Instrument Type: XX
Bow Type: Viola
Year: 1930s
Price: Upon Request
Maker: Emile A Ouchard
Description: Emile Auguste Ouchard, son of Emile Francois Ouchard, was born in Mirecourt, France in the year 1900. He began his training when he was only 13 with his father in the Cuniot-Hury workshop. In 1940 he moved to Paris, where worked on his own behalf. During the Nazi occupation of France , he managed to win the “Grand Prix” in 1942 at the Exposition des Artisans de Paris (Exhibition of the Craftsmen of Paris). Throughout his prolific career, he travelled the world mastering new techniques and added the most innovative bow addition, the Hill style underslide stamp. This particular bow was made in Paris, France with exceptional workmanship and persistent detail. Amazing balance and stability when playing this piece of history. Weight: 73.5 g. Certified by Paul Childs