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A Classic Parisian silver and ebony mounted violin bow by Eugene Sartory (1871-1946)

Bows by Eugene Sartory are amongst the most sought after of the French school. By virtue of the quality, consistency and abundance of his work Sartory is ranked amongst the elite of the Parisian makers. Our example is a lovely medium brown chestnut color of round section. The bow is twice stamped E. Sartory A' Paris, on the back of the stick and under the lapping, indicating that it was made after 1920. The ebony frog is mounted in silver and fitted with Parisian eyes. The button is of plain silver; the lapping of silver; the grip and collar of lizard. This bow possesses that smooth, effortless tracking so characteristic of the French school, and so helpful and inspiring to the player. Weight: 62.5 grams. Call for price.