Silver-mounted French viola bow by André Richaume c.1950, 68.5g

André Richaume is one of the most sought-after French makers of the 20th century. He was apprenticed to Emile François Ouchard, then joined his uncle Victor Fétique in Paris before opening his own atelier there in 1923

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This bow has a certificate of authenticity from Jean-François Raffin. It has since been repaired at the head with a graft of carbon fibre and bound with silk. It is in good playing condition with its original parts and weighs 68.5g

Materials:

Stick: pernambuco (Paubrasilia echinata)

Mounts: silver, ebony (Diospyros spp)

Pearl: pink/green abalone (Haliotis spp)

Thumb band: goat leather (Capra hircus)

Lapping: silver tinsel

Face: Face: ivory (Elephantidae spp) original face, fitted pre1975