up his own account in Paris, close to the “Conservatoire” a center of musical attraction. Despite the four flights of stairs to his workshop, numerous musician clients came to seek out this celebrated master. On August 4, 1914 Eugene Sartory left the comfort of his workshop and his increasing fame to serve his country in the first world war. During his prolific career, he won numerous medals , such as Brussels 1887, Lyon 1894, Paris 1900, Liege 1905, Milan 1906, and London 1908. He is also credited for inventing the mother-of-pearl frog and the protective tube for the bow. An absolutely mint condition bow by the great master, Eugene Sartory. We found this bow in a case and it is obvious this bow has not been played on for most of it’s life, if ever. We have left everything the way it is, tarnished silver, old hair, original lapping. This bow is for a serious collector of Sartory’s work who can appreciate the pristine nature of this bow. This bow is not available for trial outside of our studio.