Bow Type: Cello Bow
Price: SOLD
Maker: Eugene Sartory
The Bow
This fine cello bow was crafted by Eugene Sartory, one of the most celebrated bow makers of the French school. The bow weighs 77.2 grams, consistent with Sartory’s reputation for producing instruments with excellent balance and playing characteristics suited to the demands of professional cellists.
The Maker
Eugene Nicolas Sartory was born in Mirecourt, France in 1871, into the heart of the country’s bow making tradition. He began his training under his father before moving to Paris to refine his craft under Charles Peccatte, one of the leading bow makers of the era. Sartory quickly distinguished himself for the speed and precision of his work, and by the age of eighteen he had opened his own workshop in Paris, situated near the Conservatoire, then a central hub of the city’s musical life. Despite the workshop’s location up four flights of stairs, musicians sought him out regularly, and his reputation grew steadily throughout the following decades.
Sartory’s career was marked by significant recognition on the international stage. He won medals at exhibitions in Brussels in 1887, Lyon in 1894, Paris in 1900, Liege in 1905, Milan in 1906, and London in 1908, cementing his standing among the finest bow makers of his generation. He is also credited with two lasting innovations in bow making: the mother-of-pearl frog and the protective tube designed to safeguard the bow during transport and storage.
In August of 1914, Sartory left his workshop and his growing fame to serve France during the first World War, a period that interrupted but did not diminish the trajectory of his celebrated career. His bows remain highly regarded today among cellists and collectors for their craftsmanship, balance, and enduring playability.
Terms of Sale
This bow has been sold and is no longer available for purchase. Benning Violins invites you to browse our current catalog of fine instruments and bows or contact us directly to inquire about similar pieces.