A Bow by Louis Joseph Morizot ‘Père’
Violin Bow by Morizot Père, Mirecourt, 1920
This extremely fine bow, crafted by the renowned French mastermaker, embodies all the qualities that earned him such acclaim as a member of the trinity of the greatest bow maker of Mirecourt. It stands as a true masterpiece, representing the peak of craftsmanship achieved in the city during the first half of the 20th century, made in the period in which Louis Morizot collaborated with the great Eugène Nicolas Sartory. More
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€14,000 EUR
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Louis Joseph Morizot ‘Père’
Louis Morizot, mentored by Eugene Cuniot and C.N. Bazin II, established his own workshop in Mirecourt in 1919. Awarded first prize at the Exposition Artisanale in 1927, Morizot's craftsmanship earned him recognition as a master bow maker. His legacy, continued by his sons as Morizot frères, solidified the family's influence in Mirecourt until the workshop's closure in 1970. Learn more
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