We are pleased to offer this fine violin bow crafted by bowmaker Francois Nicolas Voirin for examination, trial and purchase.
Bow Type: Violin Bow
Year: 1875
Price: Sold
Maker: Francois Nicolas Voirin
Weight: 57.8 grams
Length: 73.2 cm.
The Violin Bow
We are pleased to offer this fine violin bow crafted in 1875 by bowmaker Francois Nicolas Voirin for examination, trial and purchase. This violin bow is in very good condition. It has the Vuillaume-style seating channel which was his standard style while working for that workshop. This bow features beautiful ebony and sterling silver mountings, the octagonal, pernambuco stick provides exceptional strength, allowing the violinist to draw a rich, penetrating tone. This fine violin bow offers the perfect combination of elegance and functionality, making it an ideal choice for professional violinists seeking superior performance. Don’t miss the chance to own this remarkable bow.
The Maker
After his initial training and early work in Mirecourt, François Nicolas Voirin (1833 – 1885) moved to Paris in 1855 to join his cousin Jean Baptiste Vuillaume. His work in the Vuillaume workshop gave him access to distinguished bow makers of the Peccatte school, but Voirin was inspired largely by the work of Pierre Simon and of Vuillaume himself. Most of the firm’s “picture” bows of this period, which feature an eye with a tiny lens microfilm of Vuillaume, are by Voirin.
In 1870 Voirin set up his own workshop and gradually his model began to change. Frogs continue to be in the style of Vuillaume, but heads are increasingly thin and refined for the rest of his career, which is an unusual transition for a bowmaker. In fact, Voirin’s stylistic evolution is a fitting narrative for the prevailing transition between the square and powerful Peccatte school and more delicate Vuillaume school in the latter half of the 19th century.
In 1872 he hired Louis Thomassin to assist him and Joseph Lamy ‘père’ joined the shop four years later. Both worked alongside Voirin until his death in 1885. His bows, which he declined to sell to other firms with the exception of a few to Chanot, are stamped, “F.N. Voirin à Paris.” They are among the best and most important in the history of the trade.
Certifications
This fine violin bow has been certified by Isaac Salchow of NY, NY.
- Isaac Salchow is widely known for his expertise in French bows and is one of the foremost experts in the field of bow identification.
Terms of Sale
This fine violin bow is available for examination and trial and has been meticulously set up to our exacting specifications before addition to our catalog. If you wish to inquire further about this violin bow, please contact us using the green button at the top of this listing or call 1-818-762-1374 during business hours.