Be the first to discover rare Italian masterpieces
Unlock exclusive updates on rare acquisitions, private viewings, and musical treasures.
Gallery
Violin bow by Charles Nicolas Bazin, Mirecourt 1880
Price
€9,500 EUR
All bows come with a certificate of authenticity
Full description
This distinguished violin bow by Charles Nicolas Bazin, made in Mirecourt around 1880, reflects the strong classical orientation of the French school during the late 19th century. Stamped “Lupot”, it follows one of the traditional models frequently employed by Bazin — inspired by the dignified proportions and balanced aesthetic associated with François Lupot’s influence on French bow making.
The round stick is crafted from orange-brown Pernambuco of fine quality, exhibiting clarity of grain and structural resilience. The head presents the disciplined, classical outline characteristic of Bazin’s mature work — firm in contour yet elegant in execution, embodying both authority and restraint.
Mounted in nickel with a full ebony frog of “blind” design (without eye), the bow expresses a sober and purposeful aesthetic. This mounting choice, typical of certain working models of the period, emphasizes functionality and durability while preserving stylistic coherence with the classical Lupot-inspired form.
In playing, the bow offers steadiness and balance, with a clear, centered tone and reliable articulation. Its strength lies in its controlled response and structural stability, making it particularly well suited to musicians seeking solidity and consistency without excess weight or stiffness.
An honest and representative example of Charles Nicolas Bazin’s Mirecourt production, this bow stands as a testament to the enduring classical traditions of the French school in the late 19th century — practical, refined, and musically dependable.
dimensions
Weight
60.5 g
Made by
Charles Nicolas Bazin
Charles Nicolas Bazin, inheriting his father's bow-making legacy at 18, propelled the family workshop in Mirecourt to prominence. Evolving from the angular Peccatte style to softer, slender bows under Voirin's influence, Bazin's craftsmanship flourished. Mentoring future luminaries and expanding production, his legacy endured through generations, shaping the bow-making world.
Learn moreother violins you may like by this maker...
COMPARE WITH SIMILAR INSTRUMENTS...
Violin by Mario Gadda, Mantua 1982
By Mario Gadda |
This violin by Mario Gadda, made in Mantova in 1982, is a refined stylistic interpretation of Giuseppe Ornati’s Milanese model, featuring elegant, low-arching, finely sculpted edgework and precisely executed scroll and f-holes inspired by the master. Crafted from a beautifully flamed two-piece maple back and fine-grained spruce top, and finished in a thin, luminous golden-orange varnish with subtle antiquing, it offers a powerful, focused, bright, and clean tone with immediate responsiveness. Preserved in mint condition, it is an excellent example of late-20th-century Italian craftsmanship, ideal for the demanding performer.
Our Promises & Guarantees
