This great Modern French bow was made by the hands of a mastermaker at the peak of his experience and maturity. Amongst the greater names of the bow-making tradition in Mirecourt, François Lotte's bows are sought after for their reliability, precision, and quality. This bow shows a strong yet gentle and elegant handle. With a rather reactive grip, the finely octagonal-shaped stick provides a stable and precise stiffness, and the incredibly low-density fine Pernambuco wood makes it a fast and decisive bow. The bow produces a strong and direct response and tone and is in mint condition. The stick is made of orange-brown timber with a precisely and perfectly shaped bulk octagonal shape, adorned with a lovely handmade silver and ebony-mounting, classic of his finest works.