Silver-mounted French viola bow by André Richaume c.1950. This bow has been repaired with a carbon fibre splint bridging a break in the stick behind the head. It weighs 68.5g
The ivory face is original and the bow has been registered under the UK Ivory Act 2018, ref.97N5RUA8.​
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: ivory (Elephantidae spp)
